Administrative Assistant

Job overview

The Administrative Assistant role is onsite in Washington, DC, with annual pay of $72,494.08. The AFL-CIO is a federation of labor unions focused on growing worker power and ensuring working people have a voice on the job. This position directly supports executive staff in coordination with the Office of the President’s administrative team. The assistant coordinates executive office operations, including calendars, travel, meetings, correspondence, records, and communications. The role helps executives and the administrative team manage priorities, maintain office workflows, and support internal and external labor movement relationships.

What you'll do

• Provide administrative support to executive staff
• manage calendars and organize activities, travel, and speaking engagements
• coordinate with staff, affiliates, and elected leaders
• maintain office systems and records
• review correspondence and prepare responses
• draft and proofread documents
• support in-person and virtual meetings
• screen and prioritize visitors, calls, and mail
• process expenses and arrange travel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

administrative assistant

washington dc

afl-cio

executive support

office of the president

calendar management

meeting coordination

travel arrangements

correspondence

google suite

$72,494.08/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Sporadic travel, usually two to three times per year, and overtime as needed are stated. Required tests include spreadsheet, intermediate Excel, Google Suite, clerical, typing, and judgment.

About the employer

AFL-CIO is hiring for this role. Industry: Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations. Sector: 81.