Take the next step in your career at APWA!

American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of public works. The Executive team is seeking a new Board Operations and Governance Manager to provide support to our Board of Directors, APWA committees and the internal leadership team.

About the Role:
The Board Operations & Governance Manager ensures the effective functioning of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and related governance bodies. This role is responsible for coordinating board and committee meetings, preparing agendas and materials, maintaining governance documents, and overseeing board nominations and election processes. As a key liaison between the CEO, board members, and committees, the manager plays a central role in ensuring governance practices are efficient, transparent, and aligned with the association’s strategic priorities.

What You Will Need to Succeed:
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, nonprofit management, business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in board governance, executive support, or association management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit governance practices and board relations.
• Exceptional organizational, facilitation, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and volunteers.
• Strong attention to detail, with experience drafting minutes, managing records, and coordinating complex processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with board management software or platforms preferred.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
• Association and/or meeting planning experience is a plus!

Why APWA?
APWA is proud to be a people-centric workplace, with a key focus on flexibility and work-life balance. We offer hybrid work schedules, 15 days each of paid vacation and family medical leave, 11 paid holidays and the opportunity to have a flexible schedule with alternate Fridays off. We also offer excellent and affordable insurance coverage and matching retirement contributions. APWA invests in ongoing growth through employee professional development and continuing education opportunities.
We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. Every role at APWA contributes to advancing the quality of life for others as we support those who operate, improve, and
maintain public works and infrastructure. As we serve over 32,000 members (and counting!) across North America, we’re always looking for motivated and inspiring people to join us.

What You Will Need to Succeed:
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, nonprofit management, business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in board governance, executive support, or association management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit governance practices and board relations.
• Exceptional organizational, facilitation, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and volunteers.
• Strong attention to detail, with experience drafting minutes, managing records, and coordinating complex processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with board management software or platforms preferred.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
• Association and/or meeting planning experience is a plus!

About American Public Works Association

The American Public Works Association is an international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services. Originally chartered in 1937, APWA is the largest and oldest organization of its kind in the world, with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, an office in Washington, D.C., and 62 chapters throughout North America. APWA provides a forum in which public works professionals can exchange ideas, improve professional competency, increase the performance of their agencies and companies, and bring important public works-related topics to public attention in local, state and federal arenas. The association is a highly participatory organization, with hundreds of opportunities for leadership and service, and a network of several dozen national committees in every area of public works. Governed by a 17-member board of directors, elected at both the regional and national levels, APWA is an open, flexible association with a diversified and growing membership of 30,000+ and a reputation for quality services and products.

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