(Volunteer) Governance Architect

Job Position: (Volunteer) Governance Architect

About Gender Freedom Society:

Gender Freedom Society is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to building an inclusive and supportive community for gender-diverse people. Through education, advocacy and community building, we create spaces where everyone can thrive in their authentic selves.

Candidates for this position must be residents of North America.

Role Summary:

As a (Volunteer) Governance Architect for Gender Freedom Society, you will play an important role in creating and implementing internal policies, and ensuring the organization’s strategy into execution by clarifying roles, setting controls, and guiding consistent decision-making across functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide the structural framework for decision-making, oversight, and alignment with organization objectives, values, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that roles, responsibilities, and workflows are clearly defined and integrated across organization domains.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate regulatory, operational, and reputational risks.
• Standardize decision-making and organization processes across departments and teams.
• Enhance visibility into resource allocation, reducing waste and duplication.

Qualifications:

These are meant as a general guide to the kind of background that supports this role, not a strict checklist, we encourage you to apply even if you don't check every box.

• A background in Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Nonprofit Management, Public Policy, or a related field is helpful, but equivalent experience is just as valued.
• Experience developing or implementing internal policies, governance frameworks, or standard operating procedures is a plus; nonprofit governance experience is especially welcome.
• Experience in policy analysis, policy writing, or working within a policy-focused role (government, advocacy, or nonprofit) translates well here.
• Some familiarity with risk management, compliance, or regulatory considerations relevant to nonprofits is useful.
• An understanding of organizational design - role clarity, workflow standardization, cross-functional coordination will serve you well here.
• Strong written communication is important, since much of the role involves turning strategy into clear policy documents.
• Comfort collaborating across teams, including board, staff, and volunteer leadership, matters more than any specific credential.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Help sustain a nonprofit that supports the transgender and gender-diverse community.
• Be part of a welcoming and affirming team.
• Flexible, remote-friendly role with opportunities for skill-building.
• Gain valuable experience in professional development.