Board Liaison

**Board Liaison** **Permanent** **Executive** **Union of Concerned Scientists** **Remote** **Bargaining Unit Position: No** **Our Organization** *The Union of Concerned Scientists* (UCS) is an independent nonprofit that puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future. We envision a peaceful, healthy, and just world where science serves people and the planet by guiding policy decisions, reducing risks, and improving lives. For over five decades, we have been working as scientists, engineers, economists, advocates, and everyday people to create and advocate for innovative, practical solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing problems—from combating global warming and developing sustainable ways to feed, power, and transport ourselves, to fighting disinformation, advancing racial equity, and reducing the threat of nuclear war. Values informing our work include: * *Science* in the service of people and the planet. * *Justice and Equity* for people of all races and incomes—now, and for future generations. * *Courage* to take principled, science\-based stands in the public arena. * *Integrity* to always examine evidence critically, openly, and honestly. * *Democracy* to promote a voice for all in government decisions. * *Action* inspiring and mobilizing people to build a healthier, safer, and more just world. **The Position** The Board Liaison will work with the Chief of Staff and Chief Development Officer to help coordinate and support the UCS Board of Directors including meeting planning and logistics, onboard new board members, and support board activities and governance. The Board Liaison also directly works with and supports the CEO and President in her engagement and relationship building with Board members, as well as in preparation for all Board meetings. The position will also oversee strategy for Board events, cultivation, and stewardship, and provide event support for other high profile UCS events, such as National Advisory Board (NAB) and other prominent programmatic events. Further, the Board Liaison will support the UCS Development team to implement and execute communications strategies to educate, engage, and inspire our Board and NAB members about the breadth and depth of UCS work and accomplishments. The Board Liaison will work closely with the Chief of Staff and Chief Development Officer to coordinate and plan the Board meetings, support high\-profile UCS events virtually and in\-person, oversee Board data entry in the UCS CRM, maintain the Board document repository, manage Board stewardship initiatives, and other tasks as needed. The Liaison will also work closely with the following, as appropriate: * Director, Stewardship, Events and Engagement * Associate Manager, Stewardship, Events, and Engagement * Administrative Manager to the President * Special Assistant to the Executive Office **Responsibilities** * Serves as the primary liaison