Head of Board and Council Engagement

Job overview

The Head of Board and Council Engagement role is hybrid, with office hubs in Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Newark, NJ; or New York City, NY. The posting lists salary ranges of $116,000–$145,000 in Atlanta, $122,500–$153,100 in Chicago, and $134,800–$168,500 in New York and Newark. Braven prepares college students for strong first career opportunities through a career-accelerating program. As part of External Affairs, this leader develops board and council strategy and operations to strengthen governance, revenue, external expertise, and influence as Braven expands its college-to-career work.

What you'll do

• Set strategy and annual plans for national and regional boards and advisory councils
• support regional Executive Directors
• cultivate and steward board and council members
• oversee national board and council giving
• develop stewardship systems, tools, and materials
• manage board meetings and convenings
• build and manage a small team over the next two to three years.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

head of board and council engagement

braven

external affairs

hybrid

atlanta ga

chicago il

newark nj

new york city ny

board governance

council engagement

stakeholder management

fundraising

monthly travel

salary varies by hub

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Unlimited vacation plus organization-wide holidays and shutdowns
• $25,000 lifetime Carrot benefits
• 401(k) match up to 5%
• 85% health insurance premium coverage for employee and dependents
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• paid sabbatical after four years.

Why this role

The role requires travel at least once per month for two to three days and does not offer employment visa sponsorship.

About the employer

Braven is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services. Sector: 81.