Nonprofit
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Administrative and Events Assistant
On-site, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Start Date:
August 3, 2026
Application Deadline:
July 25, 2026
Education:
2-Year Degree Required
Experience Level:
Mid-level
Salary:
USD $55,000 / year
Cause Areas:
Children & Youth, Family
Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Administrative and Events Assistant is responsible for assisting with the organization's general office operations and special events. This full-time position provides some flexibility with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.
Job Responsibilities:
- Adhere to the mission of the organization
- Assist in administrative tasks related to operations
- Assist at special events and occasional weekend programs, Saturdays or Sundays, particularly in our 3 major events: Annual Gala, Foster Youth Summit, and Christmas Event
- Answer incoming phone calls and inquiries
- Direct outside calls and inquiries to the appropriate staff members
- Manage, maintain, and clean foster parent and donor database records.
- Complete weekly and monthly donation recognition tasks
- Prepare packages and mailers to constituents
- Provide recurring reports on events and programs
- Ensure office supplies are at appropriate levels
- Submit training materials for accreditation approval
- Identify trainers for monthly trainings and secure their participation
- Supervise monthly training and peer support groups
- Manage incoming inquiries from the general email account and phone
- Communicate and schedule vendors for building functions
- Light office management
- Ensure that all organizational and shared documents are uploaded and maintained to the FAPAC Shared Drive
- Complete other tasks as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Pass a background check
- Active driver's license
- Database maintenance and strong computer skills
- Previous office work experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Tech-savvy
- Quick learner and motivated problem solver
Benefits
Paid vacation, healthcare, and 3% match in 401k
Location
On-site
1528 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020, USA
