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Job description
Sales Tax Compliance & Advisory Specialist (Volunteer)
PromiseTrust | Finance, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location: Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Type: Volunteer
Reports To: Chief of Finance & Operations
Works Closely With: Accounting Team, Legal & Compliance Team, Product & Merchandising Teams (Thread & Promise)
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, and community. Our work centers dignity, equity, and accountability—creating pathways to stability, opportunity, and hope.
As MAP continues to expand across publishing, merchandise, civic design initiatives, and digital products, maintaining proper financial compliance and regulatory alignment is essential to protecting the organization and ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Sales Tax Compliance & Advisory Specialist to help guide MAP’s sales tax strategy, compliance practices, and reporting obligations related to merchandise, publishing, and product-based initiatives.
This role will advise on how nonprofit activities intersect with state and local sales tax regulations and ensure MAP’s systems properly track, collect, and report applicable taxes where required.
Key Responsibilities
Provide guidance on state and local sales tax requirements affecting MAP activities
Advise on sales tax obligations related to merchandise, apparel, books, and digital products
Review current systems to ensure proper sales tax collection and reporting procedures
Support accounting team in maintaining accurate tax documentation and records
Identify compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Provide guidance on multi-state sales tax considerations as MAP grows
Assist in developing internal compliance documentation and procedures
Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace
Qualifications
Required
Experience in sales tax compliance, tax advisory, accounting, or financial regulation
Strong understanding of state and local sales tax frameworks
Ability to translate tax regulations into clear operational guidance
Strong attention to detail and compliance-oriented mindset
Alignment with MAP’s mission and ethical standards
Preferred
CPA, tax professional certification, or equivalent experience
Experience advising nonprofits or mission-driven organizations
Familiarity with e-commerce, merchandise, or product-based tax considerations
Experience with multi-state sales tax compliance
Commitment
Volunteer advisory role
Approximately 3–5 hours per week
Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
Fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration
What You’ll Gain
Opportunity to advise a growing mission-driven organization on financial compliance
Collaboration with finance, legal, and operations leadership
Professional references and letters of recommendation
Meaningful role strengthening responsible financial governance
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing relevant tax compliance or advisory experience and interest in MAP’s mission
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.