Temporary Mail Room Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Why You Want To Work Here

We are seeking a reliable, energetic, and hands-on Temporary Mail Room Assistant to support a busy nonprofit office in Washington, DC. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying active and prefers a role that keeps them moving throughout the day rather than sitting at a desk.

The position will primarily support incoming mail and packages, equipment and supply movement, office setup, and event preparation. The ideal candidate is dependable, physically capable, and comfortable being on their feet, lifting and moving items, and jumping in wherever support is needed. This is a straightforward, hands-on role for someone with a positive, can-do attitude.

This is a part-time temporary opportunity with the potential to extend beyond the initial assignment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, organize, and distribute incoming mail, packages, and deliveries throughout the office.
• Assist with outgoing mail, packages, and shipments as needed.
• Deliver mail, packages, supplies, and other materials to appropriate departments and staff.
• Receive and organize office supplies, equipment, and other deliveries.
• Move boxes, equipment, supplies, furniture, tables, chairs, and other materials throughout the office.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down meetings, events, and other office activities.
• Rearrange tables, chairs, desks, and other furniture to prepare spaces for events and meetings.
• Assist with moving and positioning equipment and materials for office events and activities.
• Keep mailroom and supply areas organized and ensure items are stored appropriately.
• Assist with general office support and facilities-related tasks as needed.
• Respond to day-to-day requests from staff and help ensure materials and equipment are where they need to be.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and functional mailroom and work area.
• Adjust priorities throughout the day and assist with unexpected office needs.
• Perform other hands-on office support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a mailroom, warehouse, office services, facilities, hospitality, event setup, or similar hands-on environment is strongly preferred.
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable with a strong willingness to take initiative.
• Positive, hands-on, and can-do attitude with a willingness to assist wherever needed.
• Comfortable spending the majority of the workday on your feet and moving throughout an office environment.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable moving boxes, equipment, furniture, tables, chairs, and other office materials.
• Ability to assist with event setup and breakdown, including moving and arranging furniture and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when handling mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Professional and courteous when interacting with employees, visitors, vendors, and delivery personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and shifting priorities throughout the day.
• Dependable team player who is willing to pitch in and support a variety of office needs.
• Willingness to work 100% onsite in Washington, DC, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM.