Temporary Administrative Assistant at First Book in Washington, DC

Summary: First Book is a global leader in social enterprise that advances social change through a network of over 600K educators. The Temporary Administrative Assistant will support the administrative operations of the Accelerator team by providing comprehensive administration, coordination, and scheduling support. Responsibilities: - Provide administrative and logistical support to the Senior Managing Editor, Accelerator - Manage calendars, coordinate internal and external meetings, and handle meeting preparation and follow-up - Draft, format, and proofread department communications, memos, and reports - Maintain organized digital filing systems and databases in SharePoint and other platforms - Assist with project documentation, coordination of deliverables, and tracking timelines - Serve as a liaison with other departments (e.g., Finance, Communications, Legal) to support the smooth execution of projects - Other administrative duties as assigned in support of the Senior Managing Editor Required Qualifications: - Minimum of 1 year of administrative support or office coordination experience - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Experience supporting multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Zoom, and - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and tasks with strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Strong written and verbal communication skills across diverse stakeholders - Proven ability to handle sensitive information with integrity, confidentiality, and sound Required Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Zoom, SharePoint Benefits: In addition to an hourly wage, First Book will pay commuting costs., Hybrid work environment - can work from home and office