Executive Assistant

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Industry: Nonprofit / Social Services

Location (city, state): Washington, DC

Assignment Type: Contract, approximately 4 weeks with potential to extend

Pay: $30 - $32 / hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, approximately 9am-5pm, 40 hours per week

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring an experienced Executive Assistant on behalf of our client, a well-established nonprofit organization serving the Washington, DC community. This temporary opportunity will provide direct administrative support within the Executive Office and is ideal for someone who can quickly step into a fast-paced environment with minimal ramp-up time.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a polished and highly organized Executive Assistant to provide temporary support to senior leadership. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing competing priorities, coordinating complex schedules and preparing materials for executive-level meetings.

This is an approximately four-week assignment with the possibility of extension based on business needs. The ideal candidate will be available to interview and start as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to members of the executive leadership team.
• Manage and coordinate complex calendars, appointments and internal meetings.
• Assist with preparing presentations, agendas, meeting documents and other executive materials.
• Draft, format and proofread professional correspondence and communications.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events and occasional travel.
• Monitor outstanding requests, follow-ups and action items to help keep priorities on track.
• Work closely with other administrative team members to ensure seamless coverage and support.
• Handle shifting priorities with professionalism, discretion and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of experience providing executive-level administrative or assistant support.
• Previous experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong calendar management, scheduling and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Nonprofit or professional services experience is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and step into an established team with minimal training.
• College degree preferred but not required.

Additional Details:

• Approximately 4-week temporary assignment with potential to extend based on business needs.
• Target start date: Wednesday, October 7 at the earliest.
• One 20-minute virtual interview.
• Interview process expected during the week of October 5.
• Fully onsite during the first week, with the potential to transition to 3-4 days onsite thereafter.
• Standard schedule is approximately 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
• Overtime may be available with prior supervisor approval.
• Candidates must be available to commit to the initial four-week assignment.

Perks:

• Opportunity to support a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
• Work directly within an executive-level office environment.
• Immediate opportunity to utilize and expand executive support experience.
• Potential for assignment extension based on organizational needs.
• Addison Group support throughout the assignment.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.