Sr. Governance & Family Communications Advisor

At we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcomeboth here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.

Are youknowledgeable and passionateabout helping family businesses thriveDo you wantto partner withgovernanceleadersat an iconic brandto help themprogress initiatives and communicate withstakeholders Maine is seeking a SeniorGovernance & Family CommunicationsAdvisorto become a trustedpartnerto governance this role you wouldshape clear thoughtful communications coordinate meaningful initiatives and help connect family members to the business in ways that strengthen alignment trust position requires astrategic mindsetcollaborative approach communicationsexpertiseandproject management and facilitation skills. Experienceoperatingin a family business environmentisstrongly role requires(minimum)3 days per week onsite.

Job Description:

Position Purpose:TheSenior Governance & Family Communications Advisor supports the communications and related needs of governance leaders. Alongside HR other members of the Governance Resource Team and external advisors this role supports the governance system through strategic communications coordination projectmanagementand facilitation. The advisor consults with the Board Chair Governance Committee Chair GovernanceLiaisonand family governance leaders to provide communications and project support as well asconnectsfamily members to company resources and helps progress important family initiatives. The advisor develops and distributes communications supporting the governance system especially on behalf of the Board helps to ensureappropriate familyawareness and involvement in key company issues whilemaintainingalignment across internal and external resources.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as communications advisor to the Board Chair Governance Committee Chair and other family members as needed.

• Create andmaintaina communications strategy for the family audience including curating business updates.

• Develop and execute an annual Governance Committee Roadmap that encompasses communication and project needs for the Board Chair Governance CommitteeChairand family editorial planning calendar of all communication activities.

• Generate and deliver original written and multimedia content for the Board Chair Governance CommitteeChairand other key family governance leaders (including formal and informal presentations and talking points written announcementsspeeches video messages etc.)for internal and external communications on topics such as governance Purpose and stakeholder engagement.

• Maintain and update the Family SharePoint site and the Family Guidebook. Stay abreast of advances in communication technologies as they pertain to enhancing communications practices at .

• Work in close partnership with the Corporate Internal & External Communications teams ensuring the family audience stays abreast of key business developments and that all messaging isappropriateand aligned with external messagingobjectives.

• Provide Governance support project management and meeting facilitation for the Board OwnersCounciland Governance Committee meetings.

• In partnership with Governance Leaders coordinatetopicsand agendas to ensure cohesion across governance and alignment with management.

• Attend Governance Committee meetings andassistin progressing agreed upon actions in partnership with the Board Chair Governance Committee Chair GovernanceLiaisonand external advisors.

• Support the Board Chair and Governance Committee through project management and planning tasks as well as ad hoc projects engaging with external parties as needed.

• Provide professional facilitationas needed.

• In alignment with the Governance Liaison quarterbackneeds forinternal services overseeing their coordination and ensuring follow through this may includeHR supportorinternal consulting.

• Helpidentifymatters that may requireGovernanceCommittee or family input/awareness.

• In coordination withFinance/Strategyhelpfacilitatetheunderstanding offamily points of view on areas of oversight such as financial return or brand executionparticipatingin the coordination of quarterly meeting content aligned with owner needs.

Health and Safety Requirement:Every employeeis responsible forcontributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors evaluate risk and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.

Education Level:4-YearBachelorsDegree
Years of Experience:7

Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 7yearsexperiencein a communications role focused on Executive and/or Board messaging

• Strategic thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong project management capabilities and experience

• Integrator who recognizesinterdependenciesand collaborates across the governance system and company to achieve results

• Able to act as a consultant to ExecutivesOwnersand Board members

• Able to integrate behavior culture and Brand with communication objectives

• Strong results-focused leader whose behaviors align with

• Diplomatic and reliable

• Able to influence without authority

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities

• Able to simplify complex information and design messaging for audiences under tighttimeframes

• Able to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively

• Strong industry knowledge

• Prior experience working in a family-ownedprivately-heldorganization a plus

If you care about the outdoors joining is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.

If your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think youd be great at this role wed love to learn more about you! At we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.