Corporate Governance and Contracts Specialist

Corporate Governance and Contracts Specialist 

Reports to: Counsel & Senior Advisor

Location: Washington, D.C., Hybrid 

Status: Full-time; Exempt

Salary Range $75,000 - $93,000

About The Hub

Launched in 2016, The Hub is a nonprofit effort made up of a growing team of communications, research, and organizing experts who have extensive experience in campaign strategy, digital, and polling and analytics. We believe in a country where everyone has the opportunity to succeed in our economy and participate in our democracy, and we make that vision a reality by partnering with advocacy groups – bringing surge capacity and coordination to build innovative and effective campaigns.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where people from all backgrounds can participate, grow, and succeed in our organization. We believe we have a duty to use our power and privilege to contribute to transformational change to ensure our government is working for everyone and that all families have a fair shot.

Position Summary

The Hub Project is seeking an experienced Corporate Governance and Contracts Specialist who will be a primary support for The Hub’s in-house counsel and partner to the Finance and Campaign Operations team. The role will be responsible for corporate governance and the start-to-finish contracting process, including collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The Corporate Governance and Contracts Specialist will work with a team of passionate and talented staff within the organization to support dynamic and effective issue advocacy campaigns. This position is critical to the successful operation of our programs, ensuring efficiency and compliance with protocols and best practices. 

As the Corporate Governance and Contracts Specialist, you will manage:

Corporate Governance (40%)

• Manage corporate filings and records including incorporation documents, regulatory filings, internal policy acknowledgements, and other documentation
• Coordinate board meetings and facilitate communications between directors and relevant staff
• Manage development of board materials, including presentations, resolutions, and financial reports – in cooperation with relevant program, legal, and finance personnel
• Collaborate with counsel to monitor adherence to relevant laws, regulations, policies, and best practices

Contracts (40%)

• Manage the lifecycle of contracts and amendments, from initial request to execution, guiding stakeholders to secure necessary services
• Prepare contracts with attention to detail, using contract templates where possible and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the information
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders at all levels to identify contract and amendment needs and preferences
• Serve as the primary point of contact on contract-related matters, providing guidance and support as needed
• Facilitate coordination and communication between program teams, legal, finance, and account managers, as well as vendors
• Continuously evaluate and enhance existing processes and support the development of new procedures to optimize efficiency
• Assist the finance team with ensuring contract-related invoices are accurate and in alignment with contract terms
• Work closely with counsel to identify legal issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
   

Legal Support (20%)

• Assist counsel as needed to provide timely and accurate guidance to Hub project teams

About You:

• Experience working in corporate governance, contract management, or similar legal or administrative support role
• Familiarity with 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and political activity rules preferred, but not required 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to work well in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with ability to articulate concepts to stakeholders of all levels in the organization
• Experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and able to incorporate the perspectives of multiple communities, particularly those from marginalized communities, into decision-making processes
• Demonstrated commitment to building a just and inclusive economy that provides opportunity and dignity to all Americans and a passion for preserving and strengthening democracy

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 120 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90-days of employment.
 

Hiring Statement

The Hub is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

E-Verify 

NVF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.

How to apply

This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from The Hub. Thank you for your interest!