Program and Communications Assistant

The Tax Council
Washington, DC, USA
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Job Description


Elite membership association seeking detail oriented, highly organized and self-motivated administrative professional to join small staff team




Primary responsibilities include:


 

  • Assist in the coordination and execution of all tax-legislative events annually including legislative luncheons, the Annual Meeting, the Spring Legislative Conference, mini-conferences, virtual events and roundtable discussions


  • Assist in the implementation of membership development and outreach activities for The Tax Council including membership research, direct email and solicitation campaigns


  • Assist in the coordination and management of the Tax Council Policy Institute’s Symposium (Tax Council Policy Institute is the sister organization of The Tax Council)


  • Generate a daily newsletter that updates members on current and impending tax policies or laws that could impact the way companies do business


  • Generate a monthly newsletter to keep members apprised of organization activities and member news with creative graphics and photos


  • Take photos and summarize remarks made at luncheons that are to be included in the monthly newsletters


  • Manage the social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr) of The Tax Council and the Tax Council Policy Institute


  • Provide a constant update of both organizations’ websites


  • Provide administrative support to the President & CEO and Director of Operations


  • Provide general maintenance of all files


 

Required Skills:


  • Bachelor’s degree


  • Organized, highly-motivated and high attention to details


  • Exceptional writing skills is a MUST


  • Excellent communication skill


  • Highly proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


  • Excellent command of Constant Contact, Canva, social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Flickr)


  • Desire to contribute to the organization and passion to learn


  • Interest in nonprofit work, tax policy and/or event planning


  • Willingness to work independently and as part of a team in a small office environment


  • Friendly and patient (good sense of humor a plus!)


 


Benefits


  • Competitive compensation package that includes employer-paid health insurance, 401K, and transportation (SmarTrip) subsidy


  • Paid personal days


  • Possible flexible schedule


 

To apply for the position, please email a cover letter, resume and one-page writing sample to dsiu@thetaxcouncil.org. Applications without all three items will not be considered.