Executive Assistant and Board Liaison

ABOUT US

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is one of the nation’s leading multidisciplinary arts centers, presenting and producing an ambitious range of theater, dance, music, film, comedy, opera, cabaret, and family programming from acclaimed local, national, and international artists. Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, The Wallis serves as a vibrant cultural destination where bold artistic experiences, creative collaboration, and community engagement come together. Since opening in 2013, The Wallis has built a reputation for innovative programming that reflects the dynamic cultural landscape of Los Angeles while embracing work that is both artistically compelling and socially relevant. The organization has produced and presented more than 400 performances and events and has received widespread recognition, including 79 Ovation Award nominations, nine L.A. Drama Critics Circle Awards, and multiple architectural honors.

The breathtaking 70,000-square-foot facility, celebrating the classic and the modern, was named after philanthropist Wallis Annenberg, whose original $25-million donation helped transform the historic Beverly Hills Post Office into a dynamic performing arts campus. Designed by acclaimed architect Zoltan E. Pali (SPF:architects), the restored 1934 building—listed on the National Register of Historic Places—features the original WPA fresco murals alongside contemporary performance and gathering spaces. The campus includes the 500-seat Bram Goldsmith Theater, the intimate Lovelace Studio Theater, an outdoor performance plaza, and GRoW @ The Wallis: A Space for Arts Education, which offers learning opportunities for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Together, these spaces honor the city’s architectural history while creating a forward-looking home for artists, audiences, and creative expression.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Wallis is seeking a dynamic and highly polished Executive Assistant and Board Liaison to coordinate and administer all activities and communications related to the Board of Directors while supporting the day-to-day administrative needs of the Executive Director & CEO. This role serves as a key point of contact for Board members, major donors, VIP artists, community leaders, and other high-profile stakeholders, requiring exceptional professionalism, discretion, judgment, and impeccable written and verbal communication skills.

Additionally, this position provides fundraising and administrative support to the Executive Director & CEO, Director of Development, and CFO in support of Board and donor engagement efforts, including drafting correspondence, preparing presentations, reports, and briefing materials, and coordinating high-level meetings and events. Key responsibilities include managing the Executive Director & CEO’s complex calendar and priorities while providing comprehensive administrative support related to communications, travel, expenses, meeting logistics, and special projects.
The Executive Assistant and Board Liaison is primarily an executive administrative and relationship-management role rooted in high-level coordination, communication, and organizational support rather than frontline fundraising or major gifts solicitation. The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator and relationship builder who is comfortable interacting with high-profile individuals, managing sensitive information with confidentiality and diplomacy, and representing the office of the Executive Director & CEO with professionalism and poise. Candidates should have experience supporting busy executives, managing complex schedules, coordinating VIP interactions and events, and anticipating needs in a proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented manner. A passion for the performing arts and the educational mission of The Wallis is strongly valued.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Executive & Administrative Support

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Director & CEO, managing a complex calendar, prioritizing competing demands, and ensuring efficient day-to-day operations;
• Serve as a professional and welcoming point of contact for Board members, major donors, VIP artists, civic leaders, and other key stakeholders, handling communications with discretion, diplomacy, and exceptional attention to detail;
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, meetings, and related logistics for the Execu…