Administrative Assistant

CAREERS IN NONPROFITS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,952,000 - 35,818,000; Part time

Job summary

Careers In Nonprofits in Washington, DC, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide programmatic and administrative support for a Racial Justice Advocacy nonprofit. This on-site, part-time role (20 hours/week) focuses on intake, scheduling, and documentation to ensure mothers receive high‑quality support.

The position supports both a specific Research Pilot Project and broader programs. The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor's degree, strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support, program coordination, or data entry.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with Google Workspace, Excel, DocuSign, MailChimp or Constant Contact, and Asana.
• Familiarity with Canva and Little Green Light (CRMs) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide core administrative support for staff outreach and enrollment activities.
• Schedule and coordinate intakes and interviews for the Research Pilot Project.
• Support recruitment of mothers into the Research Pilot Project.
• Coordinate logistics for program documents and participant materials.
• Process intake and related documents.
• Support day-to-day office operations at Navy Yard location.
• Provide backup administrative support to the Executive Director as needed.
• Track and organize invoices.

Skills

Administrative support

Program coordination

Data entry

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Google Workspace

Excel

Canva

Asana

CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel

DocuSign

MailChimp

Constant Contact

Asana

Canva

Little Green Light

Job description

Do you have experience with administrative support or program coordination?

Are you passionate about racial justice and economic equity?

We are currently in search of an Administrative Assistant for a Racial Justice Advocacy Nonprofit. The position is On-site in Washington, DC. This is a part-time, temporaryposition.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Racial Justice Advocacy Nonprofit

LOCATION: Washington, DC (On-site - Navy Yard)

POSITION TITLE: Administrative Assistant

SCHEDULE: 20 hours/week

DURATION: Temporary (ongoing)

HOURLY RATE: $23.00 – $25.00

Is This Your Dream Job?The Administrative Assistant will provide programmatic and administrative support to the organization’s Research Pilot Project, which focuses on mother-led policy work for Black mothers navigating the family policing system. This role ensures intake, scheduling, and documentation run smoothly for the program so that mothers receive consistent, high-quality support. The position will also provide logistical and administrative support to the organization’s broader programs and is ideal for an organized and discreet administrative professional.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in administrative support, program coordination, or data entry
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience using Google Workspace, Excel, DocuSign, MailChimp or Constant Contact, and Asana (or other similar project management tools)
• Familiarity with Canva and Little Green Light (or other CRMs) a plus
• Experience working for a social justice organization, particularly in a smaller-sized environment, a plus

How You Will Spend Your Day:

Research Pilot Project Support:

• Provide core administrative support for staff outreach and enrollment activities related to the Research Pilot Project
• Schedule and coordinate Guaranteed Income Research Pilot intakes and interviews
• Support scheduling and logistics for recruitment of mothers into the Research Pilot Project
• Coordinate logistics for program documents, ensuring mothers have the materials they need to participate
• Process intake and related documents

Broader Program & Administrative Support:

• Support logistical and scheduling needs directly for mothers participating in other programs and activities across the organization
• Track volunteer participation and mother participation across programs
• Support use of Bitly links and other simple communications tools
• Support event scheduling and logistics
• Collect and organize invoices
• Provide backup administrative support to the Executive Director as needed
• Support day-to-day office operations at the organization’s Navy Yard location

We’d love to hear from you.

For more information about Careers In Nonprofits and our other available opportunities and workshops, please visit our website at www.careersinnonprofits.com.

Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector.