Office Assistant

Do you have 1 year of office or admin experience?

Are you passionate about education and literacy?

A mission-driven nonprofit is hiring a temporary Office Assistant. The Office Assistant will play an important role in preserving organizational records and improving document accessibility. This is a full-time, in-person, temporary role based in Washington, DC.

ORGANIZATION: Education Nonprofit

LOCATION: Washington, DC

POSITION TITLE: Office Assistant

SCHEDULE: 9-5 in-person

DURATION: Temporary 4-6 weeks

HOURLY RATE: $20/hr - $22/hr

Is This Your Dream Job? This entry-level role is ideal for someone who enjoys administrative work, is comfortable being on their feet throughout the day, and takes pride in maintaining accurate and organized files.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of office or admin experience required.
• Experience with SharePoint is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and file management.
• Ability to learn document scanning software and digital filing systems.
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and moving files for extended periods throughout the day.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude

How You Will Spend Your Day:

• Prepare, scan, and upload paper documents into the organization's digital filing system.
• Organize, label, and index electronic files for easy retrieval.
• Review scanned documents for quality, completeness, and accuracy.
• Sort, file, and archive physical records according to established procedures.
• Retrieve files and documents as requested by staff.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Assist with general office organization and administrative tasks as needed.
• Lift, move, and organize file boxes and records throughout the office.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with document retention standards.

We'd love to hear from you!

If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to help make that happen. Please apply using this link. Emailed responses will experience a delayed processing. Deadline to apply is 08/10/2026.


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