What you'll do
- Maintain and oversee chapter governance documents, including bylaws, charters, role descriptions, and board policies.
- Ensure board operations, decisions, and practices align with ALPFA governance requirements and internal policies.
- Manage board voting processes, including elections, resolutions, and formal approvals, ensuring quorum and documentation requirements are met.
- Track board terms, appointments, transitions, and vacancies to ensure continuity and compliance.
- Serve as a governance resource to board leadership, flagging risks or process gaps when necessary.
- Maintain records of official votes, governance decisions, and compliance-related documentation.
- Coordinate with ALPFA Nationals on governance or compliance-related matters as needed.
- Support the development and maintenance of governance SOPs and compliance calendars.
What you bring
- Strong understanding of governance, compliance, or organizational oversight principles.
- High attention to detail and comfort working with policies, rules, and procedures.
- Ability to apply structure while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
- Strong written documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to operate with neutrality and integrity in decision-making processes.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership and board members.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
How our board works
ALPFA Puerto Rico operates with a dedicated "working board" of volunteers, responsible for strategic planning, implementation, and execution of key programming. The Board of Directors is led by the Chapter President, with support from an Executive Committee and a Corporate Advisory Board. There are no salaried or paid positions within the organization.
Directors can recruit committee members (non-board members) to help reach their goals. Executive Board Members serve for two years, while Directors have a one-year term. All board members become Gold members as part of onboarding.
Board members typically have 5+ years of professional experience, with exceptions for candidates who bring exceptional skills in specific areas. Directors average 3 to 5 hours a week, with more during business planning season. Executive board members average 5 to 10 hours a week. All Board Members are expected to show up at ALPFA Puerto Rico events whenever possible. Board meetings are held once a month.