Personal Assistant to Founder

Washington, D.C./Northern, VA/Hybrid

$90,000 – $120,000

The Founder of a fast-paced DC lobbying firm is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant who thrives in a high-energy environment. This is the ideal role for a professional who prefers variety and movement over the predictability of a traditional office setting. In this position, you will serve as the organizational backbone for a busy Founder. You will leverage your administrative expertise and strong interpersonal skills to manage a fluid schedule, ensuring both the Founder’s professional commitments and personal logistics remain seamless and on track. This role is seeking a proactive, polished professional who is highly flexible and service-oriented and looking for an opportunity to work in a high-volume, dynamic environment. Apply today for consideration!

Key Responsibilities:

Provide scheduling and calendar management by booking appointments/meetings, coordinating travel logistics and itineraries, and managing household-related tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Execute personal errands throughout the DMV area with a customer service mindset.
Assist with drafting professional communications and correspondence on behalf of the Founder, ensuring prompt replies to all incoming requests.
Organize and maintain all personal and professional contacts, ensuring contacts’ information is accurately recorded, sorted, and easily accessible.
Track all expenses and produce expense reports in a timely manner.
Handle special requests as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

An opportunity to provide one-on-one, high-level support to a busy founder.
This opportunity offers employment on a 1099 status.
Potential for growth through additional responsibilities once trust and work dynamic is established.

What We’re Looking For:

Dedicated Assistant. You have at least five (5) years of experience as a Personal Assistant or in a similar administrative/customer service role. Candidates with prior experience on Capitol Hill or in National Security are encouraged to apply!
Discreet. You handle sensitive and personal matters with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Orderly. You thrive in keeping schedules, priorities, and household needs running smoothly.
Proactive. You anticipate needs before they arise and take the initiative to solve problems efficiently.
On the go. You have access to a car and are ready and flexible to commute all around the D.C. area.

To apply, please send a resume to resume@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.