This DC Association is seeking an immediate Executive Assistant to temporarily support several figures on the policy team. The ideal temporary professional will be trusted with executive support, varied administrative functions, and office-related tasks. If you have previous experience supporting executives in a polished work environment, enjoy learning about new industries and consider yourself a reliable administrative support hand, send in your resume today!
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain calendars and daily schedules, including all meetings and engagements.
- Assist with planning and management of small and large events.
- Prepare briefing materials for key meetings with members.
- Monitor all documents that need to be sent out, edited, transcribed, and inputted.
- Support policy initiatives and project-based tasks in a busy setting, always acting two steps ahead.
- Oversee contract/report processes for the department and provide assistance to the other departments as needed.
- As an extension to several policy teams, playing a critical role in project deadline tracking, budgeting, document review and compiling various research projects.
- Handle all travel arrangements, itineraries, and transportation for when the executives travel.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- This is a temporary hybrid work opportunity, requiring flexibility from mature professionals able to adjust their schedules to meet the needs of leadership.
- Join a collaborative, mission-driven association where your contributions are visible and valued.
- Work alongside staff to help facilitate smooth day-to-day needs at this association.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experienced. You have 4-5 years of previous work experience in the administrative field.
- Detail-oriented. Perfection is your middle name; you understand that it’s your job to be mindful of deadlines and execute excellent work product.
- Communicative. You enjoy working with others in a team environment and are professional with clients.
- Adaptable. You are a self-starter and can prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines at one time.
- Writing and editing-whiz. You can clearly express ideas in your writing and spot grammatical errors in documents. Strong writing and editing skills are essential.
- Curiosity. You bring a natural interest to policy and expanding your knowledge.
The hourly listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.
To apply, please send a resume to apply@hawthornelane.com.
Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.