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We have an exciting opportunity for a Governance Associate to join our Executive Office! You will manage and/or support various governance activities of the organization. 

Are you ready to be a Force for Science?

What You’ll Do

• Manage, monitor, and serve as trusted advisor and resource for section nominations/leadership development process
• Develop project timeline for the section nominations process and track deliverables
• Evaluate and assess the annual nominations/leadership development process with an eye toward identifying challenges and offering suggestions for improvement when needed
• Ensure volunteer committee goals are aligned with organizational strategic goals
• Lead the annual election process, including coordinating with elected candidates, drafting biographies, and working with the election vendor to create an all-member election
• Successfully engage volunteer leaders and help facilitate new paths of leadership
• Help create an onboarding program as well as annual training for volunteer leaders
• Provide consistent communication with and support to volunteer leaders
• Provide operational support to sections when needed
• Coordinate cross-departmental communication and collaboration to support governance activities
• Ensure compliance with governance requirements
• Serve as source of information on governance procedures to various parties
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department director
• Provide logistical support at the Annual Meeting and other governance-oriented events

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience which demonstrates the necessary skills and expertise required for the position
• 5 - 7 years of solid administrative experience with proven track record of taking on progressively sophisticated responsibilities
• Ability to handle confidential details with absolute discretion
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to support team members when needed
• Ability to handle complexities with solution-oriented focus
• Ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate, and complete multiple projects on deadline
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills for both internal and external constituencies
• Superior proofreading skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (including mail merges), Salesforce, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, AirTable, various cloud-based platforms
• Desire to stay and grow with the department and organization
• Familiarity with governance processes, volunteer management and/or volunteer engagement preferred
• Membership organization and customer service experience preferred

Application Process 

Apply directly at: https://bit.ly/GovAsc22

Submit a resume, cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position, and writing sample by July 8, 2022. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A Recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

AAAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.