Operations Manager

Office Operations Manager

Temporary | Full-Time | 30-40 Hours/Week | Washington, DC

A mission-driven organization in Washington, DC is seeking a Temporary Office Operations Manager to provide hands-on operational, administrative, and workplace support. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, proactive professional who enjoys managing multiple priorities, supporting leadership and staff, and helping keep a fast-moving office running smoothly.

The Office Operations Manager will serve as an on-the-ground resource for day-to-day office operations, HR coordination, executive scheduling, meeting support, and special projects.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, and willing to jump in wherever needed. This person should be able to work independently while also collaborating closely with leadership and employees across the organization.

Compensation: $32-$38 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, approximately 30-40 hours per week.

Location: Washington, DC. Regular in-office presence is expected 5 days a week

Duration: Temporary assignment of ASAP through Jan 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Manage timelines and follow-up for employee performance reviews, ensuring deadlines are met and questions are appropriately addressed or escalated.
• Coordinate employee communications and logistics related to benefits open enrollment, including reminders, informational sessions, and directing questions to the appropriate resources.
• Collect and organize agenda items for recurring executive and organization-wide meetings.
• Lead and support special operations projects and events, including retreats, organizational gatherings, and high-priority scheduling initiatives.
• Provide hands-on support for in-person meetings, including conference room reservations, audiovisual setup, catering, meeting materials, and visitor access.
• Support executive and leadership scheduling, including responding quickly to changing priorities and last-minute calendar adjustments.
• Maintain organized digital files and ensure documents are stored and accessible appropriately.
• Provide backup administrative and office support, including mail, office supplies, phone coverage, and general workplace coordination.
• Help maintain a positive, professional, and efficient office environment.
• Take on additional operational and administrative projects as priorities evolve.

What We're Looking For

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently.
• Flexible and adaptable when priorities change.
• Comfortable working in an environment with ambiguity and rapidly changing needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a service-oriented approach.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in office administration, operations, HR coordination, or a related function.
• 1-3 years of experience providing executive or leadership scheduling support.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and common workplace collaboration tools.
• Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Experience with HR, CRM, document management, or related business systems is helpful.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Pay Details: $32.00 to $38.00 per hour

Search managed by: Katherine Laurrie

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.