See BelowAs a member of the USGBC Community team, this individual will ensure integration and communication amongst volunteer leaders and between volunteers and USGBC staff. This position will also involve working closely with USGBC’s Chapter Steering Committee (the national volunteer body that sets chapter policy) as well as playing an integral role in reviewing and overhauling various guidelines and policy documents that define the relationship between USGBC and its chapters. The Community Volunteer Specialist will also serve as a subject matter expert in volunteer management and nonprofit governance, and will provide procedural guidance and advice to USGBC chapter leaders and committee members. This individual will also occasionally facilitate high-level chapter meetings related to strategic restructuring and mergers.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

  • Liaise with USGBC staff who support volunteer committees to ensure coordination of work plans and messaging
  • Serve as the fulcrum for all USGBC volunteer committees, and act as the primary staff point of contact for the steering committee leadership team
  • Support the Chapter Steering Committee (CSC) and its leaders to ensure the group is meeting its strategic objectives
  • Develop CSC meeting agendas, ensure compliance with the CSC work plan, manage CSC communications, and track CSC contributions to USGBC strategic plan metrics
  • Manage the Governance Working Group, a subcommittee of the CSC, comprised of chapter leaders from across the country tasked with providing direction and guidance related to national policies that affect USGBC chapters
  • Oversee USGBC’s volunteer recognition program, which includes tracking volunteer contributions and promoting a culture of gratitude
  • Conduct trainings for chapter and volunteer leaders in areas such as board development, strategic planning, and volunteer management
  • Field chapter leader questions related to non-profit governance and board development
  • Respond to requests to review chapter governance documents, such as bylaws or articles of incorporation, to ensure alignment with USGBC policy
  • Coach chapters who are considering a strategic restructuring and facilitate statewide merger summits
  • Serve as the staff point-of-contact for regional committees
  • Represent the Community Team in discussions related to the restructuring of USGBC’s membership program
  • Oversee USGBC’s organizational membership to BoardSource
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

  • Minimum 3 years relevant nonprofit experience
  • BA or BS in a related field (e.g., nonprofit management, leadership or organizational development, public administration, etc.) required, Master’s preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and adhere to timelines with meticulous attention to detail
  • Experience delivering group trainings and/or facilitating large meetings
  • Excellent people skills with a positive and friendly attitude
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent public speaking and presentation abilities
  • Ability to handle a broad range of volunteer stakeholders with grace and diplomacy
  • Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work
  • Proficient in all necessary MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Willingness to travel domestically on occasion
  • Commitment to USGBC mission

Please submit resume and letter of interest, with salary requirements and title of position applying for, via email to jobs@usgbc.org or fax to 202-478-5046, attn: Human Resources. Please indicate where you saw the posting for this opportunity. No phone calls please.