Staff Assistant- Operations Team

GOP DC Public Affairs Firm; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k)

Health benefits

Professional growth

Travel opportunities

Job summary

GOP DC Public Affairs Firm is seeking a Staff Assistant to join the Operations Team in Washington, DC. This role sits at the center of a fast-moving organization that works with senior executives, policymakers, Members of Congress, and Administration officials.

The ideal candidate thrives in high-pressure environments, anticipates needs, and executes with minimal oversight while maintaining professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and scheduling support to the CEO.
• Coordinate meetings, client engagements, events, and travel logistics end-to-end.
• Manage front-of-house duties, including greeting clients and preparing conference spaces.
• Track priorities and ensure deadlines are met across multiple workstreams.
• Prepare briefing materials, correspondence, and meeting notes.
• Serve as gatekeeper with sound judgment and discretion.
• Independently manage projects from concept to completion.
• Handle rapidly changing priorities with professionalism and composure.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Discretion & judgment

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Service mindset

Job description

Staff Assistant- Operations Team

Washington, DC

A premier Washington, D.C.-based government affairs and strategic advisory Republican firm is seeking a Staff Assistant to support its Operations team.

This is not a traditional administrative position. The role sits at the center of a fast-moving organization working with senior business executives, policymakers, Members of Congress, and Administration officials. Success requires someone who thrives in high-pressure environments, anticipates needs before they arise, and executes with little oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and scheduling support to the CEO.
• Coordinate meetings, client engagements, events, and travel logistics from start to finish.
• Manage front-of-house responsibilities, including greeting clients and guests and preparing conference spaces.
• Track priorities and ensure deadlines are met across multiple workstreams.
• Prepare briefing materials, correspondence, and meeting notes.
• Serve as a trusted gatekeeper while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
• Independently manage projects from concept to completion.
• Handle rapidly changing priorities with professionalism and composure.

Qualifications

• Prior experience or internships on Capitol Hill, in a Republican congressional office, on a political campaign, or in a comparable political environment is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and hit deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and execute without constant direction.
• A service-oriented mindset, no task is too small, and follow-through is the standard.

The ideal candidate is someone who naturally takes ownership, follows through, and keeps the trains running without needing to be asked twice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k).
• Health and related benefits.
• Opportunities for unique professional growth.
• Exposure to CEOs, founders, investors, Members of Congress, senior Administration officials, and nationally recognized business leaders.
• Unique opportunities to travel in support of executive meetings, client engagements, and special events.

About the Opportunity

Our firm represents a sophisticated portfolio of clients operating across public policy, national security, infrastructure, technology, and other highly regulated industries. We maintain a Republican perspective and operate in an environment where responsiveness, professionalism, and attention to detail are expected every day.

This position is best suited for someone who enjoys working hard, embraces a high-performance culture, and wants to build a long-term career in government affairs and strategic advisory services.