Location: Washington, DC
Type of Employment: Full-Time
Overall Responsibility:
America First Works (AFW) is seeking an Office Manager to ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the organization’s office environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized, with a strong commitment to supporting AFW’s mission and operational excellence as the team advances the America First Agenda.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Oversee the daily management of the office, including supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships.
• Serve as the first point of contact for general inquiries, visitors, and incoming correspondence.
• Provide administrative support to senior leadership, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and document preparation.
• Assist with planning and execution of internal meetings, staff events, and organizational briefings.
• Maintain organizational files, records, and office systems—both physical and digital.
• Coordinate IT needs and liaise with technology service providers as needed.
• Manage logistics for travel, hospitality, and office-wide communications.
• Support onboarding logistics for new employees, including workspace set-up and materials preparation.
• Ensure compliance with internal operational protocols and assist with light HR or finance-related tasks as directed.
• Provide logistical support for events, fly-ins, and team-wide initiatives in coordination with relevant departments.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, public policy, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2–4 years of administrative, operations, or office management experience—preferably in a nonprofit, advocacy, or political environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and common administrative tools; experience with CRM or document management systems a plus.
• Friendly and solutions-oriented demeanor, with a customer service mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to occasionally support events or special projects outside standard office hours.
Compensation:
Salaries for positions will be commensurate with the experience, expertise, and skills of the individual.