Associate Director, Governance (Direct Hire)
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Exempt
Salary: $96,000–$120,000 annually (based on experience)
About the Opportunity
NRI Legal Resources is partnering with a respected national non profit organization to identify an experienced Associate Director, Governance. This is an outstanding opportunity for a governance professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and has experience supporting executive leadership, boards of directors, or trustees.
The Associate Director, Governance will play a critical role in ensuring effective governance operations by managing board activities, coordinating governance processes, and serving as the primary liaison between board members and executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Board of Trustees and committee meetings, including both in-person and virtual meetings.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for board members, officers, committee chairs, and executive administrative staff.
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Prepare, edit, and distribute board agendas, meeting materials, resolutions, briefing documents, and governance communications.
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Draft, maintain, and organize board and committee meeting minutes and official governance records.
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Administer and maintain the organization's board management platform and governance systems.
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Coordinate annual board recruitment, officer elections, committee appointments, and on boarding activities.
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Track governance metrics and prepare reports for leadership.
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Manage governance-related documentation and digital content.
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Coordinate meeting logistics, travel arrangements, technology, and vendor support for board meetings.
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Identify opportunities to improve governance processes and operational efficiencies.
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Lead governance-related special projects and support additional initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Public Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
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5–7 years of progressive experience supporting governance, board relations, executive operations, nonprofit administration, association management, or a related function.
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Experience working directly with boards of directors, trustees, executive leadership, or board committees.
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Exceptional written communication, editing, proofreading, and presentation skills.
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Strong organizational and project management abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
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Experience using Zoom and Zoom Webinar platforms.
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Experience with BoardEffect, Diligent, or similar board management software is preferred.
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Knowledge of nonprofit governance practices and parliamentary procedure is a plus.
Work Environment
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Hybrid work schedule based in Washington, DC.
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Approximately 10% travel.
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Occasional evening and weekend availability to support board meetings and governance activities.
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Ability to lift up to 25 pounds of meeting materials or luggage as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive salary of $96,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience.
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Comprehensive benefits package.
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Opportunity to join a collaborative, mission-focused organization where governance excellence and strategic leadership are highly valued.
If you are an experienced governance professional seeking a meaningful opportunity to support executive leadership and board operations in a mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply through NRI Legal Resources.
