Administrative Assistant

LHH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization in the Washington, DC area seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant to provide immediate support to its political department. The assignment is expected to last 14–30 days with possible extension.

Start ASAP, on-site in Washington, DC, five days a week. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $22–$24, depending on experience, and requires strong organizational skills and proficiency with Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and administrative skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Google Forms and Google Workspace tools.
• Experience in nonprofit, political, advocacy, or office administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduling and administrative support to the Deputy Director.
• Track fundraiser and reception invitations, RSVPs, and sponsorships using Google Forms.
• Assist with travel assignments, coordination, and logistics for staff deployed to remote political assignments.
• Provide general office support including answering calls and sorting mail.
• Process invoices and assist with payment-related tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and follow up on outstanding items.
• Support the political department with day-to-day needs.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Google Workspace

Independence

Nonprofit/political experience a plus

Tools

Google Forms

Google Workspace

Job description

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.

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