Governance Coordinator — Hybrid & Impact

ASCO; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment

Open Leave Policy

Paid Family Leave

13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year

Staff Appreciation Days

401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Fertility and Family Forming

Healthcare Concierge

Flexible Spending Account(s)

Healthcare Savings Account

Disability and Life Insurance

Job summary

ASCO is seeking a Governance Coordinator to provide comprehensive support for boards, committees, and governance processes. This role combines logistics, meeting coordination, minute-taking, and records management to ensure efficient operations for volunteer leaders and staff.

Based at ASCO's Alexandria, VA headquarters, the position is hybrid with onsite expectations 2–3 days per week and a requirement to reside within 75 miles of the office.

Qualifications

• <1> Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• <2> 1 - 3 years of professional experience; nonprofit/governance experience desirable.
• <3> Experience with Microsoft Office tools, Google Gemini, Smartsheet, Adobe Acrobat, Oracle, custom Board portals and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meeting lifecycles for multiple volunteer Boards, committees and workgroups, including onboarding, scheduling, notices, RSVP tracking, attendance and quorum verification, materials assembly and posting.
• Deliver end-to-end logistical arrangements for virtual, hybrid, and on-site meetings with high touch service for volunteer leaders; serve as onsite point of contact.
• Attend meetings onsite to capture proceedings, track motions, and assist in preparing minutes and action items under governance policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal and customer service

Ability to manage priorities

Integrity and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Nonprofit governance experience desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace (Gemini)

Smartsheet

Adobe Acrobat

Oracle

Board portals

Zoom

Job description

ASCO is seeking a Governance Coordinator to provide comprehensive support for boards, committees, and governance processes. This role combines logistics, meeting coordination, minute-taking, and records management to ensure efficient operations for volunteer leaders and staff.

Based at ASCO's Alexandria, VA headquarters, the position is hybrid with onsite expectations 2–3 days per week and a requirement to reside within 75 miles of the office.