Operations Manager

LHH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Voluntary Benefits

EAP program

Commuter Benefits

401K plan

Job summary

LHH in Washington, DC seeks a Temporary Executive Operations Manager to provide hands-on operational, administrative, and executive support in a fast-paced office environment.

This role requires a highly organized, proactive professional who can manage competing priorities, support senior leadership, and ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly. The position is a temporary assignment through January 2027 with in-office work five days a week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years in office admin/operations or related work.
• 1–3 years supporting executive or leadership scheduling.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track employee performance review timelines, follow up on outstanding items, and ensure questions are addressed or escalated.
• Assist with employee communications and benefits open enrollment logistics, reminders, sessions, and directing employees to resources.
• Gather and organize agenda items and materials for recurring executive, leadership, and organization-wide meetings.
• Support special operational initiatives, events, retreats, and organizational gatherings from planning through execution.
• Provide hands-on meeting and conference support, including room reservations, audiovisual setup, catering, materials, and visitor coordination.
• Manage executive and leadership calendars, respond to shifting priorities, scheduling conflicts, and last-minute changes.
• Maintain organized digital records and ensure documents are properly filed and up to date.
• Provide backup administrative support for office operations, including mail, supplies, phone coverage, visitors, and general workplace needs.
• Help foster an organized, welcoming, and professional workplace environment.
• Assist with additional administrative, operational, and executive projects as organizational needs evolve.

Skills

Executive support

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Zoom

Job description

mission-driven organization in Washington, DC is seeking a Temporary Executive Operations Manager to provide hands-on operational, administrative, and executive support in a fast-paced office environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, proactive professional who enjoys managing competing priorities, supporting senior leadership and staff, and ensuring day-to-day operations run efficiently.

The Executive Operations Manager will serve as a key resource for executive scheduling, office operations, HR coordination, meeting logistics, and special projects. The ideal candidate is resourceful, adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable stepping in wherever support is needed. This individual should be able to work independently while partnering closely with leadership and employees across the organization.

Compensation: $32–$38 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, approximately 30–40 hours per week

Location: Washington, DC. Regular in-office presence is expected 5 days a week

Duration: Temporary assignment from ASAP through January 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track employee performance review timelines, follow up on outstanding items, and ensure questions are appropriately addressed or escalated.
• Assist with employee communications and logistics surrounding benefits open enrollment, including reminders, informational sessions, and directing employees to the appropriate resources.
• Gather and organize agenda items and materials for recurring executive, leadership, and organization-wide meetings.
• Support special operational initiatives, events, retreats, and organizational gatherings from planning through execution.
• Provide hands-on meeting and conference support, including room reservations, audiovisual setup, catering, materials, and visitor coordination.
• Manage executive and leadership calendars, responding efficiently to shifting priorities, scheduling conflicts, and last-minute changes.
• Maintain organized digital records and ensure documents are properly filed, accessible, and up to date.
• Provide backup administrative support for office operations, including mail, supplies, phone coverage, visitors, and general workplace needs.
• Help foster an organized, welcoming, and professional workplace environment.
• Assist with additional administrative, operational, and executive projects as organizational needs evolve.

What We’re Looking For

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Proactive, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of assignments.
• Flexible and able to adjust quickly when priorities or schedules change.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where responsibilities may evolve.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and a service-oriented approach.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn, collaborate, and take initiative.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in office administration, operations, executive support, HR coordination, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience supporting executive or leadership scheduling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common workplace collaboration tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Zoom, or similar platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with HR, CRM, document management, or other business systems is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan

Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

Paid Leave

• Paid Sick Leave, where required by law
• any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria

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