Secretary of the Board

Please read this full description before applying. This role requires strategic leadership, time commitment, and alignment with NAEHD’s mission.

Are you passionate about health equity and want to work towards eliminating disparities? If so, NAEHD might be looking for you!

About NAEHD: The National Alliance on Ending Health Disparities (NAEHD) The National Alliance on Ending Health Disparities (NAEHD) is a new organization with a mission to support and empower individuals, healthcare professionals, and decision makers through research, education, and advocacy initiatives to eliminate health disparities in all communities.

NAEHD aims to serve as a collective voice for all stakeholders, ensuring that everyone with a vested interest has a seat at the table and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission in an effort to end health disparities.

About the Board Secretary Role: This leadership position ensures accurate documentation of board activities and supports effective communication and organizational compliance. The Secretary also contributes to strategic discussions that advance NAEHD’s mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Chair and CEO in preparing meeting agendas.
• Accurately record and distribute minutes from all board meetings.
• Maintain and safeguard all key documents, including organizational bylaws, policies, and meeting records.
• Ensure timely communication with board members regarding meetings decisions and follow-up actions.
• Actively participate in board discussions and decision-making to support NAEHD’s mission and strategic direction.
• May assist with additional organizational tasks as needed, at the discretion of the Chair.

Time Commitment: The expectation is that the Board Secretary will commit at least 5 hours a month. The secretary will be expected to attend required board meetings, and other external events representing the organization. Being a newer organization, the Secretary may be occasionally expected to provide additional support beyond the 5-hour monthly commitment to address any emerging needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in previously serving as a board or organizational secretary.
• Experience or familiarity in non-profit leadership or healthcare is a plus.
• Experience in project management and coordination.
• Background in record-keeping, documentation, or non-profit compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Exceptional organizational and writing skills.
• A commitment to the mission of eliminating health disparities.
• Ability to manage details and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with board members, staff, leadership, and stakeholders to advance the mission.

NAEHD is committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diverse communities we aim to serve as we grow. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who bring unique perspectives and lived experiences, particularly those from historically marginalized backgrounds.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today by sending your Resume/CV, short statement of interest, and 2–3 professional references to info@naehd.org.