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Girl Scouts of the USA · 1 day ago

Manager, Governance

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$62K/yr - $105K/yr

5+ years exp

Girl Scouts of the USA is a leading authority on healthy development for girls and a mission-driven organization. The Manager of Governance will support the National Board Development Committee and oversee board recruitment and engagement efforts, ensuring a premier experience for all national board members.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing the highest level of customer service and satisfaction for all board members and staff within the Office of the National Board

Serve as the staff lead of the National Board Development Committee, providing strategic leadership and support to the Committee

Support the stewardship, relationship building and cultivation with board members on behalf of GSUSA that result in a premier experience for all national board members

Ensure continuous improvement of the National Board recruitment and selection process, manage change processes with key stakeholders and provide transparency to delegates and applicants throughout the process

Provide expertise to curate and implement NBDC Strategy, manage processes, draft policy, and create an environment for an exemplary volunteer experience of all National Board and NBDC members

Develop strategic recruitment priorities and recruitment processes for open positions, in partnership with the National Board Development Committee and the Vice President, Governance

Provide expertise on candidate identification and cultivation techniques to ensure strong candidate pools for open positions on the National Board and NBDC and develop and deliver communication plans which ensure that candidates remain engaged and informed throughout the process. Exercise good professional judgement on candidate review and escalate concerns appropriately

Manage candidate pipeline data tracking, candidate progression through the selection process and assist the NDBC in slate development and organization

Develop and deliver National Board and NBDC onboarding plans to ensure new members are able to contribute effectively upon assuming their role

Monitor National Board and NBDC fulfilment of their agreed commitments

Develop education materials for national council delegates on the National Board recruitment process

Develop and deliver annual and multi-year engagement plans for National Board and NBDC alums to ensure these individuals are informed on current GSUSA priorities and stay connected to the Movement

Maintain accurate contact information for National Board Alum Society members

Ensure new members of the Society are appropriately onboarded

Support the Office of the National Board’s planning and execution of the National Council Session, in partnership with the Office of the National Board, Convention Team, and external stakeholders

Serve as the Office of the National Board lead on all Marketing deliverables for the National Council Session

Qualification

Nonprofit governance practicesBoard recruitment strategiesStakeholder managementOffice 365Microsoft ExcelPowerPoint proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Excellent verbal, written communication, interpersonal, presentation and organizational skills

Ability to listen, analyze, think clearly and creatively, work well with people individually and in a group with a high level of customer service

Willing to prepare for and attend board committee meetings, ask questions, take responsibility and follow through on a given assignment. This also applies to board events and National Council Session (Convention)

Ability to maintain the highest degree of professionalism and maturity when working with others—both internal and external to the organization

Must be exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with consistent follow through

Excellent proofreading and editing skills

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively under deadline

Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Willingness and ability to work non-standard hours and travel, as necessary

Must possess sensitivity to and tolerance of differing views, a friendly, responsive, and patient approach

Strong knowledge of nonprofit governance practices preferred

Office 365 or similar suites

Competency in PowerPoint or similar presentation software

Competency in Microsoft Excel or similar software

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off: GSUSA offers 20 days of paid time off, 2 floating holidays, as well as 9 workplace holidays per year. GSUSA staff also enjoy a paid holiday year-end office closure between Christmas and New Year's.

Medical and Behavioral Health Coverage

Plan options with individual and family coverage which includes wellness, hospitalization, and fertility assistance.

Both plans include GSUSA partial subsidy of premium costs

Dental and vision coverage

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) including Health, Dependent Care, and Limited FSA for those with Health Savings Accounts

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

12 weeks of paid parental leave

401(K) with company match

Short- and Long-Term Disability for salary continuation

Health and Wellness Classes and Activities throughout the year