Job Description
M Street Center Name Change Implementation Project
Project Overview
We're implementing a comprehensive name change from "Perry School Community Services Center" to "M Street Center" and need an experienced nonprofit administrative specialist to execute our detailed 20-task implementation plan.
Timeline: 3-4 weeks full-time work (30-40 hours/week)
Start Date: Immediate (upon successful trial completion)
Structure: Paid trial week + full project implementation
Clear Deliverables & Expectations
Phase 1 - Trial Week (Tasks 1-4)
Deliverables:
Board messaging toolkit with talking points and AI prompts
IRS Form 990/EIN name change filing completed
DC Office of Tax and Revenue updates submitted
Banking coordination with Truist representative (contact provided)
Success Criteria:
Professional, polished documents ready for immediate use
All government filings submitted correctly with confirmation numbers
Proactive communication about any roadblocks or questions
Organized documentation of all completed work
Phase 2 - Full Implementation (Tasks 5-20)
Core Task Categories:
Government Compliance: SAM.gov, DC registrations, business licenses
Financial Systems: Insurance updates, QuickBooks, payroll systems
Communications: Email campaigns, donor mailings, partner notifications
Operations: Contract amendments, vendor notifications, signage coordination
Stakeholder Management: Grant portals, funder communications, archive updates
Required Skills & Experience
Must Have:
3+ years nonprofit administrative experience (Form 990s, compliance)
Government portal navigation (IRS, state/local systems)
Professional business communication skills
Project management with complex, interdependent tasks
Eastern time zone (for DC government office coordination)
Strongly Preferred:
Previous organizational rebranding experience
Washington DC government systems familiarity
Multi-tenant property management experience
Grant management background
Our Communication Style & Expectations
How We Work:
Daily check-ins via Upwork messages (brief status updates)
Shared project tracker (we'll provide template) for task status
Proactive communication - we expect you to flag issues early
Professional tone - you'll be representing us to government agencies, banks, and partners
Detail-oriented - accuracy is critical for legal/financial updates
What We Provide:
Comprehensive 50-page implementation playbook with step-by-step instructions
All necessary contact information (bank reps, government offices, vendors)
Brand guidelines and logo files
Access to organizational documents (W-9, board resolutions, etc.)
Clear decision-making authority - no waiting for approvals on standard procedures
Response Time Expectations:
Us to you: Same business day response to questions
You to us: Daily status updates by 5 PM ET
Government/vendor issues: Immediate notification if delays occur
Application Questions
To ensure good fit, please address:
Nonprofit Experience: Describe your most complex nonprofit administrative project involving government compliance or organizational transitions.
Government Navigation: How comfortable are you with IRS procedures and DC government portals? Any specific experience?
Project Management: How do you typically track and manage multi-task projects with dependencies?
Availability: Confirm your exact availability (hours per week, time zone, start date).
Next Steps
Strong candidates will:
Include 2-3 relevant work samples in their proposal
Demonstrate understanding of nonprofit compliance requirements
Show clear availability for immediate start
Provide 2 nonprofit references
Trial week structure: $700 for 4 tasks to assess mutual fit before full project commitment.
We're excited to work with someone who can help us honor our historic legacy while building our future as M Street Center. This is meaningful work supporting a dynamic community hub that serves 9 nonprofit tenants and runs youth leadership, emerging tech, and community arts programs.
Ready to help us make this transition seamless and professional? We'd love to hear from qualified candidates.
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