Office Manager - Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America - Washington, DC

Washington, D.C., Full Time

An exciting opportunity exists at Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the leading nonprofit dedicated to serving our nation’s heroes and their families. IAVA is seeking a dynamic, hard-working Office Manager for our Washington, DC office. This position would have the unique opportunity to support a small but high-impact Policy Team through both administrative duties and support projects within the Research, Legislative, and Political teams.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, motivated, and committed to making a difference for veterans across the country. The Office Manager’s responsibilities will be far ranging from managing office systems and vendor relationships to scheduling high-level meetings with representatives on Capitol Hill. Professionalism, a positive attitude and resourcefulness are critical for success in this role.

The Office Manager reports to the Chief Policy Officer.

Essential Functions

Scheduling high-level meetings with congressional principals and staff members;

All receptionist functions, including answering and transferring phone calls, fielding requests, and greeting guests;

Supporting research and advocacy efforts;

Manage office supplies;

Manage vendor relationships and systems troubleshooting;

Manage all meeting preparation, including providing and/or arranging tech support;

Support event and program logistics as needed;

Maintain supply of IAVA promotional materials, including tracking inventory and ensuring fulfillment of materials ordered;

Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages;

Other administrative duties and special projects as assigned.

Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree required;

2+ years in an office environment;

Exposure to a political campaign or veteran service organizations;

Ability to work independently;

Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines;

Excellent analytical thinking skills;

Excellent writing and editing skills;

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Precision and quality focused;

Methodical and organized;

Obsessive attention to detail;

Diplomatic and discreet;

Interest is politics and policy;

Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team environment;

Approachable and respectful;

High energy and passion for IAVA’s mission.

Application deadline : Rolling

Start Date: Immediate

Application Deadline: Rolling

Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. IAVA provides comprehensive health and dental coverage, access to vision benefits, a Flexible Spending Account, Transportation Savings Account and a 403(b) retirement plan, in addition to thirty Paid Time Off days per year.