Executive & Account Assistant, Office Operations

The Fairness Project; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bonner Group in Washington, DC is seeking an Executive & Account Assistant to support Office Operations. This full-time, in-person role provides essential administrative and coordination support to the President and Senior Staff, managing calendars, travel logistics, correspondence, and meeting materials.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and professional, able to work in a fast-paced nonprofit environment five days a week, and comfortable coordinating with vendors,

Qualifications

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Proactive and reliable; able to work in person five days a week.
• Professional written and verbal communication; interacts confidently with leadership, clients, and vendors.
• Team player who supports colleagues and fosters collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Answering, screening, and directing incoming calls.
• Calendar management for senior team members.
• Assisting with domestic travel arrangements, itineraries, and logistics.
• Drafting and proofreading correspondence for clients and donors.
• Preparing meeting materials, memos, and event briefings.
• Assisting with planning and coordinating events, conferences, and client meetings.

Skills

Highly organized

Proactive & reliable

Personable & professional

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ABOUT US:

The Bonner Group is a progressive non-profit and Democratic political fundraising firm. Our clients include some of the most prominent and effective progressive organizations across the country. Over the past 30 years, the Bonner Group has developed and executed successful fundraising programs for a wide variety of clients including major non-profit organizations, Presidential campaigns, House, Senate and Gubernatorial campaigns, ballot initiatives, capital campaigns, and '527' organizations.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated professional to join our team as an Executive & Account Assistant supporting Office Operations. This role is essential to helping our organization function at its highest level — providing broad administrative and operational support to the President and Senior Staff, while also coordinating closely with other Account Assistants and Managers. This is a full-time, in-person position at our D.C. office.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answering, screening, and directing incoming calls
• Supporting calendar management for senior team members, including scheduling internal and external meetings
• Assisting with domestic travel arrangements, including itineraries and logistics
• Drafting and proofreading correspondence and communications for clients and donors
• Preparing meeting materials, memos, and event briefings
• Assisting with the planning and coordination of events, conferences, and client meetings, including venue research, vendor outreach, and on-site support
• Communicating with vendors and venues to help ensure contracts, logistics, and timelines stay on track; escalating issues to the appropriate team members as needed
• Providing administrative support for donor stewardship and solicitation efforts
• Preparing expense reports and maintaining database lists and records
• Working with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Supporting day-to-day office operations, including maintaining office space and supply inventory
• Running errands and assisting with other time-sensitive tasks as needed
• Taking on additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly Organized: Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive & Reliable: Takes initiative, follows through on tasks, and can anticipate team needs; must be able to work in person five days a week.
• Personable & Professional: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently and respectfully with leadership, clients, and vendors while maintaining discretion.
• Team player: Builds positive working relationships, approachable, and willing to support colleagues.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Experience: 1-2 years of relevant experience in operations, scheduling, executive support, or a similar role is preferred.