Staff Assistant -- Government Relations Firm

Staff AssistantGeneral office/admin support for a leading government relations firm. The ideal candidate will have both Hill experience and administrative experience; able to multitask in a fast paced, high-energy, team oriented environment; demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills. Initiative, resourcefulness, reliability and a pitch-in attitude are essential. Send resume to info@livingstongroupdc.com Staff Assistant Duties include but not limited to: • Establish a warm, welcoming and professional atmosphere for customers and guests as they visit our office, as well as for the staff and consultants within the firm. The impression created by this position is very important; • Operate multiple line phone system and direct callers appropriately; • Coordinate and set up food/beverage service for meetings; • Accept deliveries and distribute; • Accurately record and relay messages; • Prepare courier packages and other outgoing mail; • Inventory office supplies; • Manage scheduling of conference room reservations; • Maintain public areas including reception, copy room and kitchen areas; • Assist with the set-up of audio/visual conferencing, etc; • Identify technology or maintenance problems and immediately alert the proper personnel; • Other general office/clerical tasks as assigned. Skills required:• Professional demeanor, appearance and attitude; • Exceptional customer service skills and attention to detail; • Cheerful, poised manner and presentation, both in person and on the telephone; • Ability to multitask in a fast paced, high-energy, team-oriented environment; • Excellent verbal and written communications skills; • Technology skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat; • Must be reliable, with demonstrable initiative, resourcefulness and a pitch-in attitude. Send resume to info@livingstongroupdc.com