Event Planner – Student, Educator & Young Professional Initiatives
PICPA
Application
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Posted: 28-Apr-22
Location: Philadelphia
Type: Full Time (Remote & In Office)
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Salary: 55,000 - 58,000
Categories:
Chapter Relations
Development and Foundation
Project Management/Program Development
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
Hybrid, Travel within PA Required
PICPA is in search of a professional and personable team player, with strong interpersonal skills to plan and execute student, educator, and Future CPA events and programs for the Pennsylvania CPA Foundation. The Pennsylvania CPA Foundation’s mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in accounting and to provide educational, motivational, and financial support to those working to attain the certified public accountant credential. PICPA is a dynamic, evolving, professional membership association dedicated to providing quality, relevant and engaging opportunities for Pennsylvania’s Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Come join our future thinking, equal opportunity organization where we foster a positive and collaborative work environment, and you can make a difference in every role.
The program administrator role requires a confident, inspiring individual to support the Pa CPA Foundation mission, team, programs, and activities. Using a combination of administrative and interpersonal skills, the program administrator will plan and execute student, educator, and Future CPA events and programs, serve as staff liaison to the chapter Schools and Colleges committees, as well as assist with Foundation donor development and stewardship. The ideal candidate will have meeting planning experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and a service-oriented attitude. Check out the 2020-2021 Annual Report for a peek at the programs you'll work on. https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=55116&l=1
This position requires travel to career activities and programs within Pennsylvania, including some overnights and evenings to attend events. The level of travel varies throughout the year, primarily September – November.
Responsibilities:
Planning and execution of Foundation in person and virtual events: working with relevant committees, speaker and volunteer coordination, logistics planning, and onsite registration
Serve as staff liaison to various committees: coordinating meetings, assist with the development of programs and events, coordinate speakers for presentations as needed
Provide administrative support for a variety of student engagement programs
Provide administrative support for fundraising and development, including donor research, documentation, sponsor communication, and web updates
Work with the Foundation leadership and other PICPA teams to assist with the execution of programs and activities
Contribute to the development and assessment of overall strategies to disseminate information on the accounting profession and CPA credential as a career choice
Assist with enhancing external relationships with schools, educators, student organizations, sponsors, donors and PICPA volunteers to support the mission of the Foundation
Travel within PA to activities and events
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Willing and able to travel to activities and events as needed
Preferred skills:
Experience working with volunteers, committees, etc.
Event and meeting planning
About the Culture:
PICPA is a future thinking, equal opportunity employer fostering a positive and collaborative work environment where you can make a difference in every role. A dynamic, evolving professional membership association dedicated to providing quality, relevant and engaging opportunities for Pennsylvania’s Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). We value collaboration and personal initiative, and PICPA is committed not only to our members but to our employees’ satisfaction and success. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset, enabling PICPA to achieve outstanding results. We invest heavily in technology and provide our team with ongoing education, training opportunities, competitive benefits, and flexible work schedules.
About the Benefits:
• Eligible for remote work; Travel within Pennsylvania required
• 35-hour work week
• Flexible schedules available after 6 months
• Employer paid Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance for employees, beginning first day of employment
• Employer pays a portion of deductible & dependent medical premium
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans - After one year employer contributes 100% match up to 6% of salary, plus 2% of salary to a profit-sharing plan
• 10 holidays each year, PTO, and paid volunteer time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Work equipment provided
• Travel reimbursement
• Commuter benefit – monthly pretax deduction for public transportation
PICPA is a future thinking, equal opportunity employer fostering a positive and collaborative work environment where you can make a difference in every role. A dynamic, evolving organization dedicated to providing quality, relevant and engaging opportunities for Pennsylvania’s Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). We value collaboration and personal initiative, and PICPA is committed not only to our members but to our employees’ satisfaction and success. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset, enabling PICPA to achieve outstanding results. We invest heavily in technology and provide our team with ongoing education, training opportunities, competitive benefits, and flexible work schedules.
Founded in 1897, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is the second-oldest CPA organization in the United States and the largest CPA association in Pennsylvania. Our more than 20,000 members include practitioners in public accounting, industry, government, and education. The PICPA supports current and future CPAs by providing education, networking, leadership, and volunteer opportunities. We represent the voice of the CPA profession in Pennsylvania thr...ough our advocacy efforts in the state legislature and promoting public confidence in CPAs and the quality of their services. Affiliation with the PICPA represents commitment to the CPA profession, including adherence to a Code of Professional Conduct and a stringent set of professional and technical standards.
