Director of Board Relations

When WNYC's signal first hit the AM airwaves in July 1924, it carried the visionary words of founder Grover Whalen: "It gives me great pleasure to launch this, the voice of New York."

Over 100 years later, our mission remains the same: to create a free and accessible public forum for our city, and lift up the voices and stories of all who call it home. Today, we are New York Public Radio (NYPR), a listener-supported, nonprofit, multi-platform media organization, serving audiences in NYC and beyond.

As home to WNYC, WQXR, Gothamist, WNYC Studios, New Jersey Public Radio, and The Greene Space, NYPR produces innovative, critically acclaimed public service journalism and programming for local and national broadcast, streaming, and live audiences. We convene civic conversations and make the joy of classical music accessible to all. We are driven by the spirit of the city, rooted in service to the New York region, and committed to fostering a vibrant global community.

As independent, listener-supported public media, our work is powered by the support of our generous members, donors, and sponsors.

To make the mind more curious, the heart more open and the spirit more joyful through excellent audio programming that is deeply rooted in New York.

• Listen deeply and embrace all voices.
• Push the boundaries of what is possible.
• Explain the why.
• Embrace equity.
• Build trust through positive collaboration.
• Be accountable, expect excellence and celebrate.

• →Oversee coordination of Board of Directors and committee activities, including scheduling, meeting logistics, agendas, and supporting materials.
• →Develop and distribute board books, presentations, minutes, resolutions, and related documentation with a high degree of accuracy and polish.
• →Maintain governance records, bylaws, committee charters, board policies, and related materials to ensure they remain current, accessible, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• →Track board actions, follow-up items, and governance deliverables to ensure clear accountability and timely execution.
• →Support board onboarding, orientation, and ongoing education efforts.

• Manage organizational communications to the Board through constant collection of information and updates from across all New York Public Radio program areas, including maintenance of Annual Board Handbook
• Serve as a key coordination point between the Board of Directors and executive leadership.
• Partner closely with the Chief of Staff, CEO, Board Chair, and committee leadership to support clear communication, strong preparation, and effective engagement.
• Manage the Board Relations expense budget.
• Coordinate board-facing priorities, governance initiatives, and special projects in partnership with the Chief of Staff.
• Build trusted, responsive relationships with board members and serve as a knowledgeable resource on board-related matters.
• Prepare executive leadership and presenters for board and committee meetings, ensuring materials and messaging are well organized and strategically framed.

• Support governance initiatives, including board development, assessments, reviews, and bylaw-related work.
• Advance practices that strengthen board effectiveness, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Assess governance processes and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, clarity, and board experience.
• Support board recruitment and committee-related activities as needed.

• Draft and edit board communications, presentations, reports, and briefing materials for senior audiences.
• Coordinate across departments to gather information and develop clear, high-quality board-facing materials.
• Support priority projects involving board leadership, executive leadership, and organizational strategy.
• Track deadlines, milestones, and action items related to board work and strategic initiatives.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and discretion.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five or more years of experience supporting boards, executive leadership, governance functions, or complex senior stakeholder environments.
• Experience within nonprofit, higher education, cultural, media, or other mission-driven organizations preferred.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit governance and board relations preferred.
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, priorities, and stakeholders with discipline and follow-through.
• Ability to operate with composure and sound judgment in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Proven discretion and professionalism in managing confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and board management technologies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following leadership attributes:

• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Strong relationship-management skills and the ability to build trust with senior stakeholders.
• Political, organizational, and governance acumen.
• A collaborative, service-oriented approach grounded in accountability and follow-through.
• Confidence and diplomacy in navigating complex stakeholder dynamics.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a commitment to excellence.