Associate Director Governance

NRI, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NRI, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Governance in Washington, DC, with hybrid work arrangements. This role focuses on supporting executive leadership, boards, and governance processes, driving board meeting planning, minutes, and communications.

The position requires experience with board management platforms, strong editing and project-management skills, and a commitment to governance excellence in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience supporting governance, board relations, or executive operations.
• Experience working directly with boards of directors, trustees, or executive leadership.
• Exceptional written communication, editing, proofreading, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using Zoom and Zoom Webinar platforms.
• Knowledge of nonprofit governance practices and parliamentary procedure is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Board relations

Governance experience

Editing/writing

Project management

Communications skills

Microsoft Office

Zoom proficiency

Parliamentary procedure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Communications / Public Administration

Tools

BoardEffect

Diligent

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.