Community Organizing Associate

A legal services organization in Washington, D.C. is looking to add a new Project Manager/Administrative Assistant to their growing staff. This role is hybrid and contract/ongoing in length.Responsibilities:Project Management (65%)Take ownership of assigned projects, utilizing Asana to update activities, track progress against goals, and coordinate with department staff gathering information to update planning materials including but not limited to budget, workplans, calendars, schedules, etc.Acquire a thorough understanding of project requirements and objectives including, but not limited to: contractual, financial, and scheduleCollaborate with the Senior Program Associate to manage budget of assigned projects;Spearhead vendor research, various copywriting efforts, and proofreading documents related to assigned projects;Organize and maintain efficient digital filing and organizational system for contracts, reports, memoranda, meeting materials and other documents related to assigned projects;Make logistical arrangements for assigned projects, including transportation, hotel and restaurant reservations, prep materials, etc.Facilitate internal meetings that include key participants from cross-departmental teams related to the assigned projects' progressProvide project management assistance for internal department projects including the department retreatProvide written updates regarding the assigned project's progress for Senior ManagementAdministrative Responsibilities (35%)Maintain dynamic calendar for Director of Community Organizing, and handle complex travel arrangements in tandemServe as administrative point person on all assigned matters, anticipating the supervisor's or needs and leading logistical arrangements and information handling;Use problem-solving skills, initiative, general research, inquiry, and follow-up to execute administrative tasks;Organize and coordinate meetings, including preparing and circulating agendas, reserving conference rooms, arranging catering, and communicating with participants, as appropriate;Prepare and proofread documents/correspondence as assigned including reports and emails for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Director of Community Organizing and Senior Program Associate.Assures that confidential information and activities are handled discreetly, and classified information is safeguardedTakes initiative to determine appropriate action and resolution of various day to day matters, issues, and projects when determined to be within scope of authorityExercises independent judgment with respect to real or potential problems and brings these to the attention of appropriate party with recommended actionQualifications:Minimum of 3-5 years of Administrative Assistant or project management experience with demonstrated successHighly motivated, exceedingly professional in demeanor, and have a commitment to civil rightsPossess excellent administrative, organizational and time management skillsTakes initiative independently with creative thinking and rigorPossess excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and internet research skillsDemonstrate high level of executive and legal supportFlexibility with work schedule to meet the demands of a dynamic legal organization

Created: 2025-03-08