Associate Director Governance

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

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Board of Trustees and committee meetings, including both in-person and virtual meetings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for board members, officers, committee chairs, and executive administrative staff.
• Prepare, edit, and distribute board agendas, meeting materials, resolutions, briefing documents, and governance communications.
• Draft, maintain, and organize board and committee meeting minutes and official governance records.
• Administer and maintain the organization’s board management platform and governance systems.
• Coordinate annual board recruitment, officer elections, committee appointments, and on boarding activities.
• Track governance metrics and prepare reports for leadership.
• Manage governance-related documentation and digital content.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, travel arrangements, technology, and vendor support for board meetings.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance processes and operational efficiencies.
• Lead governance-related special projects and support additional initiatives as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Public Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5-7 years of progressive experience supporting governance, board relations, executive operations, nonprofit administration, association management, or a related function.
• Experience working directly with boards of directors, trustees, executive leadership, or board committees.
• Exceptional written communication, editing, proofreading, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using Zoom and Zoom Webinar platforms.
• Experience with BoardEffect, Diligent, or similar board management software is preferred.
• Knowledge of nonprofit governance practices and parliamentary procedure is a plus.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule based in Washington, DC.
• Approximately 10% travel.
• Occasional evening and weekend availability to support board meetings and governance activities.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds of meeting materials or luggage as needed.

• Competitive salary of $96,000-$120,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a collaborative, mission-focused organization where governance excellence and strategic leadership are highly valued.