Administrative / Clerical Assistant

Administrative / Clerical Assistant

Location

Washington, DC 20036

Date Posted October 22, 2026

Job ID 15864

Employment Type Contract

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Part-Time Administrative / Clerical Assistant on behalf of a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and community development. This is a temporary, primarily remote/hybrid opportunity based in the Tacoma/Olympia, Washington area, requiring occasional in-person meetings.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Our client is seeking a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented Administrative / Clerical Assistant to support its Northwest Region program team during a three-month temporary assignment. This individual will provide essential administrative, scheduling, documentation, and data entry support, allowing program staff to focus on community engagement and program implementation. The ideal candidate is proactive, comfortable working independently in a primarily remote environment, and enthusiastic about contributing to a meaningful nonprofit mission.

PERKS:

Competitive Compensation: Earn $22.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a primarily remote schedule with occasional in-person meetings in the Tacoma/Olympia area.

Part-Time Schedule: Work 29 hours per week while maintaining flexibility for personal commitments.

Mission-Driven Impact: Support a collaborative nonprofit team dedicated to strengthening communities and advancing equitable opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide daily administrative and clerical support to the Northwest Region team, including the Program Coordinator and Program Associate.

• Coordinate calendars, appointments, schedules, and meeting information to support efficient team operations.

• Perform accurate data entry, update spreadsheets, and maintain organized program records and tracking documents.

• Organize and maintain electronic and physical filing systems while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

• Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, and other administrative materials as needed.

• Assist with program documentation, general coordination, and administrative follow-up to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in administrative, clerical, office, or program support roles preferred; nonprofit experience is a plus.

• Working proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to learn new administrative systems.

• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with a small team.

• Ability to work independently in a primarily remote environment, maintain confidentiality, and attend occasional in-person meetings in the Tacoma/Olympia area.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• This temporary position offers an hourly pay rate of $22.00–$25.00, depending on experience, with a part-time schedule of 29 hours per week. The anticipated assignment duration is approximately three months, with a target start date of November 6, 2026.

• The position is primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings in the Tacoma/Olympia, Washington area.

ABOUT OUR FIRM:

• Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

• We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

• For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

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