Temporary Executive Assistant to Policy Team

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant for temporary hybrid support to leadership on the policy team. The role involves trusted executive support, varied administrative tasks, and cross-department coordination.

The ideal candidate has 4–5 years in administrative roles, exceptional attention to detail, and strong writing skills. You will help ensure smooth day-to-day operations while adapting to evolving policy priorities.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of administrative experience.
• Ability to manage calendars and schedule meetings.
• Experience supporting executives in a polished environment.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Curiosity about policy and learning new industries.

Responsibilities

• Maintain calendars and daily schedules.
• Assist with planning and management of events.
• Prepare briefing materials for key meetings.
• Monitor documents; editing and transcription as needed.
• Support policy initiatives and project tasks.
• Oversee contract/report processes for the department.
• Track project deadlines and assist with budgeting and research.
• Handle travel arrangements and itineraries.

Skills

Calendar management

Event coordination

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Prioritize multiple tasks

Job description

This DC Association is seeking an immediate Executive Assistant to temporarily support several figures on the policy team. The ideal temporary professional will be trusted with executive support, varied administrative functions, and office-related tasks. If you have previous experience supporting executives in a polished work environment, enjoy learning about new industries and consider yourself a reliable administrative support hand,

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain calendars and daily schedules, including all meetings and engagements.
• Assist with planning and management of small and large events.
• Prepare briefing materials for key meetings with members.
• Monitor all documents that need to be sent out, edited, transcribed, and inputted.
• Support policy initiatives and project-based tasks in a busy setting, always acting two steps ahead.
• Oversee contract/report processes for the department and provide assistance to the other departments as needed.
• As an extension to several policy teams, playing a critical role in project deadline tracking, budgeting, document review and compiling various research projects.
• Handle all travel arrangements, itineraries, and transportation for when the executives travel.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• This is a temporary hybrid work opportunity, requiring flexibility from mature professionals able to adjust their schedules to meet the needs of leadership.
• Join a collaborative, mission-driven association where your contributions are visible and valued.
• Work alongside staff to help facilitate smooth day-to-day needs at this association.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced. You have 4-5 years of previous work experience in the administrative field.
• Detail-oriented. Perfection is your middle name; you understand that it’s your job to be mindful of deadlines and execute excellent work product.
• Communicative. You enjoy working with others in a team environment and are professional with clients.
• Adaptable. You are a self-starter and can prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines at one time.
• Writing and editing-whiz. You can clearly express ideas in your writing and spot grammatical errors in documents. Strong writing and editing skills are essential.
• Curiosity. You bring a natural interest to policy and expanding your knowledge.

The hourly listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s successis our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believein a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated againston the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.