Workplace Operations & Events Specialist

Clearpath; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Health plan

Mental health support

Job summary

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the country's greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed, and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way.

Operations & Facilities Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the daily operations, facilities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in office operations, facilities coordination, workplace services, administrative support, event planning, or hospitality management.
• A deep belief in people-empowering, bottom-up, public policy solutions that limit the coercive nature of government and empower individuals to pursue their American Dream.
• A high degree of professionalism and business acumen needed to interact with senior legislative staff and policy makers, advocacy professionals, and thought leaders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a customer-service mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to quickly learn new workplace management, facilities, and event coordination systems.
• Experience supporting office operations, facilities management, workplace services, corporate events, or administrative functions.
• Familiarity with vendor management, office administration, and workplace operations within a professional office, nonprofit, advocacy, government affairs, or corporate environment.
• Physical Requirements: This role regularly supports onsite meetings and events and requires the ability to lift and carry event materials and supplies up to 35 pounds, assist with room setup and breakdown, and stand or walk for extended periods during event execution. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate office maintenance, repairs, preventative upkeep, and facility service requests.
• Serve as a key point of contact for building management, vendors, and service providers.
• Manage office supplies, equipment inventory, and workplace resources to ensure operational readiness.
• Support office moves, workspace configurations, seating assignments, and onboarding logistics.
• Partner with IT and security teams to facilitate workspace setup, badge access, and employee support.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming office environment for employees and guests.
• Coordinate vendor relationships, scheduling, and service delivery.
• Track operational requests and help resolve facility or workplace issues in a timely manner.
• Support process improvements that enhance office efficiency and employee experience.
• Provide administrative and logistical support across office operations initiatives.
• Support the planning and execution of internal meetings, external events, briefings, and stakeholder gatherings.
• Coordinate event logistics, including venue preparation, catering, audiovisual needs, room setup, materials, and vendor management.
• Provide day-of-event support, including event setup, attendee check-in, troubleshooting, and breakdown.
• Maintain event inventory, supplies, and materials to support successful event execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless event experience.

Skills

Office operations

Facilities coordination

Event planning

Administrative support

Vendor management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the country's greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed, and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way.

Operations & Facilities Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the daily operations, facilities