Executive Assistant
Washington, DC
Category: Administrative
Reference ID: 10043600
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/n44kES
Job Title: Operations Executive Assistant (30 hours/week)
Location (city, state): Washington, DC (Hybrid – flexible remote schedule)
Industry: Nonprofit / Public Policy
Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension or conversion)
Hours: Flexible part-time schedule, ~30 hours/week
About Our Client:
Our client is a long-established and highly respected think tank located near the White House. With a focus on national and international public policy issues—ranging from education and healthcare to technology and energy—they’re known for thought leadership and deep policy analysis. The organization fosters a highly collaborative culture, offers hybrid flexibility, and is open to transitioning the right contract hire into a full-time role.
Job Description:
The Operations Executive Assistant will provide executive-level administrative and project support to the COO, while also working closely with the HR (People & Culture) and Finance teams. This is a 30-hour/week role designed for a seasoned EA who thrives in a mission-driven environment and is comfortable handling a variety of high-level operational and administrative tasks with professionalism and discretion.
Key Responsibilities:
Shared Admin Support:
- Manage expenses for COO, HR, and Finance leadership
- Organize receipts and submit credit card reports
- Provide general administrative support across the Operations department
COO Support:
- Manage and prioritize the COO’s calendar
- Conduct research and compile materials for reports and special projects
- Support ongoing studies and initiatives, including legal and strategic operations projects
- Serve as liaison between COO and internal/external stakeholders
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Event Support:
- Help plan and coordinate operations events, trainings, and team-building activities
- Assist with company-wide initiatives and on-site event support
People & Culture Projects:
- Assist with organization-wide trainings and meetings (e.g. open enrollment, compliance)
- Support employee engagement and other HR initiatives
- Contribute to data-gathering and reporting projects
Finance Support:
- Coordinate and support org-wide financial trainings and documentation
- Help with audit prep and data collection
- Assist with nonprofit filing and registration coordination
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in executive or operations support roles
- Background in nonprofit or think tank environments strongly preferred
- Excellent written communication and professional presence
- Highly organized, proactive, and confident working with senior leadership
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and Google Workspace
- Familiarity with project management tools (Asana, Trello, Monday.com) a plus
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Perks:
- High degree of flexibility and remote work
- Long-term potential with a reputable organization
- Close-knit team with high-impact projects
- Work in a values-based, socially engaged organization
- Leadership visibility and room to take initiative
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.
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