What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant - Communications and Marketing position at George W. Bush Presidential Center?
Assistant - Communications and Marketing
Join the George W. Bush Presidential Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization advancing freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion through public policy, leadership development, and civic engagement. As Assistant - Communications and Marketing, you will provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Vice President while helping drive efficiency across a fast-paced communications team. In this role, you will manage executive scheduling, coordinate meetings and travel, support cross-functional communications projects, and ensure seamless execution of departmental processes that power strategic marketing, public relations, and digital communications initiatives.
Why This Is More Than Just a Job
We offer more than competitive compensation; we provide a purpose-driven career where your work advances freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion around the world. Our best-in-class, comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being so you can thrive both personally and professionally:
- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match to support long-term financial goals
- Life and disability insurance for added protection and peace of mind
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts for greater financial flexibility
- Generous paid time off and holidays to promote work-life balance
At the George W. Bush Presidential Center, we are a mission-driven, nonpartisan organization committed to developing leaders, advancing policy solutions, and engaging communities to build a better future. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, integrity, and a shared sense of purpose—where diverse perspectives are valued, ideas are encouraged, and individuals are empowered to grow, lead, and make meaningful contributions. We work with intention, support one another, and celebrate the impact of our work both within our organization and across the world.
To succeed as the Assistant - Communications and Marketing, you should have:
- Bachelor’s degree required with 1–2 years of administrative, executive assistant, or operations experience in nonprofit, communications, marketing, or corporate environments.
- Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with calendar management, data entry, and administrative systems.
- Solid organizational, project coordination, and multitasking skills with close attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism.
- Professional fluency in English required; ability to work occasional non-traditional hours, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Your responsibilities as the Assistant, Communications and Marketingwill include:
- Manage executive calendar operations, scheduling, and logistics, including meeting coordination, briefing materials, and stakeholder communications in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Coordinate meetings, events, and domestic travel arrangements, including agenda development, materials preparation, and follow-up action tracking.
- Process contracts, invoices, and expense reports while maintaining accurate administrative and financial records aligned with internal controls.
- Support communications and marketing operations by tracking project timelines, monitoring deliverables, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration across teams.
- Prepare, edit, and distribute professional business communications, reports, and presentations while managing special projects and improving administrative workflows.
About Us
Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. The Bush Center comprises the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies through policy solutions and public engagement. The Bush Center also houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration. Learn more about the Bush Center at bushcenter.org.
Be the Engine Behind Impactful Communications.
If you’re a proactive, detail-driven professional ready to support high-level leaders and power strategic communications in a mission-driven nonprofit, this is your opportunity. Apply today and help drive the operations behind ideas that shape meaningful change.
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.