Interested in working with independent schools in the greater D.C. area? We are looking for a new team member to join us in our small school-based association. The Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW) supports 79 independent schools in Washington, D.C. and its environs, which in turn educate over 30,000 students from early childhood through high school. The association is committed to fostering high professional standards and sound educational practices at and among its member schools through innovative leadership and professional development programs for heads of school, administrators and boards of trustees. We are also the leading advocate for independent schools in the region, working with media, government, educational and community individuals and groups to sustain and strengthen education in the Washington D.C. area. 

The position is part-time and can provide some flexibility in terms of hours and location. Start date is July 1, 2025. Please email info@aisgw.org if interested. 

Summary 

Reporting to the Associate Director for Members and Engagement, the Assistant for Membership Services helps AISGW staff to effectively host approximately 15-20 events every year. The Assistant is a detail-oriented and technologically savvy aide, who will interact with almost all web and software tools used by the Association and who will need to keep track of the details for the successful implementation of many of the Association’s member services. The Assistant will work on a part-time basis, roughly 10 hours per week. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Partner with the Associate Director for Members and Engagement to execute 15–20 events annually, ensuring all aspects—from online registration to post-event data—are handled with precision and creativity. 
• Coordinate logistics: set up online registration, manage catering and supplies, prepare name tags and rosters, and ensure all technology needs are met for speakers and attendees. 
• Serve as a key point of contact, communicating with event venues and attendees. 
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and team to design visually engaging presentations using Canva, PowerPoint and other creative tools. 
• Source and recommend engaging speakers and fresh program ideas by researching current trends and identifying thought leaders who will inspire and inform our member schools. 
• Track, compile, and analyze program data to help us continually improve our offerings and member engagement.
• Tackle additional projects and responsibilities as they arise, contributing your ideas and energy to our small, collaborative team. 

Education and/or Experience 

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree. 
• Strong communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills. 
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work with external and internal constituents 
• Ideally, experience working in our area schools. 
• Familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint, Canva and Publisher preferred. 
• Job requires access to a car for event management. 

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter, explaining how s/he would be a good match for these criteria, as well as three professional references, to AISGW Executive Director Amy McNamer at amcnamer@aisgw.org.