Governance Operations Lead: Board & Council

ACS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation leave

Paid holidays

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Short- and long-term disability

Work from anywhere

Job summary

ACS is seeking a Senior Governance Specialist to support Council operations, the Presidential Succession, and related committees. You will assist with meeting planning, agenda development, and materials preparation, ensuring smooth governance processes.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a cross-functional team. Hybrid work in Washington, DC, with travel for ACS national meetings is included.

Qualifications

• College degree or 8 years of equivalent experience; STEM experience preferred.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support ACS Council operations, including meeting planning, agendas, and materials.
• Coordinate travel, calendar management, and budget tracking for governance activities.
• Prepare reports and presentations for committees and succession processes.
• Collaborate on special governance projects and process improvements.
• Assist with communications and volunteer coordination across teams.
• Lead and support assigned governance projects as directed.

Skills

Writing skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

College degree or 8 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

ACS is seeking a Senior Governance Specialist to support Council operations, the Presidential Succession, and related committees. You will assist with meeting planning, agenda development, and materials preparation, ensuring smooth governance processes.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a cross-functional team. Hybrid work in Washington, DC, with travel for ACS national meetings is included.