Job: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Jobing Description

Adecco Group, a world leader in the recruitment of Office Professionals, has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant on a 3 Month Contract opportunity with a leading company in Washington, DC. The prospective candidate will be: Assist five federal lobbyists in the Office of Governmental Affairs. Handle all aspects of an administrative assistant position, including but not limited to: Preparing memos and letters, presentations and reports in a timely manner; Lotus Notes calendar (preferable) and schedule/coordinate meetings; answer telephone and take messages; welcome guests and assist visitors; order supplies; maintain/create filing systems; excellent written, verbal communication and organizational skills. High degree of professionalism. Detail oriented and committed to quality. Team player - a positive contributor to the team effort. Experience with emphasis on business or investment related topics preferred. Effective time management and desktop management skills needed. Flexibility to a changing work environment is a must. Ability and adaptability to work well independently under pressure, establish priorities and make decisions within prescribed parameters while working in a team setting. Independently manage daily workload to meet daily goals and deadlines. SKILLS: Communication/Interpersonal Skills Attention to detail is a must Work as part as a team Knowledge of Capitol Hill and/or experience with the insurance industry preferred Associate degree and/or equivalent work experience required. Superior Customer service skills and focus. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities. MS Office Skills (Strong PowerPoint/Excel skills) 8,000-12,000 KSPH Familiarity with IBM processing equipment. HOURS: 9 AM - 3 PM - Monday through Friday (flexible) If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online at www.adeccousa.com. The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in HR services. Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your professional career. Contact us today to discuss available contract and direct hire positions. Adecco Group offers benefits including Holiday, 401(k), Insurance Benefit Plans and Service/Anniversary Bonus opportunities. Adecco Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.