DC-Based Administrative Assistant for Office Ops

A to Z Permits; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A to Z Permits in Washington, DC is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations on-site. You will handle phone calls, greet visitors, schedule meetings, and maintain calendars, ensuring a smooth, professional front office.

The role involves clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, document preparation, and organizing permit-related records, plus assisting permit consultants with correspondence, tracking application statuses, and preparing basic reports.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and clerical skills, including scheduling, filing, and data entry.
• Professional phone etiquette and clear, courteous communication.
• Experience providing executive administrative support or assisting senior staff.
• Proficiency with office software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, calendars).
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC and collaborate in a team.
• Prior experience in an administrative or office support role preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional coursework in office administration a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office operations, including handling phone calls, greeting visitors, scheduling meetings, and maintaining calendars.
• Handle clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, document preparation, and organizing permit-related records.
• Assist permit consultants with correspondence, tracking application statuses, and preparing basic reports.
• Maintain professional communication with internal team and external stakeholders to ensure timely follow-up.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Phone Etiquette

Executive Support

Attention to Detail

On-site DC

Office Experience

HS Diploma

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Office Administration Coursework

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

A to Z Permits in Washington, DC is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations on-site. You will handle phone calls, greet visitors, schedule meetings, and maintain calendars, ensuring a smooth, professional front office.

The role involves clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, document preparation, and organizing permit-related records, plus assisting permit consultants with correspondence, tracking application statuses, and preparing basic reports.