Office Assistant
We are looking for an Office Assistant to support daily workplace operations. This Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a well-maintained office environment, coordinating meeting logistics, and delivering a welcoming experience for guests and staff. The role combines front desk support, administrative assistance, and facility coordination to help the office run efficiently each day.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Carry out opening and closing office readiness reviews to confirm reception areas, meeting spaces, kitchens, café areas, and restrooms are clean, organized, and prepared for visitors and employees.<br>• Monitor inventory levels for workplace, kitchen, café, and restroom supplies, and arrange replenishment with vendors to maintain appropriate stock while managing costs.<br>• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, courier activity, and routine office communications to support smooth daily operations.<br>• Assist with operational improvement efforts and contribute to special projects assigned by office leadership.<br>• Organize logistics for internal gatherings and client-facing events, including room setup, catering arrangements, supplies, and coordination with building or security contacts.<br>• Prepare conference rooms before meetings by arranging furniture, checking materials, stocking essentials, and confirming audiovisual equipment is functioning properly; restore rooms afterward.<br>• Collect feedback after meetings or events and share recommendations that enhance future execution and service quality.<br>• Provide reception coverage by welcoming visitors, answering inbound calls, directing guests appropriately, and creating a positive first impression.<br>• Maintain hospitality stations by arranging and replenishing food and beverage items for guests, meetings, and office use.<br>• Perform general administrative support such as copying, scanning, faxing, document preparation, and operating standard office equipment.
• Experience in office administration, front desk support, or administrative coordination within a structured environment.<br>• Ability to manage multiple daily tasks involving reception, meeting support, inventory tracking, and general clerical work.<br>• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining well-kept, client-ready spaces.<br>• Comfortable coordinating meeting or event logistics, including room preparation, catering support, and supply management.<br>• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with common office calendars, communication tools, and administrative systems.<br>• Capability to use standard office equipment such as printers, scanners, copiers, and fax machines.<br>• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact courteously with visitors, vendors, and internal teams.<br>• Reliable time management skills and the flexibility to support changing operational priorities in a Contract role.
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- Washington, DC
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
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21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an Office Assistant to support daily workplace operations. This Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a well-maintained office environment, coordinating meeting logistics, and delivering a welcoming experience for guests and staff. The role combines front desk support, administrative assistance, and facility coordination to help the office run efficiently each day.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Carry out opening and closing office readiness reviews to confirm reception areas, meeting spaces, kitchens, café areas, and restrooms are clean, organized, and prepared for visitors and employees.<br>• Monitor inventory levels for workplace, kitchen, café, and restroom supplies, and arrange replenishment with vendors to maintain appropriate stock while managing costs.<br>• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, courier activity, and routine office communications to support smooth daily operations.<br>• Assist with operational improvement efforts and contribute to special projects assigned by office leadership.<br>• Organize logistics for internal gatherings and client-facing events, including room setup, catering arrangements, supplies, and coordination with building or security contacts.<br>• Prepare conference rooms before meetings by arranging furniture, checking materials, stocking essentials, and confirming audiovisual equipment is functioning properly; restore rooms afterward.<br>• Collect feedback after meetings or events and share recommendations that enhance future execution and service quality.<br>• Provide reception coverage by welcoming visitors, answering inbound calls, directing guests appropriately, and creating a positive first impression.<br>• Maintain hospitality stations by arranging and replenishing food and beverage items for guests, meetings, and office use.<br>• Perform general administrative support such as copying, scanning, faxing, document preparation, and operating standard office equipment.
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00Z