Executive Assistant
We are looking for an organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leadership in Washington, District of Columbia. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who excels at managing complex schedules, coordinating logistics, and keeping executive priorities on track. The person in this role will serve as a dependable partner by handling high-volume calendar activity, arranging travel, and helping executive meetings run smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage dynamic executive calendars, prioritize competing requests, and ensure leaders are prepared for daily commitments.<br>• Coordinate domestic and, when needed, broader travel logistics including itineraries, reservations, and schedule adjustments.<br>• Organize executive meetings by securing schedules, confirming attendees, and preparing logistical details in advance.<br>• Monitor changing priorities and resolve scheduling conflicts quickly to maintain alignment across leadership activities.<br>• Support travel planning from initial booking through final coordination, ensuring timely and accurate arrangements.<br>• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate appointments, meetings, and executive availability.
• Demonstrated experience providing administrative support to executives or senior leadership teams.<br>• Strong ability to manage calendars with multiple shifting priorities and urgent requests.<br>• Hands-on experience booking and coordinating travel arrangements with close attention to detail.<br>• Skilled in organizing meetings and maintaining clear communication with a range of stakeholders.<br>• Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced office environment.<br>• Sound judgment, discretion, and a dependable approach to handling sensitive information.
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- Washington, DC
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
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37.2115 - 43.087 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leadership in Washington, District of Columbia. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who excels at managing complex schedules, coordinating logistics, and keeping executive priorities on track. The person in this role will serve as a dependable partner by handling high-volume calendar activity, arranging travel, and helping executive meetings run smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage dynamic executive calendars, prioritize competing requests, and ensure leaders are prepared for daily commitments.<br>• Coordinate domestic and, when needed, broader travel logistics including itineraries, reservations, and schedule adjustments.<br>• Organize executive meetings by securing schedules, confirming attendees, and preparing logistical details in advance.<br>• Monitor changing priorities and resolve scheduling conflicts quickly to maintain alignment across leadership activities.<br>• Support travel planning from initial booking through final coordination, ensuring timely and accurate arrangements.<br>• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate appointments, meetings, and executive availability.
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00Z