Administrative Assistant
Job ID: 25490
Job ID: 25490
Washington DC, District Of Columbia
Onsite
$30 - $35
Administrative
Contract
Washington DC, District Of Columbia
Onsite
Contract
Administrative
$30 - $35
Job Details
Job ID: 25490
Salary/Pay Rate: $30.04 – $35.50 per hour
Location: Onsite in Washington, DC (free parking available, close to metro stops)
Employment Type: Contract (1–2 months, open-ended until permanent hire is in place)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Our client is the nation's largest operating foundation entirely focused on foster care. Work with other big-hearted advocates whose mission to provide, improve, and ultimately prevent the need for foster care is number one!
As an Administrative Assistant, you’ll be responsible for processing inbound and outbound data utilizing your tech savvy skills, providing outstanding customer service, assisting throughout the hiring process, and maintaining consistent organization. You will be responsible for providing friendly customer service to guests and staff by supporting reception activities and the administrative flow of the office. Through your attention to detail and warm, friendly attitude you'll provide a great experience to those entering the business and help support daily operations.
- Serve as the first point of contact at the front desk, greeting and escorting visitors
- Coordinate with building security for visitor registration and access
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls and respond to general office inquiries
- Maintain office organization, cleanliness, and overall presentation
- Track and manage office supplies, inventory, and materials
- Support meeting logistics, including room setup/teardown and catering coordination
- Prepare and organize materials such as data sheets, packets, and branded items
- Assist with shipping, receiving, and mail distribution
- Support internal teams with administrative needs as they arise
- Assist with office coordination for meetings and events, including visits from external partners and stakeholders
- Other duties as assigned
- 2+ years of administrative, front desk, or office coordination experience
- Strong professionalism and polished communication skills; comfortable interacting with high-level visitors
- Ability to work independently and follow direction with minimal supervision
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience with Adobe (for basic document formatting or design) is a plus
- Experience with invoicing tools (e.g., NetSuite) is a plus
- Strong sense of ownership and pride in maintaining an organized, welcoming office environment
- Calm, professional demeanor with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced setting
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
- Paid Sick/Safe Time (based on where allowable by law)
- Medical benefits with multiple plan tiers and Telemedicine access
- 401K with matching contributions
- Holiday pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles.
As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment background checks and/or drug testing.
Parker Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
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Founded four decades ago as a local Seattle-based staffing firm, Parker has become a go-to company of choice for Administrative, Customer Service, Contact Center, Non-Clinical Healthcare, Human Resources, Sales, Mortgage, and Banking job opportunities. Over the years, we’ve steadily grown beyond our Seattle roots to place thousands of candidates in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire needs across the United States.
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Benefits & Perks
As a Parker contractor, you have access to a variety of benefits including medical benefits with multiple plan tiers and telemedicine access, 401k plan with matching contributions, Paid Sick/Safe Time (where allowable by law), and holiday pay. And because we know life happens, we also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to you. Additional details about benefits and eligibility criteria are provided during your onboarding with Parker.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.