Reception & Operations Assistant — Finance Support

Council on Foreign Relations; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking a Reception and Operations Administrative Assistant for CFR’s Washington, D.C. office. The role is full-time on-site five days a week with overtime as needed to support events and operations.

Responsibilities include front-desk duties, visitor management, coordination of staff access and meetings, and assisting senior finance and legal officers with administrative tasks, travel, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ related administrative experience in a high-profile, fast-paced setting; reception experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal first contact at CFR DC office for visitors and calls, screening requests as needed.
• Greet visitors and staff, delivering a welcoming, professional atmosphere and high-quality service.
• Assist with scheduling, badges, occupancy awareness, access for visiting staff and building security systems.
• Support day-of coordination for Council meetings, including agenda posting and attendee requests.
• Provide scheduling and administrative support to CFO and Treasurer, including expense reporting and travel bookings.
• Provide admin support to Chief Legal Officer including invoicing and expenses.

Skills

Customer-facing

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Problem-solving

Team player

Punctuality

Business writing

Attendance

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Envoy

Job description

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking a Reception and Operations Administrative Assistant for CFR’s Washington, D.C. office. The role is full-time on-site five days a week with overtime as needed to support events and operations.

Responsibilities include front-desk duties, visitor management, coordination of staff access and meetings, and assisting senior finance and legal officers with administrative tasks, travel, and documentation.