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.
彼は退職後、協会の名誉職に就いた。
After retiring, he took an honorary position in the association.
その役員は無給の名誉職で、日常業務には関わらない。
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.