Temporary Office Manager & Administrative Assistant

Organization Background

Based in Washington, DC, Easterly Government Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to U.S. Government agencies that serve essential functions.

About the Position

The firm seeks an energetic, organized, and highly motivated individual with at least two to five years of professional experience to assist the team with a broad range of responsibilities, including, but not limited to (i) management of office operations, (ii) administrative support, and (iv) other general functions that help contribute to the productivity of the organization in a temporary and part-time capacity. This is a temporary assignment to provide coverage during an employee's maternity leave. The temporary assignment is expected to begin October 2026 running through February 2027, subject to business needs and the timing of the employee's return.

The ideal individual will be a self-starter and have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong administrative, organizational, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to maintain an effective balance among multiple priorities with a tenacity for meeting deadlines.

This role will require the individual to work in-person three days a week with the option to be remote on Thursdays and/or Fridays. This position will also occasionally require work outside of core business hours to meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic organization.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• General Office Responsibilities
  • Manage telephone calls, inquiries, and requests
  • Maintain office inventory and order office and kitchen supplies as needed
  • Coordinate recurring maintenance with vendors for kitchen equipment
  • Maintain physical appearance and organization of the office
  • Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence to appropriate departments
  • Assist with planning of office activities, volunteer outings, and any other company organized events
  • Manage file system for both electronic and hardcopy documents
  • Maintain vendor relationships
  • Interface with building management to maintain the Company’s current office space
• Administrative Support
  • Coordinate travel and accommodations in a consistent and proactive manner
  • Coordinate and make preparations for meetings
  • Allocate and review monthly corporate credit card account activity
  • Assist with management team’s expense reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated academic achievement in English or Business preferred
• At least 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with a high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in event planning preferred
• Emotional maturity and strong interpersonal skills
• Effective problem-solving skills and sound judgement
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
• A self-starter with the tenacity toward meeting deadlines, with a strong sense of urgency and good self-management discipline
• A mature, confident team player who adapts to change and remains calm under pressure
• Most importantly, candidates must have strong ethical character, be intellectually curious, and have a sense of humor

An Equal Opportunity Employer