Senior Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Administrative Assistant

Washington, DC | Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

LHH is partnering with a respected nonprofit organization in Washington, DC, to identify an experienced Senior Administrative Assistant for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This position offers the chance to become a key partner to executive leadership while supporting the day-to-day operations of a mission-driven organization.

We are seeking a polished, highly organized professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats, managing competing priorities, and building strong relationships across all levels of an organization. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and discretion are essential.

What You'll Do

• Act as a trusted administrative partner to executive leadership, helping ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, and internal communications while managing shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Facilitate meeting logistics, including conference room reservations, virtual meeting setup, attendee coordination, and special event support.
• Prepare and refine business correspondence, reports, presentations, and other professional documents.
• Coordinate business travel arrangements and support leaders with detailed planning and preparation for meetings, conferences, and events.
• Assist with expense tracking, invoice processing, and other operational support functions.
• Organize and maintain records, documents, and information systems while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Build positive working relationships with internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders.
• Support leadership meetings through coordination of materials, follow-up activities, and documentation as needed.
• Contribute to special projects and departmental initiatives that support organizational objectives.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience providing administrative or operational support in a professional office environment.
• Previous experience supporting executives, senior leaders, or high-level business functions strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing responsibilities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and manage sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
• Proven ability to build productive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Resourceful problem-solver with a proactive, service-oriented mindset.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

If you're an experienced administrative professional who enjoys supporting leadership, coordinating complex activities, and keeping operations running efficiently behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay Details: $25.00 to $32.00 per hour

Search managed by: Audrey Bevel

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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