Office Assistant
We are looking for a dependable Office Assistant to support daily workplace operations for a Contract position based in Arlington, Virginia. This role will serve as a key point of contact for visitors and employees while helping maintain an organized, efficient, and detail-oriented office environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, service-oriented, and comfortable balancing front desk responsibilities with administrative coordination.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome guests, clients, and team members with a courteous approach that creates a positive office experience.<br>• Manage meeting spaces by organizing conference room schedules, preparing rooms in advance, and confirming they are ready for use.<br>• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and shipments while ensuring timely distribution across the office.<br>• Keep the workplace running smoothly by replenishing supplies, arranging shared spaces, and supporting a clean, orderly environment.<br>• Prepare work areas and coordinate office logistics to help new employees transition into the workplace effectively.<br>• Assist with internal meetings and company events by supporting setup, coordination, and general administrative needs.<br>• Draft, format, and distribute routine office communications, documents, and correspondence as needed.<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to departments and leadership, including clerical support, document scanning, and phone coverage.<br>• Liaise with vendors and building management to address maintenance requests and follow through on office-related service needs.<br>• Support purchasing and invoice-related administrative tasks while contributing ideas to improve office processes and employee experience.
• Prior experience in an office assistant, receptionist, front desk, or similar administrative support role.<br>• Ability to manage inbound calls, greet visitors, and maintain a detail-oriented front office presence.<br>• Strong clerical and organizational skills with attention to detail in handling documents and office records.<br>• Experience scanning, filing, and processing paperwork accurately and efficiently.<br>• Comfortable coordinating multiple tasks, schedules, and office requests in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with employees, guests, and external partners.<br>• Proficiency with standard office tools and general administrative procedures.<br>• Reliable, service-focused, and able to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment.
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- Arlington, VA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
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21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a dependable Office Assistant to support daily workplace operations for a Contract position based in Arlington, Virginia. This role will serve as a key point of contact for visitors and employees while helping maintain an organized, efficient, and detail-oriented office environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, service-oriented, and comfortable balancing front desk responsibilities with administrative coordination.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome guests, clients, and team members with a courteous approach that creates a positive office experience.<br>• Manage meeting spaces by organizing conference room schedules, preparing rooms in advance, and confirming they are ready for use.<br>• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and shipments while ensuring timely distribution across the office.<br>• Keep the workplace running smoothly by replenishing supplies, arranging shared spaces, and supporting a clean, orderly environment.<br>• Prepare work areas and coordinate office logistics to help new employees transition into the workplace effectively.<br>• Assist with internal meetings and company events by supporting setup, coordination, and general administrative needs.<br>• Draft, format, and distribute routine office communications, documents, and correspondence as needed.<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to departments and leadership, including clerical support, document scanning, and phone coverage.<br>• Liaise with vendors and building management to address maintenance requests and follow through on office-related service needs.<br>• Support purchasing and invoice-related administrative tasks while contributing ideas to improve office processes and employee experience.
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z