Executive Assistant

LHH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

EAP program

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a growing organization in Washington, DC, seeking a temporary Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership. The anticipated hourly rate is $28–$35 per hour, with full-time hours and flexible scheduling to accommodate executives.

The role requires managing complex calendars, arranging travel (domestic and international), preparing expense reports, and coordinating events.

Qualifications

• Supports senior executives with calendar and travel coordination.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to anticipate needs.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior executives and leadership.
• Oversee calendars, coordinate meetings, and manage scheduling priorities.
• Arrange domestic and international travel with detailed itineraries.
• Prepare and reconcile executive expense reports.
• Coordinate executive dinners, meetings, conferences, and events.
• Manage event logistics and vendor coordination.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for executives and external partners.
• Assist with technology platforms (Outlook, Zoom, internal AI tools).
• Respond to changing priorities and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Executive support

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Problem solving

MS Office / Outlook

Video conferencing tools

Travel booking systems

Independent work, teamwork

Education

Experience supporting senior executives (VP/SVP/C-suite preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Smartphones

Video conferencing platforms

Travel booking systems

Job description

LHH is partnering with a growing organization in Washington, DC that is seeking a temporary Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership. This is a long-term opportunity for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being a trusted partner to executives. The anticipated hourly rate is $28–$35 per hour.

Schedule & Work Arrangement

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Monday–Friday, with flexibility based on executive needs
• Assignment beginning in September
• Flexible hours as needed to accommodate executive schedules

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior executives and members of the leadership team.
• Oversee complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and proactively manage competing scheduling priorities.
• Arrange and coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries.
• Maintain accurate travel records and ensure calendars are updated with all necessary information.
• Prepare, organize, and reconcile executive expense reports.
• Coordinate executive dinners, leadership meetings, conferences, team events, and other special engagements.
• Manage event logistics, including restaurant reservations, menus, seating arrangements, and vendor coordination.
• Support annual gifting programs and assist with special projects as assigned.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for executives, colleagues, vendors, and external partners.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
• Assist executives with everyday technology platforms, including Outlook, Zoom, and internal AI tools.
• Anticipate needs, respond to changing priorities, and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Provide a high level of service while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting senior-level executives; VP, SVP, or C-suite experience is highly preferred.
• Strong background in complex calendar management and domestic/international travel coordination.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems independently.
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, smartphones, video conferencing platforms, and travel booking systems.
• Service-oriented mindset with a polished, professional approach to executive support.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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