honorary position; honorary office
A title or office given mainly as an honor or recognition of status or contribution. It often carries little day-to-day authority or pay, but the exact duties depend on the organization.
After retiring, he took an honorary position in the association.
That officer's post is an unpaid honorary position and does not involve daily operations.
After retiring, he assumed an honorary position at the organization.
She has served in an honorary position at the school for many years.