Program assistant

Are you a versatile, organized professional who thrives in an autonomous role where you can wear multiple hats?

Randstad is partnering with a highly respected, mission-driven organization in Washington, DC, on a confidential search for an interim Program Manager / Operations Coordinator. This unique, multi-faceted position offers broad exposure across HR coordination, administrative operations, and project tracking, while reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). It is a coverage role designed to help seamlessly transition a workload ahead of an upcoming maternity leave at the end of the year.

This is an immediate Temporary-to-Hire opportunity for the right candidate! If you are looking for a relaxed, supportive environment where no two days are the same, this is the perfect career home. Because you will act as a direct liaison to executive leadership and handle sensitive personnel files, bi-monthly payroll data, and vendor contracts, absolute discretion and the ability to securely manage confidential information are paramount.

If you want to hear more about this exciting opportunity, apply below today!


salary: $30 - $32 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• HR & Payroll Administration: Act as the internal liaison to the COO and the external PEO/HR consultant. Handle a low-maintenance, bi-monthly payroll approval process, coordinate annual benefits enrollment (via TriNet), and manage employee onboarding/offboarding documentation.
• Contract & Vendor Tracking: Route contracts and project documents for digital signatures (using DocuSign/Adobe), track stakeholder review workflows, schedule vendor meetings, and update project tracking databases.
• Project Management Assistance: Partner directly with internal Construction/Project Managers to assist with spreadsheet tracking, simple invoice cost reconciliation using Excel, expense forms, and maintaining organizational digital/paper filing systems.
• General Operations & Support: Coordinate meeting logistics, prepare quarterly board books, provide backup support for social media or website updates, and adapt to ad-hoc operational requests.
• Public Representation (Future): Assist with public and private history tour requests, eventually growing to lead guided historical tours of a landmark site.

Skills

• Administrative Duties (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Contract Administration (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Vendor Management
• Project Management

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.