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Executive Liaison and Board Engagement Coordinator

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you supported a director or executive and managed many moving parts at once.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle advanced administrative work and anticipate a leader's needs.

Tell me about a time you worked closely with an executive assistant or a peer to share workload.

What they are checking: Whether they can partner well with others in a small team supporting a busy leader.

Tell me about a time you had to communicate with very senior people. How did you prepare?

What they are checking: Whether they are polished and confident with executives and board members.

What would you do

A board member emails you with a question about a sensitive topic that only the Director should answer. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay helpful and polite with high-level volunteers while respecting boundaries.

A major event involving executives and donors is next week and a key detail falls through. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can fix problems calmly and protect the experience of senior leaders and donors.

How do you prioritize when the Director, the Executive Assistant and a board member all need something at the same time?

What they are checking: Whether they can sort competing requests by importance and check with the Director when it is unclear.

About the work

Walk me through how you would prepare materials for a Foundation board meeting.

What they are checking: Whether they understand agendas, board packets, deadlines and minutes for governance work.

How do you keep track of board terms, committee assignments and meeting attendance?

What they are checking: Whether they keep governance records accurate and organized for the long term.

How do you handle confidential information about donors, board members and leadership plans?

What they are checking: Whether they understand discretion and protect sensitive information in a foundation setting.

What tools do you use to manage calendars, tasks and documents for a busy office?

What they are checking: Whether they are skilled with software like Outlook, Teams and donor databases.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Through the generous support of our friends and partners in the community, our exceptional doctors, nurses and care providers achieve the impossible every day. Our foundation provides a guidebook for giving, and ensures careful stewardship of all gifts. Our foundation is staffed with experts who guide donors through the many ways to support the care we give to kids. We work every day to ensure their wishes are honored. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Job Summary The Coordinator, Executive Liaison & Board Management provides advanced administrative, coordination, and operational support to the Director, Executive Liaison & Board Engagement while helping facilitate executive leadership engagement activities and Foundation board operations. In close partnership with the Director and Executive Assistant, this role supports the priorities, initiatives, and key bodies of work led by the Foundation President. This position ensures the seamless and timely execution of executive- and board-related priorities through strong organization, communication, and follow-through. Leveraging strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional judgment, the Coordinator supports executive preparation, board operations and communications, data integrity, and project tracking. In doing so, the role contributes to the effective execution of strategic priorities and the overall • Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Business, Marketing or a related field. required or relevant experience. • 2+ years Professional experience in project coordination, executive support, nonprofit, or similar operational roles required. • Experience coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and managing logistics across multiple stakeholders required. • Experience supporting senior leaders or working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment preferred • Exposure to board governance, nonprofit operations, or executive-level communications preferred or relevant education. • Strong project management skills. • Requires a high level of organizational and problem-solving skills and innovative approaches to successfully manage and coordinate multiple projects. • Proven strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative spirit and the ability to instill trust. • Competency in building and sustaining positive long-term relationships. • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat products required. • Competency in CRM databases, especially in leveraging data and reporting. • Ability to occasionally work on some evenings and weekends. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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