DC Workplace Operations & Events Lead

Accion International; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement match

Paid holidays & time off

Job summary

Accion International in Washington, DC is seeking a Workplace Operations Specialist to lead day-to-day facilities and employee experience at the HQ. You will coordinate building management, vendors, events, and executive support, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for staff and visitors.

Based in DC with Monday-Thursday in office and an optional remote Friday, this role balances hands-on operations with strategic coordination across global hub offices, reporting to the Chief Operating

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in facilities administration or related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience planning projects and events end-to-end.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and budgets.
• Experience supporting multiple offices in a global or matrixed org.

Responsibilities

• Manage DC office operations and visitor experience.
• Liaise with building management and vendors; monitor service quality.
• Oversee postal/shipping and office supplies within budget.
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding with People & Culture.
• Provide executive administrative support to COO.
• Coordinate events and offsites; manage calendars and travel.

Skills

Facilities operations

Vendor management

Event planning

Executive support

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Accion International in Washington, DC is seeking a Workplace Operations Specialist to lead day-to-day facilities and employee experience at the HQ. You will coordinate building management, vendors, events, and executive support, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for staff and visitors.

Based in DC with Monday-Thursday in office and an optional remote Friday, this role balances hands-on operations with strategic coordination across global hub offices, reporting to the Chief Operating