Administrative Assistant

The American Battlefield Trust, the nation’s premier historic land preservation nonprofit, seeks an organized, versatile and personable Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our Washington, DC, office. The Administrative Assistant will work collaboratively with staff from across the organization and will have an opportunity to learn how many parts of a successful nonprofit operate.

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid Office - this role is on-site 4 days per week)

Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Salary Range: $45,000 - $52,000 starting salary

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary responsible party for answering phone calls (mostly from the Trust’s members asking about membership information), either briefly resolving requests or directing them to the relevant party
• Staff the front desk M-Th, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (with option for remote work on Fridays)
• Sort and distribute mail, and take mail from the office to the mail room
• Inventory and proactively order office supplies
• Inventory and order office furniture and incidental office equipment
• Process and provide data entry support for a small number of donation checks
• Schedule visitors in a building management visitor portal
• Assist in scheduling meetings and setting up conference rooms for hybrid meetings
• Assist in monitoring a general info@battlefields.org email address
• Provide backfill support for other departmental assistants
• Organize and decorate office spaces, including supply room and kitchen
• Maintain common areas and storage areas within the Washington, DC, office
• Provide accounts payable support, with training
• Provide support to the Chief Administrative Officer and other senior managers, as requested
• Provide additional administrative support as requested by other staff and departments, such as support for planned giving mailings, social media monitoring, and web-based assignments

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• High school diploma required, 4-year degree preferred
• 1-2 years of internship or work experience preferred
• Microsoft Office suite experience required
• Experience with a CRM database, preferably EveryAction, preferred
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn administrative tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to quickly learn Trust staff roles, programs and stances on issues to be able to field and direct inquiries
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer-service orientation, patience and tact
• Relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Ability to juggle multiple and changing demands
• Practical problem-solving and prioritization skills

To apply for the position, please send your resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and references to trustjobs@battlefields.org. No calls, please.

At the American Battlefield Trust, we build parks and tell stories — the narrative threads that make up the rich tapestry of our nation. Our culture calls for hardworking, entrepreneurial individuals that take calculated, intelligent risks and are always looking for opportunities to learn and improve. Our staff is united by a commitment to excellence and a passion for keeping American history alive.

Since 1987, the Trust has saved more than 61,000 acres of hallowed battlefield land from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War. We have reached millions of students and other life-long learners through our education programs. As our nation heads toward the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, we are looking to grow even more and build upon our previous successes.

The American Battlefield Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Investing in Our Staff

We recognize that people and relationships are everything, including in the workplace. We empower employees to own their work, supporting them in their goals and helping them grow and realize their fullest potential.

Behind All the Hard Work

The Trust is more than just a workplace: it’s a community of driven, enthusiastic people who genuinely respect and care for one another.

What We Offer

• Hybrid office environment
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with the premium cost on individual coverage paid 100% by the Trust
• Paid time off + eleven holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution after one year (regardless of employee’s own contribution)
• Paid life, AD&D, & disability benefits
• Paid parental leave
• WMATA/transit reimbursement program
• Year-round intern program
• Opportunities to participate in events and visit historic sites
• Professional development opportunities
• Coffee and tea stations
• Complimentary onsite gym

Must be fluent in spoken and written English.