Administrative Assistant, Faith and Justice

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an engaged Administrative Assistant to support the Director of the Center on Faith and Justice in Washington, DC. You will manage calendars, draft communications, and coordinate high-profile events, while ensuring confidential operations run smoothly.

Collaborating with campus partners and staff, you will help oversee daily operations, travel arrangements, and logistics for speaking engagements, with a proactive, detail-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 0–2 years proven experience in administrative roles, preferably in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Google Workspace and scheduling tools.
• Experience in event planning and logistics coordination is a plus.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Interest in or commitment to the mission of the Center on Faith and Justice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative, executive, and analytical support to the Director of the Center on Faith and Justice.
• Assist with the Center’s daily operations and with special projects, teaching and course administration, correspondence, and calendar maintenance.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute high-profile events for the Director.
• Develop, support, and maintain administrative processes.
• Coordinate activities on behalf of the Director and liaise with senior management across campus.
• Draft, review, and manage emails, letters, and other communications for the Director.
• Prepare materials and logistics for speaking events, interviews, and public appearances.
• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations including supplies, mail, and office systems.
• Handle reimbursements and coordinate office facilities requests.

Skills

Administrative Support

Event Planning

Calendar Management

Communication Skills

Google Workspace Proficiency

Discretion & Confidentiality

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Scheduling Tools

Job description

• Provide high-level administrative, executive, and analytical support to the Director of the Center on Faith and Justice
• Assist with the Center’s daily operations
• Support special projects, teaching and course administration, correspondence, and calendar maintenance
• Plan, coordinate, and execute high-profile events for the Director
• Develop, support, and maintain administrative support processes
• Coordinate activities on behalf of the Director and serve as liaison to senior management across campus
• Identify issues, prioritize tasks, and work independently with confidentiality
• Assist with event planning and logistics, including content and administrative tasks
• Maintain and manage the Director’s calendar, meetings, speaking engagements, and travel arrangements
• Draft, review, and manage emails, letters, and other communications for the Director
• Prepare materials and logistics for speaking events, interviews, and public appearances
• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, including supplies, mail, and office systems
• Assist other staff and coordinate office supply and facilities requests
• Handle Center reimbursements
• Act as primary contact for inquiries to the Director and Center
• Update and maintain the Center’s digital platform with relevant content
• Liaise with University administration, deans, senior management, faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry partners, and the Georgetown community
• Oversee revenue and expenses for certain RGA-funded projects and events
• Oversee 1–2 student workers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• 0–2 years proven experience in administrative roles, preferably in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities with keen attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in office software (Google Workspace) and scheduling tools
• Experience in event planning and logistics coordination is a plus
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
• Interest in or commitment to the mission of the Center on Faith and Justice
• Proactive and self-motivated with a problem-solving mindsetAbility to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with a positive and flexible attitude
• Passion for social justice, faith-based initiatives, and public discourse surrounding these issues is desirable
• Experience with social media is preferred
• Familiarity with issues at the intersection of faith, justice, religion, politics, and policy

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong organizational and multitasking abilities while providing high-level administrative support, event planning, and communication management. Proficient in maintaining confidentiality and collaborating effectively within a fast-paced environment, with a commitment to the mission of the Center on Faith and Justice.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Administrative Support
• Event Planning
• Google Workspace Proficiency
• Strong Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Administrative Support
• Event Planning
• Logistics Coordination
• Calendar Management
• Email Drafting and Management

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving Mindset
• Proactive Attitude

Industry Keywords

• Nonprofit Organizations
• Mission-Driven
• Social Justice
• Faith-Based Initiatives
• Public Discourse

Tools & Technologies

• Google Workspace
• Scheduling Tools