Assistant Manager, Board Relations

The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do. We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect. Read more about our story here.

Department: Development. Reports to: Director of Board Relations & Special Events. Position type: Full-time. Union status: Union – UAW Local 2110. FLSA status: Non-exempt.

About the Role

The Assistant Manager of Board Relations partners with the Director of Board Relations and Special Events to cultivate and strengthen engagement with the Museum’s Board of Trustees, the institution’s most important philanthropic and governance constituency. Serving as a key liaison among Trustees, Museum leadership, and internal teams, this role helps deliver a seamless and highly personalized Trustee experience through strategic communications, stewardship, recognition, events, travel coordination and more. Acting as a trusted relationship manager, the Assistant Manager ensures Trustees remain informed, connected, and actively engaged in advancing the Museum’s mission. The role oversees the planning and execution of Board-related activities, including logistics, communications, and documentation, while collaborating across departments to support donor engagement strategies. Through exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and service, the Assistant Manager helps foster meaningful Trustee relationships that strengthen long-term philanthropic support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Museum leadership and the Board of Trustees, providing responsive, solutions-oriented support and ensuring timely follow-through on Trustee inquiries and requests.
• Engage with Trustees, donors, government officials, and other key Museum stakeholders with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Manage Board and Trustee communications, correspondence, and key deadlines: including invitations, newsletters, briefings, acknowledgments, and personalized outreach; maintain and coordinate updates to the Board Handbook to ensure information remains accurate, current, and accessible.
• Develop and implement individualized engagement and stewardship strategies aligned with Trustees’ interests, philanthrop