Sales Tax Compliance & Advisory Specialist (Volunteer)

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.