Operations Associate — Contract (Fast-Paced Nonprofit)

Internetwork Expert; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerLines seeks an Operations Associate for a 4 month full-time 1099 contract, ideally based in Washington, DC. The role focuses on internal operations, executive support, team culture, fundraising, and event logistics to keep the organization running smoothly.

The candidate should be a proactive team player with strong attention to detail, comfortable juggling multiple high-impact workstreams in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• Highly detail-oriented with ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Proactive and able to solve problems in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Excellent collaboration and cross-functional support skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain shared team systems, including Google Drive folder, team site, and directory.
• Support weekly team meetings and other recurring rhythms, including developing of agendas, notetaking.
• Support processing of reimbursements, receipts, and other expenses.
• Provide operational and project support to PowerLines projects and teams as needed.
• Lead preparation for weekly team close-outs and recaps.
• Support onboarding of new team members.
• Support tracking contracts and renewals.
• Support coordination with HR administration.
• Support scheduling for Executive Director.
• Prepare briefing materials and meeting pre-reads.
• Track key external contacts and follow-ups on the Executive Director’s behalf, including CRM upkeep.
• Work with Executive Director and Chief of Staff on a regular basis to ensure priorities and key tasks are completed.
• Be several steps ahead and anticipate challenges and opportunities for the organization.
• Support building organizational and team culture, including team retreats and events.
• Support fundraising operations and administrative needs.
• Support planning and execution of events and convenings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team player

Get stuff done

Job description

PowerLines seeks an Operations Associate for a 4 month full-time 1099 contract, ideally based in Washington, DC. The role focuses on internal operations, executive support, team culture, fundraising, and event logistics to keep the organization running smoothly.

The candidate should be a proactive team player with strong attention to detail, comfortable juggling multiple high-impact workstreams in a dynamic startup environment.