Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Complimentary parking

100% employer-paid health and dental insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A prominent Washington, DC association is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist to create a welcoming environment for clients and visitors. This role involves managing front desk responsibilities and providing administrative support for meetings, events, and leadership. Candidates should have at least three years of administrative experience, possess a customer-service mindset, and demonstrate professionalism. The position offers paid overtime, comprehensive health benefits, and a competitive 401(k) plan, ensuring a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• At least three years of administrative or similar experience required.
• Ability to manage tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Customer-service mindset essential for interacting with clients.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors, ensuring a warm arrival experience.
• Manage calls and communications for the office.
• Organize communal areas and supply closets.
• Assist with meeting logistics and support for leadership tasks.
• Coordinate events and special projects as needed.

Skills

Customer-service mindset

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Professional polish

Dependability

Job description

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Be the first face and voice of a highly regarded Washington, DC association. As the Administrative Assistant/Receptionist, you’ll play a pivotal role in creating a welcoming experience for clients, visitors, and staff while ensuring smooth daily operations behind the scenes. This position blends traditional front desk responsibilities with hands‑on support for meetings, events, and association leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors with professionalism and warmth, ensuring a seamless arrival experience.
• Answer and route calls, manage shared inboxes, and serve as a central hub for office communications.
• Keep communal areas organized and fully stocked, including the kitchen and supply closets.
• Manage conference room schedules and assist with meeting logistics, including setup and AV support.
• Assist with event coordination and office needs.
• Support leadership with administrative tasks, such as document preparation, scheduling, expense reports, and more.
• Assist with special projects, such as data management, and internal association deliverables.
• Partner with vendors and building management to keep office operations running smoothly.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Offers paid overtime and complimentary parking.
• Provides 100% employer‑paid health and dental insurance, employee wellness benefits, a competitive 401(k) plan, PTO, and commuter benefits.

What We’re Looking For

• Customer‑service mindset with at least three years of administrative or similar experience.
• Professional polish — confident, composed, and thriving in a high‑standards environment.
• Precision‑focused — keeping tasks organized, accurate, and always a step ahead.
• Dependable and resourceful — juggling priorities and solving problems quickly.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.