Executive Assistants - Washington, DC/NoVA

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Washington, DC
  • $27–$38 Per Hour
4 days ago

Job Description

LHH is actively seeking experienced Executive Assistants who are open to considering future temporary and temp-to-hire opportunities throughout Washington, DC and Northern Virginia. We partner with a wide range of organizations and regularly receive both onsite and hybrid Executive Assistant openings supporting senior leaders and executive teams.

Whether you are actively seeking your next opportunity or interested in exploring future career options, we encourage you to connect with our team and be considered for upcoming assignments.

Why Work with LHH?

  • Access to opportunities that may not be publicly advertised

  • Exposure to a variety of industries and organizational environments

  • Flexibility to pursue temporary or temp-to-hire positions that align with your career goals

  • Opportunity to build new skills and expand your professional network

  • Dedicated recruiter support throughout the hiring process

  • Potential pathway to long-term or permanent employment

  • Insight into current market trends and compensation expectations

Typical Executive Assistant Responsibilities

  • Managing complex calendars and scheduling priorities

  • Coordinating meetings, presentations, and executive events

  • Arranging domestic and international travel

  • Preparing correspondence, reports, and executive-level documents

  • Managing confidential and sensitive information with discretion

  • Supporting board meetings and leadership communications

  • Tracking projects, action items, and deadlines

  • Screening calls and serving as a liaison between executives and stakeholders

  • Coordinating expense reports and reimbursement documentation

  • Supporting office operations and administrative initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous Executive Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, or Executive Support experience

  • Experience supporting C-suite executives, senior leadership, or high-level management teams

  • Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

  • Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Professional judgment and a high degree of confidentiality

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

Pay Details: $27.00 to $38.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jane Schenberg

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$27–$38 Per Hour

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Board Meetingunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Executive Assistant Skills unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Plan Meetingsunmatched
  • Prepare Correspondenceunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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