Strategic Executive Assistant – Government Affairs, DC

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Charitable donation matching

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane, a growing Washington, DC-based lobbying firm, seeks an Executive Assistant to support a senior leader and coordinate the day-to-day activity of a busy client-facing team.

You will edit and compose PowerPoints, manage a complex calendar, and collaborate with a range of stakeholders to keep priorities moving in a fast-paced environment. This five-days-in-office role requires strong judgment, discretion, and superb communication.

Qualifications

• At least three years of executive support experience.
• Experience or understanding of Capitol Hill or equivalent government environments preferred.
• Ability to manage complex calendars and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication with senior leaders.
• Ability to exercise discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex calendar of client meetings, conferences, and events.
• Coordinate logistics and prepare materials for meetings.
• Track action items, deadlines, and deliverables to keep commitments on track.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper files and shared resources.
• Support professional groups by managing contacts and communications.
• Prepare and distribute digital communications; keep website/content up to date.
• Handle invoices, expenses, vendor payments, and related admin tasks.
• Provide logistical support for congressional outreach initiatives.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communications

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Hawthorne Lane, a growing Washington, DC-based lobbying firm, seeks an Executive Assistant to support a senior leader and coordinate the day-to-day activity of a busy client-facing team.

You will edit and compose PowerPoints, manage a complex calendar, and collaborate with a range of stakeholders to keep priorities moving in a fast-paced environment. This five-days-in-office role requires strong judgment, discretion, and superb communication.