Administrative Assistant

• Category: Administration
• Location: Washington, District Of Columbia
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Type: Part-time

Non-Profit organization committed to enriching the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other people of African Ancestry is looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to join their dynamic team Company: Non-Profit National organization committed to enriching the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other people of African Ancestry Hours/Schedule: 30 hours/week Benefits: Client will reimburse for parking /metro expense Job Type: Contract to Hire Location Requirements: Hybrid, onsite Monday-Thursday (flexible hours), Fridays remote Rate: $30 34/hour, based on qualifications

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support for this mission-driven nonprofit organization. This role requires professionalism, sound judgment , intelligence, and discretion while supporting leadership, staff, and key organizational functions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including calendar management, scheduling, and coordination of meetings
• Serve as a point of contact and gatekeeper, prioritizing requests and communications with professionalism and discretion
• Anticipate administrative needs by planning ahead and supporting workflows proactively
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of trust and integrity
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, materials, and track follow-ups
• Arrange travel and lodging, and assist with expense reporting
• Support internal projects, initiatives, and cross-functional workflows
• Communicate effectively with staff, leadership, and external partners
• Maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations

Qualifications:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including calendar management, scheduling, and coordination of meetings
• Serve as a point of contact and gatekeeper, prioritizing requests and communications with professionalism and discretion
• Anticipate administrative needs by planning ahead and supporting workflows proactively
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of trust and integrity
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, materials, and track follow-ups
• Arrange travel and lodging, and assist with expense reporting
• Support internal projects, initiatives, and cross-functional workflows
• Communicate effectively with staff, leadership, and external partners
• Maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations