Sr. Governance & Family Communications Advisor

Position Purpose The Senior Governance & Family Communications Advisor supports the communications and related needs of L.L.Bean’s family governance leaders. This role works with HR, Governance Resource Team members and external advisors to provide strategic communications, coordination, project management and facilitation for the board and governance system. Responsibilities Serve as communications advisor to the Board Chair, Governance Committee Chair and other family members as needed. Create and maintain a 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 Committee Chair and family editorial planning calendar of all communication activities. Generate and deliver original written and multimedia content for the Board Chair, Governance Committee Chair and other key family governance leaders (formal and informal presentations, talking points, written announcements, speeches, video messages, etc.) 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 that enhance communications practices at L.L.Bean. Work in close partnership with the Corporate Internal & External Communications teams to keep the family audience informed of key business developments and ensure messaging is appropriate and aligned with corporate objectives. Provide governance support, project management and meeting facilitation for the Board, Owners Council and Governance Committee meetings. Coordinate topics and agendas with Governance Leaders to ensure cohesion across governance and alignment with management. Attend Governance Committee meetings and assist in progressing agreed‑upon actions in partnership with the Board Chair, Governance Committee Chair, Governance Liaison and 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 facilitation as needed. In alignment with the Governance Liaison, oversee needs for internal services, ensuring coordination and follow‑through (e.g., HR support or internal consulting). Help identify matters that may require Governance Committee or family input/awareness. In coordination with Finance/Strategy, facilitate the understanding of family points of view on areas such as financial return or brand execution, and participate in the coordination of quarterly meeting content aligned with owner needs. Health and Safety Requirement All employees must contribute to a safe and healthy workplace by following safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or behaviors, and modeling safe practices in leadership roles. Education 4‑Year Bachelor’s Degree. Years of Experience 7+ years in a communications role focused on Executive and/or Board messaging. Skills and Qualifications Strategic thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong project management capabilities and experience. Integrator who recognizes interdependencies and collaborates across the governance system and company to achieve results. Consultant to Executives, Owners, and Board members. Ability to integrate behavior, culture, and brand with communication objectives. Results‑focused leader whose behaviors align with L.L.Bean’s values. Diplomatic and reliable. Influence without authority. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities. Simplify complex information and design messaging for audiences under tight time frames. Manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively. Strong industry knowledge. Prior experience in a family‑owned, privately‑held organization is a plus. Benefits Our benefits package supports your health and financial goals, promotes a healthy work‑life balance, and includes programs and perks designed to help you recharge and enjoy the outdoors. #J-18808-Ljbffr L.L.Bean