Governance Technology Specialist

Area Function The General Convention (the “GCO”), which Office includes the functions of the Secretary of the General Convention, the Treasurer of the General Convention, and the Manager of the General Convention (Canon I.1.12.b), and assists in the administration of the governance of the Church in a variety of ways: • Administrative and logistical support for the General Convention as directed by the Joint Standing Committee on Planning and Arrangements and the Presiding Officers. • Technical and logistical support for the in person and online meetings of the Executive Council of the General Convention as directed by the Chair. • Coordinate and support the work of the interim bodies of the General Convention (Canon I.1.12.b). • Administrative, technical and logistical support for meetings of the House of Bishops, under the direction of the Presiding Bishop, and any interim meetings of the House of Deputies, under the direction of the President of the House of Deputies. • Collection of the church’s annual Parochial Reports and Diocesan Reports (Canon I.4.6.i-j and Canon I.6). • Management and oversight of research projects pursuant to Canon I.2.4.a.7 or other research as directed by the Presiding Officers. • Serve as Registrar of the General Convention after appointment by the Presiding Bishop (Canon 1.1.5) which includes serving as an ex-officio member of the Archives Advisory Committee (Canon 1.5). • Provide administrative support in the episcopal election consent process to the Presiding Bishop and the Standing Committees of electing Dioceses. • Production of the canonical publications of the General Convention (Canon 1.1.1.d, Canon I.1.2.j). • Other duties arising out of the mandates of the General Convention and Executive Council. • The duties of the corporate secretary of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society. • The duties of the Secretary of the Executive Council Job Summary The Governance Technology Specialist provides administrative, logistical, and technical support for the governance work of The Episcopal Church. This position coordinates virtual and hybrid meetings, manages meeting logistics and related administrative processes, maintains governance technology platforms, and serves as a primary point of contact for meeting participants and volunteers. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple ongoing projects and recurring responsibilities simultaneously. While the role requires strong technical aptitude and comfort learning new systems, equal emphasis is placed on planning, coordination, customer service, and consistent follow-through. The Specialist will work closely with staff, church leaders, and volunteers to ensure the smooth operation of governance meetings, events, and related technology services. Reporting RelationshipsReports to the Director for Logistics and Risk for General Convention. Duties & Essential Job Functions Virtual & Hybrid Meeting Support Coordinate virtual, hybrid, and in-person governance meetings and events. Manage meeting logistics, registrations, and participant communications. Support virtual legislative committee meetings for General Convention. Configure and support meeting platforms and technology. Provide technical support to meeting participants and volunteers. Manage meeting technology equipment, including inventory, deployment, and maintenance. Coordinate equipment shipping, tracking, and returns. Maintain meeting procedures, documentation, and training materials. Interpretation Equipment Management Serve as the primary administrator for interpretation equipment used in governance meetings and events. Manage the setup, configuration, testing, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of interpretation equipment and related systems. Coordinate the preparation, deployment, shipping, tracking, return, and storage of interpretation equipment. Maintain inventory records for interpretation equipment. Evaluate interpretation equipment needs and recommend improvements to support governance meetings and events. Database and Application Management Maintain governance application records and data. Manage user profiles, groups, meetings, and related records. Support user access and routine application administration. Monitor data quality and accuracy. Governance Technologies Administer governance technology platforms and applications. Manage user accounts, permissions, and system configurations. Create and maintain board books, workspaces, webinars, and related resources. Provide user support and training. Maintain system documentation and records. Coordinate testing and implementation of system enhancements. General Convention Support Maintain and publish the web-based calendar of official and affiliated General Convention events. Provide on-site and remote support during General Convention. Perform other General Convention-related duties as assigned. Other Functions And ResponsibilitiesUtilize forms, registration, and data collection platforms to create and manage registrations, surveys, and information-gathering processes, as needed. Other duties as assigned. QualificationsRequiredMust have a Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of 2 years related work experience Strong administrative and organizational skills Above average technical aptitude Strong written communication and interpersonal skills Strong skills in Microsoft Office 365 Suite of applications PreferredWebsite, HTML, and Salesforce experience a plus. Experience with hybrid events Fluency in Spanish preferred. Work Environment ​ The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society has worked hard to foster a work environment that is achievement-oriented, self-actualizing, encouraging and affirmative of the value of both Society colleagues and our customers. Every employee of the Society is valued for how work is done as well as what work is done. Must be able to lift, carry, and move equipment and shipping containers weighing up to 50 pounds. Work is done primarily in an office environment. Must be willing and able to work some non-traditional hours. Occasional travel is required. The Episcopal Church Center is an equal opportunity employer and we actively seek qualified candidates from protected groups as defined under Federal and New York State laws as well as General Convention resolutions. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or military veteran status.