American Museum Of Natural History

Manager, Legal and Board Operations

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.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

The expected salary range for the Manager, Legal and Board Operations is $90,000/annual - $110,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.


Required Qualifications:


Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with standard corporate or nonprofit governance procedures, policies and practices.
• Experience with a board portal.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: careers.amnh.org

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global 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 Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law.

If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please call the Office of Human Resources.







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