| The Council for Interior Design Qualification, Inc. is seeking a Data and Program Associate position to directly oversee administrative workflow and various aspects of day to day operations within the headquarters office. This position will report directly to the CEO. The Associate’s initial responsibilities will include: Manage CIDQ’s candidate database system and vendor relationship becoming a power user and staff authority on report generation, data analysis, and quality assurance. Manage CIDQ’s automated payment processing system including adding/entering vendors, coding invoices and credit card bills, reviewing recurring bills, and providing reconciled financial data from CIDQ’s candidate database system to its outsourced accountant.
Serve as the lead for student and educator outreach and CIDQ’s Ambassador program providing information, resources, and training, through an online community, webinars and in-person presentations.
Function as the primary point person for all meeting (in person and virtual) planning logistics and preparations to include CIDQ’s Annual Conference, committees and task forces, and CIDQ’s Board of Directors. This includes securing hotel meeting space and accommodations, distributing travel memos to attendees, building the agenda book and taking minutes of Board meetings.
Serve as the staff liaison to several committees and task forces including Nominating, Awards, and occasional task forces as identified.
Lead Outreach efforts to Member Board Executives, maintain rosters, generate annual dues invoices and monitor payments.
Provide back-up coverage for customer service inquiries received via phone calls and email.
Manage Online Community (Higher Logic) access and online office calendar.
Ensure compliance with and maintenance of the governance documents of the organization.
Assist CEO and Senior Director of Marketing and Operations with Special Projects as requested.
To apply: Submit resume and cover letter to: jobs@cidq.org by July 8, 2020. Your cover letter should describe your unique skills and professional qualities, your ideal work setting, and your salary requirements. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and applicants will be contacted if there is an interest in further exploring the candidate’s background and fit for the position. About CIDQ: CIDQ develops and administers a competency exam (the NCIDQ) for interior designers used for licensure across the U.S. and Canada. Once qualified candidates pass the rigorous three-part NCIDQ Exam, they become NCIDQ Certified Interior Designers having demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary for professional practice and protection of the public. For more information, visit: www.cidq.org | 
