Part-Time/Hourly Office Assistant (Washington, D.C.)

617MediaGroup; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,868 - 49,661; Part time

Job summary

617MediaGroup in Washington D.C. is seeking a part-time Office Assistant to support daily office functions. This role includes managing reception duties, coordinating meetings, and handling mail. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and be able to assist with vendor management.

The current pay rate starts at $30.68/hour. 617MediaGroup encourages applications from underrepresented backgrounds and offers a unionized work environment that supports professional development.

Responsibilities

• Administer in-office reception duties, including answering calls and welcoming office visitors.
• Coordinate office assistant functions like meeting prep and organization.
• Manage inbound and outbound mail.

Skills

Reception duties

Office organization

Vendor liaison

Mail management

Printing support

Supply management

Job description

617MediaGroup, one of the fastest-growing progressive communications agencies in the U.S., is looking for a part-time/hourly Office Assistant to join our growing team. At 617MediaGroup, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. We believe that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities. This part-time/hourly position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office.

Who we are:

We’re veteran campaigners, communicators, designers, strategists, storytellers, and web developers. We love what we do. We’re results-driven. And we only work with clients we believe in.

What we do:

We move public opinion. We win tough fights. We tell stories simply, and with maximum impact. We offer comprehensive communication services: from earned media to paid, from digital strategy to eye-catching design. Websites. Video. We do it all for the benefit of our clients’ social justice causes and campaigns.

What you’ll be doing:

• Administer in-office reception duties, including answering calls and welcoming office visitors
• Coordinate a variety of office assistant functions, including meeting prep, office organization, and catering orders
• Manage inbound and outbound mail
• Provide in-house printing administrative support, including administering and completing print projects that require printing, collating, and mailing logistics
• Coordinate office supply and furniture orders and anticipate supply needs to ensure the office is properly stocked
• Liaison with vendors (including phone, internet, recycling, and printer vendors), as needed
• Assist with equipment inventory
• Maintain and coordinate parking passes, keys, etc. to ensure staff have necessary access to office
• Other duties as determined by agency leadership

All employees in this position are expected to retain a valid driver’s license and a purchased or leased automobile for personal transportation to work events with a valid inspection sticker. If this expectation will create an unmitigable hardship, and you would like to request an exemption, please note that in your cover letter.

The current minimum starting offer for this position is $30.68/hour. Starting wage amounts are furnished at the discretion of the agency with adherence to contractually guaranteed minimum pay rates and are also based on the relevant experience level of the applicant and agency hiring needs. 617MediaGroup is proud to be a union shop and 617MediaGroup employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Employees of 617MediaGroup enjoy robust opportunities for professional and financial growth and advancement.