Executive Assistant & Team Lead - Strategy & Operations

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

401K

Bonus potential

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane in Washington, DC is seeking an Executive Assistant who blends strategic administrative support with people leadership to keep executives and teams aligned. You will partner with C-level leaders, mentor a team of EAs, manage calendars and travel, oversee budgets and vendor coordination, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced, professional environment.

The role offers hybrid work with competitive compensation, 401K, bonus potential, and opportunities to shape how executive

Qualifications

• Approximately ten or more years of executive support experience in a business-critical corporate environment.
• People-focused leadership to mentor administrative professionals.
• Resourceful and able to manage calendars, travel logistics, and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Operational mindset to find smarter ways to organize work and improve communication.
• Trusted with confidential information and professional, discreet conduct.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with C-level executives by managing schedules, travel, meeting materials, and key objectives.
• Lead and support a team of Executive Assistants, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Oversee daily administrative rhythm, logistics, leadership meetings, and high-profile events.
• Drive process improvements and maintain administrative standards across functions.
• Manage initiatives including expense reporting, vendor coordination, budgeting, and special projects.

Skills

Executive support

Team leadership

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Process improvement

Budget tracking

Vendor coordination

Job description

Hawthorne Lane in Washington, DC is seeking an Executive Assistant who blends strategic administrative support with people leadership to keep executives and teams aligned. You will partner with C-level leaders, mentor a team of EAs, manage calendars and travel, oversee budgets and vendor coordination, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced, professional environment.

The role offers hybrid work with competitive compensation, 401K, bonus potential, and opportunities to shape how executive