Strategic Board & Finance Coordinator

Aquarion Water Company; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquarion Water Authority is seeking a Coordinator of Board and Finance Administration to serve as an administrative and governance partner to senior Finance leadership, Board members, and key stakeholders. The role coordinates governance and compliance activities for the Aquarion Water Authority and the Representative Policy Board, ensuring adherence to enabling legislation, bylaws, and rules of practice.

The position supports FOIA compliance, and provides high-level administrative support to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required.
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible administrative, executive support, governance, Board administration, or related experience.
• Experience supporting senior executives, Boards of Directors, elected officials, or other executive-level leadership preferred.
• Employment in regulated, utility, public sector, legal, compliance, or finance environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages governing boards (AWA and RPB) and provides staff support for Board activities.
• Files notices to clerks, officials, and the public regarding meetings and actions.
• Prepares and distributes meeting agendas, materials, and minutes.
• Alerts chairs of required actions and timing per legislation and bylaws.
• Develops tools to support board operations, including manuals and calendars.
• Responds to inquiries about board activities and governance issues.
• Develops departmental budget and manages funds within authority.
• Arranges board meetings and public hearings with spaces and media.

Skills

Communication

Grammar & proofreading

Organization

Multi-tasking

Project coordination

MS Office

Board governance support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Aquarion Water Authority is seeking a Coordinator of Board and Finance Administration to serve as an administrative and governance partner to senior Finance leadership, Board members, and key stakeholders. The role coordinates governance and compliance activities for the Aquarion Water Authority and the Representative Policy Board, ensuring adherence to enabling legislation, bylaws, and rules of practice.

The position supports FOIA compliance, and provides high-level administrative support to