Manager, Legal and Board Operations

American Museum of Natural History•New York, NY

63d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition. The Office of General Counsel is seeking a full-time Manager, Legal and Board Operations to lead and assist with coordination and review of all materials for the Board of Trustees and its committees. The Manager acts as liaison for administrative matters for all Board Committees, including establishing administrative procedures and ensuring accurate corporate records for the governance function of the Board of Trustees. This position supports the Board calendar, coordinates with Museum staff supporting Board activities, assists with Trustee orientation, acts as liaison for the Trustees and assists with other related matters. The Manager also supports other Office of General Counsel and Compliance matters at the Museum, as assigned. The Manager reports to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary and will interface frequently with other members of the Office of General Counsel and the Office of the President.

Responsibilities

Lead coordination and review of all Board and Committee materials, including preparation of agendas and supporting documents.
Prepare materials for posting on electronic Board portal.
Assist with coordination and scheduling of all Board and Committee meetings in-person and virtually via the Zoom platform.
Assist with preparing and maintaining records and documents related to Board and Committee activities.
Advance the digitization initiative for corporate records, including interfacing with the Museum's Digital Asset Management System.
Support Trustee onboarding and orientation.
Interact extensively with senior management and their staff on a range of administrative and other issues related to Board activities.
Support attorneys and compliance staff in the Office of General Counsel on issues managed by the department, including research, filing and corporate and litigation support.