Board Administration Manager (Part-time/Remote)

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Organizational Overview

The Museum of Us (formerly the San Diego Museum of Man) is located on the unceded ancestral homelands of the Kumeyaay Nation in what is now known as Balboa Park. Our mission is inspiring human connections by exploring the human experience—in all of its beauty and its messiness. With our community’s guidance, we’ve transformed an old-school anthropology museum with a legacy of colonial and racist harm into a human-centered museum that builds understanding, empathy, and belonging, and—in turn—the capacity to effectuate positive change. We’re a place for everyone, but especially for those who haven’t been able to tell their own stories in mainstream museums. We’re also a place for the new and future generations of museum-goers, who will continue to expect more from their cultural institutions. The driving force behind our work is developing better and better practices in what a decolonial and anti-racist museum can look like and then creating a ripple effect in the museum field (and beyond). Four interrelated themes loom large for us: Identity, Home, Wellness, and Justice. Every one of our projects/initiatives begins with an examination of whether (and, if so, how) the work is oriented around and informed by our decolonial and anti-racist commitments.

Position Summary

The Museum of Us position of Board Administration Manager is critical in supporting our Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees. This professional position requires a strong verbal and written communicator, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a well-organized, meticulous, and tech-savvy person. We seek someone who personifies radical hospitality and is a team-oriented community builder and problem-solver full of positive, can-do energy. The position is up to 20 hours per week and can be performed remotely.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations & Public Engagement, and with support from the Executive Director and CEO, the Board Administration Manager is expected to work collaboratively with individuals throughout the Museum and perform the following duties:

• Work within the context of the Board of Trustees/CEO/Executive Director partnership to:
  • Communicate with trustees, both individually and collectively, as requested by CEO/Executive Director.
  • Schedule board, committee, and working group meetings as well as orientations.
  • Email meeting reminders and track meeting attendance.
  • Ensure that board and/or committee meeting agendas and materials are prepared, uploaded to the board online platform, and emailed out in a timely manner.
  • Virtually attend all Board of Trustee and select committee meetings and prepare meeting minutes promptly.
  • Provide support for the annual board retreat (full day, typically the first Saturday in March), as needed.
  • Ensure all Trustees complete necessary forms, including but not limited to an annual conflict of interest form.
  • Track trustee terms and update trustee bios, as needed
  • Other board-related duties, as determined by CEO and/or Executive Director
• Additional Administrative Support, including:
  • Other office-related duties as determined by the Senior Director of Operations & Public Engagement

Education/Experience

• A minimum of five years’ experience in executive support, nonprofit administration, management, or equivalent
• Professional demeanor, good judgment, flexible
• Detail-oriented
• Able to manage multiple, and sometimes competing, assignments
• Able to prioritize
• Able to work well in multi-cultural settings
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated

Salary & Benefits

• $30 per hour
• Sick leave (40 hours per year)
• Three days of paid Community-Centered Leave to support and build community
• Professional development opportunities
• Matching retirement contribution plan, up to 6% of your annual compensation
• $100 in “Museum Bucks” to support work-life balance
• Birthday and anniversary gift cards
• A human-centered and highly supportive environment that encourages team members to bring their whole selves to work

Application Process

To apply for the Board Administration Manager position, please email your resume to recruiting@museumofus.org. The application period closes at 5 p.m. on August 15, 2025.