Administrative Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Washington, DC
  • $22–$24 Per Hour
2 days ago

Job Description

Administrative Assistant

LHH is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization in the Washington, DC area is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant to provide immediate support to its political department. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, responsive professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment and can step in quickly to support a busy team.

The assignment is expected to last at least 14 days, with the possibility of extending to approximately 30 days, and the ideal candidate will be available to start as soon as possible.

Compensation & Schedule

  • $22-$24/hour, depending on experience

  • Temporary assignment: approximately 14-30 days

  • Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday

  • Location: Washington, DC - 100% onsite

  • Start: ASAP

Responsibilities

  • Provide scheduling and administrative support to the Deputy Director

  • Track fundraiser and reception invitations, RSVPs, and sponsorships using Google Forms and related tools

  • Assist with travel assignments, coordination, and logistics for staff deployed to remote political assignments

  • Provide general office and administrative support, including answering incoming calls and emails and sorting/distributing mail

  • Process invoices and assist with payment-related administrative tasks

  • Maintain accurate records and follow up on outstanding administrative items

  • Support the political department with additional day-to-day needs as they arise

Qualifications

  • Strong organizational and administrative skills

  • Excellent attention to detail and follow-through

  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Google Forms

  • Professional, dependable, and able to work independently

  • Prior experience in nonprofit, political, advocacy, association, or office administration is a plus

  • Must be available to work onsite in Washington, DC five days per week

  • Must be available to begin on short notice

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

Pay Details: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour

Search managed by: Katherine Laurrie

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWashington, DC
Salary$22–$24 Per Hour

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Follow Throughunmatched
  • Fundraisingunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Mail Processingunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Travel Planningunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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