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 

The Assistant for Member Services helps AISGW staff to effectively host approximately 15-20 events every year. The Assistant is a detail-oriented and technologically savvy aide, who can plan and execute programming and events from start to finish, will interact with 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. Over time the role may allow for increased responsibility and engagement in developing association programs. 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Partner with the Associate Director for Programs and Engagement to execute 15–20 events annually, ensuring all aspects—from online registration to post-event data—are handled with precision and professionalism. 
• Coordinate logistics: set up online registration, procure and manage outside caterers 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. 
• Be present at events from registration through breakdown if needed. 
• 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 
• Familiarity with D.C. area independent schools either as a former employee, parent volunteer or alumnus strongly preferred 
• Prior experience in event and/or program planning 
• Familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint, Canva and Publisher 
• 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. 

About The Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington

AISGW was founded in 1951 as The Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington, an organization supporting independent schools in Washington, D.C. and its environs. Since then, we’ve grown to a community of 78 schools educating over 30,000 students from early childhood through high school in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Our schools are non-profit, governed by lay boards of directors, independently financed, and have non-discrimination admissions and employment policies. They serve many different types of students using many different educational strategies, providing families with a wide range of educational options, and helping to make greater Washington one of the most vibrant educational landscapes in the nation.

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