Employment Opportunities

Join the Society for Corporate Governance Team

The Society for Corporate Governance is always seeking experienced, mission-driven professionals who are passionate about empowering professionals to enhance corporate governance through education, collaboration, and advocacy. We offer a dynamic and rewarding work environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a generous benefits package and the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders in a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and excellence.

Founded in 1946, the Society for Corporate Governance is a 501(c)(6) association of approximately 3,700 members dedicated to effective corporate governance by empowering professionals with programming, content, benchmarking, peer-to-peer networking, professional development opportunities, as well as engaging with policymakers on corporate governance and disclosure matters at the federal, state, and international levels. 

The Society operates through its national office and through 21 chapters across the United States.  As an organization, it strives to match the professionalism, commitment, and expertise of our members.  The national office culture is welcoming, collaborative, empowering, and supportive.  Our staff are eager to learn and grow, enthusiastic and engaged, adaptable and accountable, respectful, and justifiably proud of their work.

Overview

Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Chief Knowledge Officer and working under the daily supervision of the Vice President, Programming & Content, the Manager, Programming & Content, works closely with other Society staff and collaborative partners to assist in developing, facilitating, and maintaining national and regional programming, content, and research, consistent with the education, collaboration, and advocacy aspects of the Society’s mission.

Programming

• Supports the development, coordination, and execution of substantive programming including roundtables, panel discussions, webinars, discussion groups, and other structured discussions on core and emerging topics consistent with member priorities and interests, collaborative relationships, organizational partnership agreements, and other Society plans and initiatives.
• Handles logistical coordination of programming, including scheduling, speaker identification and communication, invitations, materials preparation, registration, and follow-up.
• Coordinates feedback collection from program participants to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepares and supports preparation of program takeaways.
• Assists in maintaining a comprehensive programming calendar to support planning and execution.

Research and Content

• Assists in developing, coordinating, and drafting or facilitating drafting and publication of key research and reports with collaborative partners and on a standalone basis – including in conjunction with or resulting from various Society programming efforts or multi-faceted initiatives – on core and emerging topics.
• Updates and maintains a Society Director Education Programs listing.
• Reviews, updates, and maintains substantive content on Society website practical resource pages to ensure content remains current and relevant.
• In collaboration with Vice President, Programming & Content and GC, fields, researches, and responds to substantive member questions, using Society website practice resource pages and external platforms and resources to identify relevant information.

Benchmarking

• Supports the development, coordination, and execution of member–requested and Society-initiated benchmarking surveys and supports the overall survey process, including survey setup, analysis, and reporting.
• Supports the development, coordination, and facilitation of member–requested and Society-initiated poll questions and analyzes and reports poll results.
• Assists in maintaining a comprehensive benchmarking survey calendar to support planning and execution.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintains a tracker to monitor daily member inquiries, ensuring timely follow-up and accurate reporting.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed to support the overall goals and operations of the Society.

Challenges/Problem Solving

• Collaborates and builds strong relationships at all organizational levels and across functions while balancing multiple priorities and projects. Work requires independent problem solving and resolution.
• Works with members, Society leaders, and colleagues via collaborative engagement planning to support the Society’s mission.

Strategic and Operational Contribution

• Actively participates in the Society’s strategic and operational planning processes, contributing ideas, insights, and feedback to support long-term success. 
• Supports the Vice President in developing, monitoring, and executing annual hybrid and virtual program planning and content to support the achievement of the Society’s annual goals and strategic objectives.
• With the General Counsel & Chief Knowledge Officer, Vice President, Programming & Content and other relevant staff, helps maintain and ensure adherence to written standard operating procedures to govern the Society’s programming, content, and benchmarking.
• Maintains awareness of key organizational priorities and collaborates across teams to help ensure sustained progress toward shared objectives and performance benchmarks.
• Serves as a brand ambassador for the Society, upholding its values and mission in all interactions and communications, and promoting a positive, inclusive experience that supports member engagement and growth.

Qualifications and Experience

• College B.S. or B.A. degree in a business-related field of study.
• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with corporate governance concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Work experience in (para)legal or governance role will be considered as part of the overall qualifications.

Salary and Benefits

• Base salary: $70,000-$80,000, depending on qualifications and/or experience.
• Full suite of subsidized healthcare, vision, dental, and others plans.
• Generous Paid Time Off based on experience and position level.
• 401k Plan.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to hr@societycorpgov.org.