Director of Leadership Governance and Strategy

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 1950, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association representing more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 67 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically, profitably and for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. For more information about ABC, visit us at www.abc.org.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Governance, Leadership and Strategy staff person represents ABC’s philosophy, policy positions, programs and services to chapters and members. The position will manage chapter and National volunteer resources and respond to all member needs. The Director of Governance, Leadership and Strategy will strengthen governance & management for chapters and National volunteer leaders so that they function effectively. The position will provide strategic support to chapters and encourage high performance.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Governance

  • Compile good governance practices based on accountability, transparency, sustainability, and high performance.
  • Utilize effective non-profit management best practices to create effective world class governance.
  • Conduct webinars on issues of interest/concern to national & chapter leaders and volunteers, including best practices, effective governance, and operations management.
  • Assist in research and development of historical data to provide metrics for policy and program implementation.
  • In conjunction with the President & CEO, assist in staffing the National Executive Committee
  • Serve as the staff liaison for the Bylaws Committee by overseeing the process for review of bylaws, positions and policy.
  • Serve as the staff liaison for the Certification Committee by overseeing the process of certifying candidates for office within the National organization.
  • Serve as the staff liaison for the Nominating Committee by overseeing the process for nominating candidates for the offices of chair, chair-elect, and secretary within the National organization.
  • Organize and facilitate the election of all regional vice chairs and officers withing the National organization.
  • Work with the President & CEO on all aspects of the Association’s Strategic Plan.
  • Develop content for board orientations, and board self-assessment workshops for national and chapters to identify strengths and weaknesses with regards to understanding of fiduciary and board responsibilities, ensuring chapters utilize principles of good governance.
  • Provide national committee and national committee staff liaison orientations.
  • Develop and approve curriculum for national conferences as directed and provide subject matter expertise for specific topic areas.

Chapter Development

  • Conduct board orientations, facilitate planning conferences, and conduct board-self assessment workshops for chapters.
  • Provide volunteer leaders and chapter presidents with direction, program options, and support to deliver on the association’s mission and strategic objectives.
  • Serves as a key member of the Chapter Services team, participating in the staffing of the Chapter Development Committee. This position contributes to the achievement of association goals and objectives as assigned to the committee as well as the development of strategy for, implementation of new chapter policies and procedures.

Volunteer Management and Committees

  • Work to recruit, retain, and assess committee members for all national committees.
  • Direct the national volunteer program by retaining participation records, maintaining open lines of communication, performing training, and providing guidelines for national committee operations.
  • Responsible for development and upkeep of all committee applications, forms, templates, and web pages.
  • Train staff on engagement and good governance practices when dealing with volunteers.
  • Assist Director of Meetings and Events in developing committee meeting schedule in conjunction with National Board meetings
  • Oversight of the Association’s Leadership & Governance budget pertaining to engagement and participation of our members for Board meetings, committee meetings, and the organization’s Strategic Planning Process.

National Board Meeting

  • Facilitate National Board of Director meetings including audio-visuals, agenda development, implementation, and tracking, in coordination with the President & CEO.
  • Educate Board Chair on proper governance, including the use of Roberts Rules of Order.
  • Assist the Association’s Parliamentarian in administering proper governance, including the use of Roberts Rules of Order.
  • Assist committees in the development of Bylaws and/or Policy language and Board presentations prior to a vote of the Board.
  • Responsible for research and acquisition of voting software for use by the association’s Board of Directors.
  • Responsible for training the association’s Board of Directors on voting software and procedures.
  • Ensure the integrity of all votes taken by the Board of Directors by ensuring proper implementation of any voting software and secure storage of vote data.

Overall

  • Other duties as necessary and assigned to support the strategic priorities of ABC.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

To achieve our mission, we hire energetic and fun-loving individuals who possess the following skills:

  • Available for extensive overnight travel (up to 50%) by land and/or air.
  • Professional demeanor and presentation of self.
  • Ability to organize and manage several priorities simultaneously while working under pressure and deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Organizational awareness & resourcefulness - understanding of whom to engage in order to identify solutions & resolve issues.
  • Ability to take ownership of a process.
  • Demonstrates the highest level of personal and ethical standards.
  • Work accurately with close attention to detail.
  • Familiar with volunteer management practices.
  • Ability to execute strategic goals by working collaboratively.
  • Presentation and leadership skills.

Overall

  • Other duties as necessary and assigned to support the strategic priorities of ABC.

Specialized Skills:

Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to creatively translate and communicate information.

  • Outstanding facilitation and presentation skills including use of technology to communicate ideas and strategy
  • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with individuals across the organization, present information, and write cohesive reports for audiences with varying degrees of expertise. Experience in facilitation of long- and short-term planning.
  • Experience serving on an association board of directors or intimate knowledge of volunteer boards and governance systems.
  • The ability to speak in front of large groups.
  • Experience in setting and achieving measurable targets, managing resources, communicating and coordinating between multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 7 years related work experience.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Nondiscrimination: ABC is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. ABC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ABC believes that inclusion and diversity among employees are critical to its success, and seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Disability Specifications: ABC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, including individuals with disabilities. ABC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensures that qualified individuals with disabilities are given equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. A reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Physical Demands: When performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to have the ability to:

  • Move about the office or other work locations, including standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods.
  • Perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and to receive detailed information through oral communication to talk and hear.
  • Sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • See and read computer screens, printed materials, and other visual aids at close and distant ranges. This may also include the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Employees must adhere to all health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.

Work Environment:This role is carried out in a standard office setting with minimal noise. ABC provides flexible work arrangements and working hours to support various lifestyles and encourage a healthy work-life balance. The safety and well-being of employees are paramount, and all health and safety guidelines must be followed, whether working in the office, remotely, or at another location during employment.

Compensation:

Compensation package includes salary and annual bonus eligibility.