Temporary Office Assistant

Addison Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k)

Path to full-time conversion

Job summary

Addison Group seeks a Temporary Office Assistant to support a corporate HQ in Arlington, VA. The role sits within HR and partners with the office manager and leadership to welcome visitors and handle daily operations.

The position requires 1–2 years of administrative experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Onsite schedule Mon–Fri, with potential for conversion to full-time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of administrative/office support experience.
• Must be local to the DC or VA area.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Credit check may be part of background screening.
• Able to lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Front Desk and Office Operations: greet visitors, answer calls, direct inquiries, handle mail and packages, keep the office stocked and organized, coordinate with vendors and building management.
• Administrative Support: set up workspaces, onboarding, draft and distribute communications, assist with scheduling, document prep, and special projects, manage office purchases and records.
• Event Coordination and Culture: manage conference room scheduling, support meetings and events with logistics, coordinate volunteer programs and charitable activities, track registrations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Title: Temporary Office Assistant

Industry: Financial Services

Location (city, state): Arlington, VA

Assignment Type: Contract

Pay: $23 - $25 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, fully onsite

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company

Our client is a financial technology company based in Arlington, VA that helps banks and their customers access FDIC insurance and liquidity solutions. The company is known for a people first culture, with strong employee engagement through company events, celebrations, volunteer programs, and charitable giving.

Job Description

We are looking for a full time Office Administrator to support a corporate headquarters in Arlington, VA. This is a highly visible position, sitting within the HR team and working closely with the office manager, senior leadership, and staff across the company. You will be the welcoming face of the office and a key point of support for HR and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Front Desk and Office Operations

• Greet visitors, clients, and employees, and serve as the first point of contact for the office
• Answer and direct incoming calls and respond to general inquiries
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail and packages
• Keep the office clean, organized, and stocked with supplies
• Coordinate with vendors and building management on maintenance and service needs
• Suggest improvements to office procedures and shared spaces

Administrative Support

• Prepare workspaces and coordinate arrangements for new hire onboarding
• Draft and distribute internal communications and office documents
• Support leadership and departments with scheduling, document prep, and special projects
• Process office purchases and invoices and maintain organized records
• Provide flexible administrative support as priorities shift

Event Coordination and Culture Support

• Manage conference room scheduling and prepare spaces for meetings and events
• Support company meetings, celebrations, and social events with logistics and setup
• Help coordinate volunteer programs and charitable giving initiatives
• Track event details, deadlines, and registrations

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, bachelor's degree preferred
• One to two years of experience in an administrative, operations, or office support role
• Comfortable with a credit check as part of the background screening
• Must be local to the DC or VA area
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Friendly, professional, and customer focused with strong verbal and written communication
• Able to bend, reach, stoop, and twist, and lift or move materials up to 40 pounds

Perks

Opportunity to work in a highly visible, people first culture with strong employee engagement and a clear path to conversion for the right candidate.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.