VARITE is looking for a qualified Executive Assistant in Washington, DC.
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
An American-headquartered life science and clinical research company. It is a global supplier of analytical instruments, clinical development solutions, specialty diagnostics, laboratory, pharmaceutical and biotechnology services.
WHAT WE DO?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
Job Title: Executive Assistant
Location: Washington, DC
Contract Duration: 3 months (temp to perm for the right candidate)
Pay Rate: $40.00/hr on W2
Shift: M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO:
This is an office-based role, 100% on Site with flexibility.
0-10% Travel domestic travel- Seldom, possible a few times a year for a few days.
Ability to work outside regular business hours as needed (Not a regular occurrence).
Candidate would be responsible to pay for parking on take public transportation. Looking for a skilled and experienced Professional EXECUTIVE Assistance.
Client Impactful Work:
This unique executive assistant role goes beyond the ordinary. You'll support the company's leaders of Government Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility, arrange VIP visits and events, handle Client and lobbying filings, coordinate volunteer activities, and support the company's matching gift program. Plus, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day functioning of our Washington, DC, office.
Keys to Success:
• EA and Office Manager responsibilities include:
• Prepare documents and presentations based on input provided by various team members.
• Arrange and maintain calendars and travel, including high-level government & investor engagements.
• Coordinate high-level meetings and gatherings, including planning and day-of execution of on-site meeting logistics.
• Ensuring our 2,500-square-foot company office runs smoothly.
• Partner with administrative professionals across the company to manage competing needs and deadlines.
• Maintain vendor contracts and purchase orders, organizational charts and document retention adherence
• GR- & CSR-specific responsibilities:
• Take responsibility for critical tasks related to lobbying and Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings.
• Support organizing, preparing for, and completing government VIP visits to company sites and public events at our operations.
• Coordinate VIP volunteer events and company-sponsored community engagement activities
• Support CSR team operations, procedures for philanthropic programs and donations and related financial reconciliations
Education: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
Experience & Skills:
• 5-10 years
• Demonstrable success as an executive assistant, ideally supporting senior executive(s) at a multinational company and/or in a government relations environment.
• Exhibit a strong sense of integrity and discretion, as you'll be a reflection of the executives and the company.
• Skill to coordinate your own work and that of the executives you're supporting, including effectively managing your own and the executives' time in the face of competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate executives' needs based on business objectives.
• Experienced in independently managing and prioritizing multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in workplace computer applications, including PowerPoint, and ability to grow and adapt as new AI tools create opportunities for efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving skills, resourcefulness and reasoning to solve issues.
• Positive and poised outlook in a dynamic team environment where the next need is not always easily anticipated.
• Has experience in a corporate office supporting multiple executives, managing complex international travel (e.g., trips to Asia), organizing and planning events, including visits by external stakeholders to company operations and multi-day internal meetings, as well as office and budget management experience.
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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.