Board Secretary & Governance Lead

TalentAlly; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Excellent health insurance

No employee cost for dental and vision

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Professional development opportunities

Educational assistance opportunities

Retirement plan with company matching

Disability coverage

Flexible spending account with company

Life Insurance

529 College Savings Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is seeking an experienced Secretary to the Board of Trustees to serve as the administrative lead to the Board, ensuring effective governance, and coordinating all Board and committee meeting logistics under senior leadership guidance. You will translate strategic objectives into actionable policies, maintain bylaws, and manage board communications.

You will collaborate with the Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Affairs to support governance, transparency,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years in corporate governance, non-profit governance, or public administration.
• 3+ years of experience working with or advising boards of directors/trustees.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and best practices for NY public authorities or comparable entities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with the Board, staff, and external stakeholders.
• High degree of judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy with sensitive information.
• Ability to review, understand and communicate complex documents.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities for governance risk assessment.
• Ability to synthesize legal, regulatory, and governance requirements into practical policies and operational guidance.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build relationships at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise the Board of Trustees on governance matters and compliance with applicable laws.
• Develop and oversee policies to promote Board effectiveness and annual assessments.
• Review and recommend Board policies with governance best practices.
• Research and recommend new or revised Board policies ensuring compliance with state laws and regulatory guidance.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear Board policies for staff guidance.
• Monitor governance developments and tailor practices for transparency and accountability.
• Maintain and update bylaws and track amendments.
• Lead and coordinate Trustee briefings and public meetings.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, materials, and resolutions.
• Plan and execute Board and Committee meetings.
• Assist Chairs with agenda items and background information.
• Ensure notices are issued in accordance with bylaws and law.
• Count and record votes at meetings.
• Record official minutes and preserve governance records.
• Publish approved board meeting minutes and legal records.
• Maintain the official list of board members and monitor terms.
• Manage board elections and certification processes.
• Provide administrative support to committees and trustees.
• Manage correspondence with the Chair, Trustees, and public.
• Lead onboarding and training for Trustees on fiduciary duties and governance practices.
• Coordinate onboarding materials and access for new Trustees.
• Issue proper notices for all Board meetings under bylaws and NYS law.
• Preserve governance documents and ensure accessibility.
• Act as custodian of governance documents.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Board governance

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is seeking an experienced Secretary to the Board of Trustees to serve as the administrative lead to the Board, ensuring effective governance, and coordinating all Board and committee meeting logistics under senior leadership guidance. You will translate strategic objectives into actionable policies, maintain bylaws, and manage board communications.

You will collaborate with the Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Affairs to support governance, transparency,