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Trueline Talent lists this Associate Director, Governance opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Trueline's client, a nationally respected nonprofit healthcare association serving one of the country's largest faith-based healthcare networks, is seeking an Associate Director, Governance to join its Legal & Governance team in Washington, DC. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced governance professional who thrives in a highly visible role supporting executive leadership and a Board of Trustees while helping advance the mission of a mission-driven organization.
Reporting directly to the Vice President & General Counsel, this position serves as the primary liaison to the Board of Trustees, ensuring exceptional governance practices, seamless board operations, and a first-class experience for board members and executive leadership. The ideal candidate is highly organized, polished, and enjoys managing complex projects while building strong relationships across all levels of an organization.
What You'll Do as the Associate Director, Governance:
Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Trustees, committee members, executive leadership, and administrative staff
Plan, coordinate, and execute Board of Trustees and committee meetings, including both in-person and virtual meetings
Prepare agendas, board books, meeting materials, resolutions, governance communications, and executive briefing documents
Draft, edit, and maintain accurate board and committee minutes and governance records
Administer the organization's board management platform and governance systems
Coordinate board recruitment, officer elections, committee appointments, onboarding, and orientation activities
Manage governance calendars, board communications, and annual governance processes
Coordinate meeting logistics, travel, vendors, technology, and onsite meeting execution
Track governance metrics and recommend process improvements that enhance board effectiveness
Lead governance-related projects while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and governance best practices
Partner closely with the Vice President & General Counsel on strategic governance initiatives
Must-Haves as the Associate Director, Governance:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
5-7+ years of experience supporting corporate governance, board relations, executive operations, nonprofit administration, association management, or similar functions
Experience working directly with Boards of Directors, Boards of Trustees, executive leadership, or governing committees
Outstanding written communication, editing, proofreading, and document preparation skills
Exceptional organizational and project management abilities
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Experience coordinating executive meetings and managing confidential information with discretion
Professional presence with the ability to interact confidently with senior executives and board members
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
Nice-to-Haves as the Associate Director, Governance:
Experience with BoardEffect, Diligent, or similar board management platforms
Knowledge of nonprofit governance practices
Familiarity with parliamentary procedure
Experience supporting legal, governance, or executive leadership teams
Experience within nonprofit, healthcare, membership association, or mission-driven organizations
Our Client Offers:
Competitive base salary of $96,000-$120,000, depending on experience
Hybrid work schedule with only three in-office days per month in Washington, DC
Medical benefits available beginning on your first day of employment
Generous employer-funded retirement contribution of 10.5% through Fidelity (no employee match required)
Employer-paid parking in Washington, DC or Metro transit benefit
Outstanding healthcare plan options at competitive employee costs
Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership and a nationally recognized Board of Trustees
Collegial, collaborative, and mission-driven culture
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within one of the nation's leading nonprofit healthcare organizations
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
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