Job Description Join a dynamic team within the US government affairs department, offering a unique opportunity to gain experience in foreign affairs. This role involves interacting with high-level individuals both within and outside of Washington, DC, providing valuable insights into government and international relations. Responsibilities + Manage the front desk and greet internal and external guests with a friendly and welcoming attitude. + Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls. + Handle meeting and conference room calendar coordination, including setup and breakdown. + Provide additional administrative support such as reconciling expenses, scheduling meetings, and creating spreadsheets and graphs. + Assist and work under the direction of the events coordinator to set up, break down, and manage events, including AV troubleshooting and setup. Essential Skills + Minimum 5 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and OneNote. + Minimum 5 years of experience with PowerPoint for creating presentations. + Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior administrative or executive assistant role. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Excellent communication skills with VIPs, government officials, and executives. + Dependable and calm under pressure. + Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude. + Ability to adapt in a high-performing work environment. + Team player with a good cultural fit. Work Environment This position is 100% onsite at the Washington, DC office, requiring five days a week on-site presence. The work environment is professional, and attire ranges from business casual to business professional. The role involves managing front desk operations, conference room scheduling, and providing administrative support in a collaborative and fast-paced setting. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $36.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.