Director of National Board Engagement and Volunteer ...

At TPL, we are a team of outdoor advocates who believe in connecting everyone to the outdoors. As an ethos, we believe access to the outdoors is a fundamental human need and essential to our health and well-being. We're committed to creating more places that bring us outside"”parks, trails, playgrounds, and public lands"”and making them available and welcoming to everyone, everywhere, regardless of ZIP code. We also understand that land has meaning; it tells the story of our history. That is why, through our Black History and Culture initiative, we are working to preserve sites that more fully represent the Black American experience; and we are an ally and partner to Tribal and Indigenous communities, working in partnership to reconnect them with their ancestral lands. One hundred million people, including 28 million children, do not have nearby access to a park within ten minutes of their home. We are determined to change this outdoor equity gap"”and as a result, nine million people and counting now have access because of our work. We have miles to go and a plan to get there. We are inclusive change-makers who believe in connecting everyone to the outdoors. We inspire by paving the way forward and strengthening our connection to nature. Join us! Position Summary: Trust for Public Land (TPL) is seeking a Director of National Board Engagement and Volunteer Program Strategy (Director) to oversee all aspects of TPL's volunteer experience. With over 300 volunteers, including a 31-member National Board, the Director will work alongside TPL teams to grow TPL's volunteer corps consistent with TPL's strategic goals. TPL is in a season of growth. This position will build upon a solid foundation and equip staff and volunteers with resources to help bring TPL's mission to life. TPL's volunteers are essential. They represent various perspectives, interests, professions, geography, passions, skills, and backgrounds, and are united by their commitment to TPL's mission and priorities. The Volunteer program consists of the National Board of Directors, National Board Emeriti, National Board Committees, and Field Advisory Councils/Boards. The Director is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive volunteer engagement and management program with priority focus on the National Board of Directors and Emeriti. The Director collaborates with TPL leadership to ensure that the volunteer experience is consistent across the organization and exceeds volunteers' expectations. The Director coordinates all matters pertaining to the National Board and Emeriti with the CEO, Board Chair, CEO's Executive Assistant, and key program leaders to ensure that best practices are reflected in governance and operations processes, opportunities exist to cultivate deep connections with other volunteers and TPL leadership, and communications are timely and relevant. The Director collaborates closely with Directors of Field Philanthropy to support regional and local Advisory Boards/Councils, providing opportunities for interaction with National Board members and TPL leadership, training, and fundraising. The Director manages recruitment and vetting processes for National Board candidates and coordinates onboarding once candidates are selected. The Director collaborates with key TPL staff to support fulfillment of Board members' responsibilities to TPL and to foster a culture of inclusion and a practice of open inquiry with Board members. Essential Functions: National Board Meeting Support: In collaboration with the CEO and Board Chair, plan and support Board meetings and related activities. Provide input on the agenda and content for Board and committee meetings, including working with presenters to develop presentations and coordinating reviews with the Executive Management Team. Develop and maintain a multi-year Board meeting schedule. Coordinate and support communications regarding meeting details and scheduled activities with current and Emeriti Board members and their respective offices. Serve as primary point person for the collection and production of all Board and committee meeting materials. Oversee the production of consistent, accurate, branded informational materials. Ensure minutes for all Board and committee meetings are prepared in a timely manner. Assist the CEO and VP of Communications with regular updates and communications to the Board. Coordinate with the Director of Events and local Field staff on logistics for in-person meetings, including event planners, caterers, restaurants, and hotel staff. Coordinate member travel arrangements, lodging, and meal planning with Board member support staff. National Board Recruitment and Onboarding: Work with the CEO, current and Emeriti Board members, Philanthropy staff, and other stakeholders to identify potential candidates for the Board that align with TPL's strategic and operational goals. Advise CEO, Board leadership, and Philanthropy on recruitment and pipeline development strategies, nominations, and efforts to cultivate relationships with potential candidates. Serve as the point of contact responsible for orienting and onboarding new Board members. Monitor terms, committee assignments, and general information about National and Emeriti Board members. Ensure accuracy for the purposes of bios, grant submissions, surveys, and media. National Board Operations: Collaborate with current and Emeriti Board member Relationship Managers to ensure seamless communication and coordination in cultivation and stewardship activities. Ensure accuracy of Board member records in the constituent relationship management system and electronic distribution lists. Ensure that notes from key conversations are accurately captured and tracked. With the legal department, coordinate maintenance of official documents for the Board, including true records of meeting attendance, minutes, current bylaws, and amendments. Ensure legal notice of business meetings as written in the Bylaws. Ensure adherence to and compliance with applicable rules and regulations set in TPL's bylaws regarding Board and Board committee matters. Benchmark best practices as they relate to governance boards, including giving expectations, attendance, demographics, size, committees, term limits, and frequency of meeting. Ensure adherence to and compliance with applicable rules and regulations set in TPL's bylaws regarding Board and Board committee matters. Volunteer Management and Advisory Boards/Councils: Work alongside Field Directors of Philanthropy to align the goals and objectives of the Advisory Boards/Councils to be consistent with TPL's national, regional, and local strategies. Develop training and provide resources that support the ambassador role of all volunteers. Assist Field Directors of Philanthropy in delivering the training and keeping it current. Provide staff support for the National Board's Volunteer Leadership Committee, and when needed, other National Board Committees. Collaborate with Donor Relations and Marketing to acknowledge and recognize volunteers. Participate in planning the National Leadership Conference, Day on the Hill, and the selection of various volunteer awards. Staff Management and Organization Interface: Management of at least one direct report. Collaborate with non-direct report staff across the organization who routinely interact with Board members and volunteers, as well as provide operational support, such as events management and communications. Coordinate most closely with the offices of CEO, Chief Program Officer, Chief Advancement Officer, and General Counsel. Qualifications: At least five years of experience working directly with leadership level volunteers and boards or the equivalent, preferably in nonprofit organizations. Demonstrated understanding of Board and Committee governance best practices. Proven ability to navigate across a large, distributed organization in a hybrid work setting. Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and seniority. Outstanding oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills. Experience in identifying, recruiting, and cultivating volunteers. Proven history of producing effective programs, strategic meetings, and small and large special events. Ability to work flexible hours, and travel nationwide. Maintains discretion and confidentiality in relationships with all board members. Compensation: Trust for Public Land is a hybrid work environment, and this role will ideally be located near a Trust for Public Land office. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for the Trust for Public Land's comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation and sick pay plus holidays, a year-end office closure, and a 403(b)-retirement plan, currently with up to a 7% company match. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience; the anticipated hiring range for this position is $110,000-125,000. Trust for Public Land's active goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work and build community. As the organization actively works to eliminate racial and other disparities it welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria; if you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-11