Policy Leadership Executive Assistant (Hybrid)

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Free parking

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Commuter benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane in Washington, DC, seeks an Executive Assistant to provide right-hand support to multiple executives across policy groups. The role requires exceptional organization, flexibility, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

You will manage calendars, assist with events, prepare briefing materials, and oversee document workflow while supporting policy initiatives and deadline tracking. Travel planning and inter-department coordination are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in the administrative field.
• Ability to manage deadlines and produce precise work product.
• Strong writing and editing skills for briefing materials.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with policy context and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain calendars and daily schedules for executives.
• Assist with planning and management of events, big and small.
• Prepare briefing materials for key meetings with members.
• Monitor and edit documents; input and transcribe as needed.
• Support policy initiatives and project tasks in a busy setting.
• Oversee contract/report processes for the department.
• Track project deadlines, budgets, and conduct research as required.
• Handle travel arrangements and itineraries for executives.

Skills

Administrative experience

Detail-oriented

Strong writing

Communicative

Time management

Job description

Hawthorne Lane in Washington, DC, seeks an Executive Assistant to provide right-hand support to multiple executives across policy groups. The role requires exceptional organization, flexibility, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

You will manage calendars, assist with events, prepare briefing materials, and oversee document workflow while supporting policy initiatives and deadline tracking. Travel planning and inter-department coordination are part of the duties.