Senior Board Operations & Governance Lead (Hybrid, SF)

Cates Consulting East, LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cates Consulting East, LLC in San Francisco seeks a Senior Coordinator for Board Governance & Operations to manage governance processes, projects, and executive communications, ensuring timely, accurate materials for trustees.

Hybrid role requiring onsite presence two to three days weekly, with occasional after-hours support for meetings and events, and collaboration across Legal, Finance, Development and Operations.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of progressively responsible experience in Board operations, governance administration, or related field.
• Experience directly supporting a Board, governing body, or multiple Board-level committees.
• Strong project management, organizational, editorial, and quality-control skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual cycle of Board and committee meetings, including planning, agendas, materials, logistics, execution, and follow-up.
• Develop and maintain project plans, calendars, templates, and checklists with clear owners and deadlines.
• Prepare meeting notices, minutes, and governance documentation in partnership with Executive Office and Legal.
• Maintain authoritative Board records and track action items through completion.
• Attend Board meetings, document deliberations, and support governance filings and disclosures.
• Provide proactive, high-touch support for trustees and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Board operations

Project management

Editorial & QA

Executive communication

Diplomacy & discretion

G Workspace / Office

Board management platforms

Nonprofit governance experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

BoardEffect

Diligent

OnBoard

Job description

Cates Consulting East, LLC in San Francisco seeks a Senior Coordinator for Board Governance & Operations to manage governance processes, projects, and executive communications, ensuring timely, accurate materials for trustees.

Hybrid role requiring onsite presence two to three days weekly, with occasional after-hours support for meetings and events, and collaboration across Legal, Finance, Development and Operations.