Associate Director Governance NRI, Inc. United States, D.C., Washington 1900 L Street Northwest (Show on map) Aug 01, 2026 Associate Director, Governance (Direct Hire)

Location:

Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Employment Type:

Direct Hire | Full-Time | Exempt

Salary:

$96,000-$120,000 annually (based on experience) About the Opportunity NRI Legal Resources is partnering with a respected national non profit organization to identify an experienced Associate Director, Governance. This is an outstanding opportunity for a governance professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and has experience supporting executive leadership, boards of directors, or trustees. The Associate Director, Governance will play a critical role in ensuring effective governance operations by managing board activities, coordinating governance processes, and serving as the primary liaison between board members and executive leadership. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Board of Trustees and committee meetings, including both in-person and virtual meetings. Serve as the primary point of contact for board members, officers, committee chairs, and executive administrative staff. Prepare, edit, and distribute board agendas, meeting materials, resolutions, briefing documents, and governance communications. Draft, maintain, and organize board and committee meeting minutes and official governance records. Administer and maintain the organization's board management platform and governance systems. Coordinate annual board recruitment, officer elections, committee appointments, and on boarding activities. Track governance metrics and prepare reports for leadership. Manage governance-related documentation and digital content. Coordinate meeting logistics, travel arrangements, technology, and vendor support for board meetings. Identify opportunities to improve governance processes and operational efficiencies. Lead governance-related special projects and support additional initiatives as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Public Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). 5-7 years of progressive experience supporting governance, board relations, executive operations, nonprofit administration, association management, or a related function. Experience working directly with boards of directors, trustees, executive leadership, or board committees. Exceptional written communication, editing, proofreading, and presentation skills. Strong organizational and project management abilities with exceptional attention to detail. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat. Experience using Zoom and Zoom Webinar platforms. Experience with BoardEffect, Diligent, or similar board management software is preferred. Knowledge of nonprofit governance practices and parliamentary procedure is a plus. Work Environment Hybrid work schedule based in Washington, DC. Approximately 10% travel. Occasional evening and weekend availability to support board meetings and governance activities. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds of meeting materials or luggage as needed. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary of $96,000-$120,000, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to join a collaborative, mission-focused organization where governance excellence and strategic leadership are highly valued. If you are an experienced governance professional seeking a meaningful opportunity to support executive leadership and board operations in a mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply through NRI Legal Resources.