Governance Support Intern

The Governance Support intern will be responsible for developing documents and processes to guide and support the work of the board committees, advisory committees, and the corporation’s voting delegates.  The intern is required to work out of the corporate headquarters at least once a week; otherwise, the position may be remote. 

Learning Outcomes include the following:  

• Gain experience planning, creating, and developing policies and procedures. 
• Gain experience in researching and analyzing data. 
• Gain experience in creating professional written correspondence. 
• Gain an understanding of non-profit operations.
• Gain experience working in a professional office setting.
• Gain experience working with dynamic community leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research industry best practices for board committees, advisory committees, and non-profit organizations.
• Utilize the organization’s existing governance documents (bylaws, charters, etc.) to develop new documents and processes that support efficient operations of the executive offices and committees.
• Assist with onboarding new committee members.
• Prepare Executive-level documents and correspondence drafts for C-Suite review.
• Prepare and present organized, structured, and informative presentations in a clear and understandable manner appropriate for the individual or group. 
• Provide professional, quality customer service to all customers (i.e. donors, members, volunteers, staff and other community contacts).
• Handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Girl Scout mission by representing GSHPA in a positive and professional manner.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of council-wide initiatives and/or cross functional teams to further the mission of GSHPA.

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:

• Enrollment in a college course in Non-Profit Management, Business, Organizational Development, or related field.  
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom and Microsoft Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Conduct polite and professional communication in person in addition to via phone, virtual meetings, email, and/or mail.
• Effectively identify, analyze and solve problems.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation.
• Pass and maintain required background clearances.
• Work with individuals of diverse background and ages.
• Use sound judgment and critical thinking skill when decision making.
• Strong public relations skills and ability to develop community collaborations.
• Travel to Harrisburg and/or Lewisburg office, as needed.
• Lift/carry thirty (30) pounds.
• Sitting, standing, or walking for a moderate period of time is required.