Board Governance Manager: Detail-Oriented Exec Support

National Housing Trust; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National Housing Trust seeks a Governance Manager to oversee board governance for NHT and NHT Communities (NHTC). This role reports to the CEO and ensures precise, timely governance activities, meeting minutes, and high-quality board books.

The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong writing and editing skills, governance experience, and the ability to coordinate complex schedules, travel, and budgets in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of governance/board administration experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in the affordable housing industry or a similarly complex organization.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to coordinate projects, manage competing deadlines and deliverables.
• Ability to create high-quality presentations using PowerPoint or Canva.
• Professional and service-oriented approach to handling inquiries.
• Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated discretion with confidential information.
• Commitment to NHT’s mission and low-income housing advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Draft, compile, edit, format, and distribute board books and related materials.
• Review and format materials and communications for the CEO.
• Serve as governance liaison for board and committee members and external partners.
• Oversee governance calendars and distribution of board materials.
• Take accurate minutes and prepare summaries with follow-up actions.
• Maintain governance records with confidentiality and security.
• Develop governance policies, templates, and workflows.
• Coordinate board meetings, agendas, logistics, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate communications and travel for board members; monitor action items.
• Manage governance budgets and expenses; provide executive support.
• Support OPHR and senior leadership with meetings and special projects.
• Ensure SAM.gov registrations and compliance.

Skills

Governance experience

Board administration

Executive support

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Time management

PowerPoint design

Professional communication

Budget management

Canva design

Tools

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

National Housing Trust seeks a Governance Manager to oversee board governance for NHT and NHT Communities (NHTC). This role reports to the CEO and ensures precise, timely governance activities, meeting minutes, and high-quality board books.

The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong writing and editing skills, governance experience, and the ability to coordinate complex schedules, travel, and budgets in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment in Washington, DC.