Manager of Programs and Member Engagement

Overview

Women Execs on Boards (WEoB) is a global member association dedicated to advancing women leaders in corporate governance. We connect and support women educated through Harvard Business School corporate governance programs who are actively pursuing or serving in board roles — empowering them to drive excellence in boardrooms worldwide. Grounded in our values of Commitment, Connectivity, and Courage, WEoB delivers member value through governance programming, meaningful peer connection, and well-designed experiences.

The Manager of Programs & Member Engagement owns the end-to-end operational execution of WEoB's virtual programming and in-person events, including the flagship Annual Symposium. This position plays a key role in strengthening member engagement through well-executed experiences. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role within a small, collaborative team. The role translates approved programming direction into clear operational plans, builds timelines, coordinates logistics, manages member communications, and oversees the weekly member newsletter — ensuring all initiatives are delivered on time and at a high standard.

Working in partnership with volunteer leaders and reporting to the Executive Director, this role ensures programs move smoothly from concept through completion with strong organization and follow-through.

• Programming Execution
  • Own operational planning and execution of the virtual programming calendar
  • Build timelines, monitor key milestones, and proactively ensure initiatives remain on schedule
  • Coordinate speakers, moderators, and session logistics
  • Manage Zoom Webinars, including technical setup, recordings, and interactive features
  • Ensure post-session follow-up, including distribution of recordings and resources to participants
  • Track participation trends and prepare summary reports
  • Support additional programming initiatives as organizational priorities evolve
• Annual Symposium
  • Own logistical planning and operational execution of the Annual Symposium
  • Develop and manage detailed project timelines to support committee-led agenda and sponsorship efforts
  • Coordinate venue, audiovisual, vendor, and registration logistics
  • Manage the complete registration process, including setup, tracking, communications, and reporting
  • Create and maintain Symposium website content, including agenda, speaker profiles, and event information
  • Manage speaker information, including bios, headshots, session materials, and website updates
  • Coordinate speaker communications and ensure required deliverables are received
  • Develop run-of-show documentation and oversee onsite operational readiness
  • Produce post-event operational reports
• Sponsor-Supported & Partner-Hosted Events
  • Provide structured operational support for partner-supported regional initiatives
  • Coordinate basic event information and assist with member communications
  • Support registration coordination
• Member Communications & Newsletter
  • Develop and manage the weekly member newsletter — own the editorial calendar, content selection, and prioritization in alignment with organizational priorities
  • Coordinate with the Manager of Member Services & Systems to incorporate accurate operational updates, renewal reminders, and board opportunity listings into member communications
  • Draft and coordinate programming communications, including announcements, reminders, and follow-up emails
  • Manage promotional timelines to ensure programs and events are marketed effectively
  • Maintain and update program descriptions and registration pages
  • Create and publish program-related Linked In content, including post-event highlights and speaker spotlights, using established templates and organizational messaging
  • Ensure all communications align with…