Governance Manager

National Housing Trust•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

National Housing Trust (NHT) seeks an experienced, detail-oriented Governance Manager to oversee and coordinate governance activities for NHT and its affiliated organization, NHT Communities (NHTC). Reporting to the CEO, the role manages the full board governance lifecycle, including board and committee scheduling, agenda development, board book preparation and distribution, minutes, action-item tracking, communications, meeting logistics, travel coordination, and governance recordkeeping. The position also provides executive and administrative support to senior leadership and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure governance activities are carried out effectively and on time. The successful candidate is highly organized and self-directed, with demonstrated board governance experience and strong writing, editing, proofreading, and document-preparation skills. They can manage substantial volumes of information, identify errors and inconsistencies, and produce accurate, polished, professional materials. The position requires ownership, proactive communication, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision while maintaining effective relationships with board members, leadership, staff, and external partners. This Washington, DC-based position requires in-person work Tuesday through Thursday. The salary range is $70,000–$85,000; benefits are described as competitive, with further details available in NHT’s Summary of Benefits.

Requirements

1–3 years of relevant experience in governance, board administration, executive support, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft, edit, proofread, and communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally.
Experience in the affordable housing industry or a similarly complex, matrixed organization.
Exceptional attention to detail and a solution-oriented mindset.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects, manage competing deadlines, track multiple workstreams, and complete deliverables on time with minimal supervision.
Ability to create high-quality, visually appealing presentations using PowerPoint, Canva, or similar software, with attention to layout, formatting, branding, and visual consistency.
Professional, service-oriented approach to handling inquiries and interactions.
Excellent time management skills and ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Effective interpersonal and organizational skills that support collaboration across teams.
Strong budget management skills, including expense tracking, invoice processing, expenditure reconciliation, and accurate financial recordkeeping.
Proactive approach, including anticipating needs, identifying challenges, and taking initiative to resolve them.
Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential board, executive, and organizational information.
Commitment to NHT’s mission and dedication to supporting low-income families.

Responsibilities

Draft, compile, edit, format, and distribute board books, reports, presentations, memos, and other governance materials for NHT and NHTC.
Review, proofread, and format materials and communications on behalf of the CEO; incorporate feedback and manage revisions by established deadlines.
Serve as the primary governance liaison for NHT and NHTC board and committee members, senior leadership, and external partners; manage correspondence, inquiries, requests, reminders, and action-item follow-up.
Oversee governance calendars and deliverables, coordinate preparation, review, approval, and distribution of board and committee materials, and follow up with contributors on accuracy, completeness, and deadlines.
Take accurate minutes at board and committee meetings, record decisions and action items, prepare summaries and follow-up communications, and track progress and updates.
Maintain organized and accessible governance records, including bylaws, resolutions, minutes, and committee documents, while protecting confidential information.
Develop, maintain, and improve governance policies, procedures, templates, and workflows.
Coordinate NHT and NHTC board and committee meetings, including scheduling, agendas, materials, logistics, and written follow-up.
Coordinate meeting spaces, technology, catering, board member travel, accommodations, and reimbursements, and address logistical needs proactively.
Develop, manage, and monitor governance-related budgets and expenses, including meeting costs, travel, and reimbursements.
Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO, including calendar management, scheduling, correspondence, expense reports, travel and hotel arrangements, conference registrations, and other executive support.
Provide administrative and logistical support to senior leadership, including senior team meetings, scheduling, meeting preparation, and special projects.
Manage and maintain SAM.gov and other required NHT and NHTC registrations, including timely renewals and compliance.
Assist the Office Operations and Human Resources team with staff meetings, office activities, events, and other administrative and operational needs as requested.