Senior Office Administrator – Communications

Job overview

The Senior Office Administrator – Communications role is onsite in Washington, DC. Compensation is $77,530.59 per year. The AFL-CIO is a federation of labor unions focused on growing worker power and ensuring working people have a voice on the job. The administrator provides operational and administrative support to the Communications Department’s director and senior managers. The role coordinates schedules, meetings, budgets, records, communications systems, and cross-department processes so the department can carry out its work effectively.

What you'll do

• Provide administrative support to the director and senior managers
• coordinate calendars, travel, and speaking engagements
• maintain records and operational systems
• organize meetings and events
• support department budgets, invoices, and expense processing
• coordinate with other departments and affiliates
• maintain press and photo databases and messaging lists
• assist with onboarding and training
• route inquiries
• draft and edit routine materials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

washington dc

afl-cio

senior office administrator

communications department

administrative support

calendar management

meeting coordination

budget tracking

google suite

intermediate excel

$77,530.59/year

occasional weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm. Occasional after-hours and weekend work may be needed for breaking news or urgent needs. Required tests include clerical, typing, intermediate Excel, and Google Suite.

About the employer

AFL-CIO is hiring for this role. Industry: Professional Organizations. Sector: 81.