Governance Manager / Liaison

Our Senior Manager, Governance manages council governance process, supports board engagement and strategic plan integration. Areas of focus include Council Governance, National Governance, Association Governance and Board Engagement.

• Council Governance – Manage the Governance Committee including monthly meetings, reports to the board, and engagement with Association delegates. Adhere to annual bylaw reviews and stay up to date on change in non-profit governance policies, laws, and trends. Coordinate, plan and oversee the implementation of the Council Annual Meeting according to GSNC Bylaws.
• National Governance - Manage National Delegate on-boarding, training and on-going term engagement in preparation for GSUSA triennial National Council Session. Create and implement mechanism to regularly engage council members in national issues and feedback. Plan agenda for National Council Session including travel, board, meals, and extra activities.
• Association Governance - Facilitate new delegate training/orientation and maintain communication including delegate and member forums, governance gazette and digital surveys. Create and manage cohort of girl delegates to ensure girl voices are forefront and girls are engaged and prepared for their governance responsibilities. Coordinate flow of information to and from Delegate Chairs/Nominating Committee Chairs of all Associations to ensure Annual Association Meetings and Elections are held in compliance with the timelines and processes in GSNC Bylaws.
• Board Engagement - Support CEO with Board and other Board Committee activities, including board meetings, trainings & correspondence. Support board engagement, board retreat and assessment tool. Manage KPI reports to the Board of Directors and schedule of executive team engagement with the board.
• Perform other duties as assigned to assist in fulfillment of the Council’s mission and goals.

Our Senior Manager, Governance will have demonstrated experience and proven effectiveness in organizational governance, bylaws and board and experience working with the highest level of organizational volunteers including board members, former board members and major donors. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively convey information, thoughts, ideas and the Girl Scout story with diverse internal and external groups. Demonstrated experience in volunteer management, including, training, supervising and leading volunteers. Ability to research, compile and summarize a variety of informational and statistical data and materials. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings and some weekends and travel to off-site locations is required. Fluency in more than one language a plus.