Executive Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Washington, DC
  • $35–$40 Per Hour
1 day ago

Job Description

Executive Assistant

Location: Washington, DC (100% Onsite, 5 Days/Week)

Pay Rate: $35-$40/hour

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple priorities while handling confidential information with discretion. Similar executive support responsibilities, including calendar management, travel coordination, meeting preparation, and confidential executive support, are reflected in internal Executive Assistant role documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage complex executive calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.

  • Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodations, and expense reporting.

  • Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, correspondence, and meeting materials.

  • Serve as a primary point of contact between executives, internal teams, and external stakeholders.

  • Screen and prioritize communications, ensuring timely follow-up on critical matters.

  • Organize and support executive meetings, board meetings, and special events.

  • Track action items, deadlines, and key deliverables on behalf of leadership.

  • Maintain confidential files, records, and sensitive business information.

  • Assist with special projects and provide general administrative support as needed.

  • Anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve scheduling and operational challenges.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Executive Assistant or senior administrative support experience.

  • Experience supporting C-level executives, senior leadership, or department heads preferred.

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

  • Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

  • A proactive, service-oriented mindset.

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.

  • Professional, polished, and adaptable approach to supporting executives and organizational priorities.

This is an immediate opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant looking to join a dynamic organization and make an impact from day one. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Pay Details: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour

Search managed by: Mackenzie Durner

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$35–$40 Per Hour

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Board Meetingunmatched
  • C-Level Managementunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Executive Assistant Skills unmatched
  • Expense Reportsunmatched
  • File Maintenanceunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Plan Meetingsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Travel Planningunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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