Administrative Assistant (Temp July - Dec), Burlington

 Temporary Administrative Assistant

On-site | 25–30 hours/week | Mid-July through mid-December

Burlington, MA

About AHA Consulting Engineers 

Founded in 1991, AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. has a 30+ year proven track record in the design of complex, high-performance buildings. We are consultants and advisors first, focused on our clients’ vision and success during and beyond every project.

AHA’s Team of dedicated professionals in our Burlington and Boston, MA; Atlanta (Alpharetta), GA; Philadelphia, PA; and Ashburn, VA offices expertly advise, evaluate, model, design and commission high-performance building systems delivering trusted performance to our clients under the most challenging budget and schedule constraints.

As a multi-discipline building firm, our offerings include best-in-class HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) and Technology Design; Energy & Sustainability Consulting; Commissioning, BIM/VDC and Advisory Services; Arc Flash and Coordination Studies; and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling.

We are a recognized expert in the AEC (Architectural, Engineering and Construction) industry with a targeted focus on the Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Industrial, Academic, and corporate markets.

Lastly and most importantly, AHA is as committed to our Team Members as we are to our clients. Our benefits package, training program, and office culture supports our employees’ professional growth and well-being. AHA also promotes the continued personal and professional development of our dedicated professionals to stay current on the latest developments in the AEC industry through participation in professional organizations, industry seminars and trade shows, as well as continuing education classes and lunch-and-learns. Our AHA University program provides the opportunity for our professionals to be part of an AHA Team presenting information sessions of our building performance consulting expertise to our architectural, development, and end-user clients. Furthermore, AHA has competitive salaries, PTO, health, and retirement benefits, and AHA is a partial ESOP company which further enhances our retirement benefits. Finally, our unique Path to Partnership opportunity provides employees the guidance and mentorship to advance up the corporate ladder to leadership positions in the firm. 

 Job Summary — Why This Role Matters

AHA is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant to support our Burlington office from approximately mid-July through mid-December. This part-time, on-site role will help keep day-to-day office operations running smoothly by supporting proposal formatting, vendor lunch coordination, office supply ordering, and general administrative needs.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting a busy professional office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up proposals and related documents in the correct company format using established templates and instructions. 
• Assist with vendor lunch coordination, including ordering lunches, confirming details with vendors, and helping ensure the lunch is ready for employees. 
• Be available on-site when vendor lunches are scheduled to assist with set up, clean up, and break down. 
• Order and maintain supplies for the office and kitchen. 
• Help keep common areas, kitchen supplies, and meeting/lunch set-ups organized. 
• Provide general administrative support to the Burlington and Boston offices as needed. 

Qualifications

• Prior administrative, office support, or customer service experience preferred. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow formatting instructions. 
• Reliable, organized, and comfortable managing recurring office tasks. 
• Ability to communicate professionally with vendors, employees, and visitors. 
• Comfortable working on-site in the Burlington office. 
• Basic Microsoft Office skills required. 

Schedule and Location

This is a temporary, part-time, on-site role based in AHA’s Burlington, MA office. $24–$28/hour based upon experience.

The anticipated schedule is 25–30 hours per week, from approximately mid-July through mid-December. Exact schedule can be discussed, but availability during vendor lunch days and core office hours is important.

Equal Opportunity Employer
 AHA is an EO/AA Employer – M/F/Disability/Veterans

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 AHA does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing firms unless a current, executed agreement is in place and has been expressly invited by AHA to submit candidates for a specific search.