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Administrative/Event Assistant The Alexis | Windham Group LLC District Heights, MD Job Details Part-time | Contract $18 - $22 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid training Flexible schedule Qualifications Customer communication Teamwork Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Writing skills Research Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Driver's License Time management Full Job Description Do You Love Being Organized and Helping Others Succeed? The Alexis | Windham Group (AWG) is seeking an enthusiastic, dependable, and detail-oriented Administrative/Event Assistant to join our growing team. If you enjoy organization, writing professional emails, supporting clients, and helping events come together behind the scenes, we'd love to meet you. This position is ideal for a high school graduate, college student majoring in Business Administration or Event Management, recent graduate, or someone seeking meaningful part-time daytime employment. If you're eager to learn, enjoy working with people, and take pride in providing joyful, exceptional service, this may be the opportunity for you. To be considered, please submit both your résumé and a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in administrative work and why you believe you would be a great fit for AWG. Position Overview The Administrative/Event Assistant provides administrative and event support for a variety of client projects. Every day is different, you may be preparing meeting materials, coordinating event logistics, communicating with clients, managing documents, or supporting conferences and special events onsite. You will work closely with experienced professionals who are committed to helping you develop valuable administrative and event management skills. What You'll Do Provide day-to-day administrative support, including scheduling, electronic filing, email management, and document preparation. Prepare, edit, and format meeting minutes, reports, presentations, and correspondence. Assist with conference and event planning activities, including registration, vendor coordination, logistics, and attendee communications. Support onsite events through setup, registration, guest assistance, and event breakdown. Conduct research and compile information for client projects. Maintain accurate records and perform timely data entry. Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and team members. Perform other duties as assigned to support AWG projects. What You'll Learn As part of this position, you'll gain experience in: Administrative Operations Event Planning & Conference Management Microsoft 365 Business Applications Professional Business Writing Project Coordination Client Service Meeting Management Team Collaboration Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum one year of experience in administrative support, customer service, retail, food service, or event support. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. (Rideshare services are not acceptable for this position.) Ability to lift and carry event materials up to 25 pounds. Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events. The Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who: Loves administrative work and staying organized. Enjoys writing emails and preparing professional documents. Has a positive attitude and enjoys helping others. Is dependable, punctual , and takes initiative. Learns quickly and pays attention to detail. Maintains confidentiality and professionalism. Represents AWG with integrity and exceptional customer service. Work Schedule This is a hybrid position . During the initial training period, team members should expect to work primarily from our District Heights office to support hands-on learning and collaboration. Once training is complete, a regular hybrid schedule, including 1-2 remote workdays per week when appropriate, may be established based on performance and business needs. Applicants must also be available for: Weekly internal team meetings on Mondays at 12:30 PM-1:30 PM (no exceptions) Occasional paid Saturday training sessions Evening and weekend event assignments, as needed Work hours may vary based on client projects and event schedules.

Compensation Starting Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour Compensation is non-negotiable for this position. Future compensation increases may be considered based on demonstrated performance, acquired skills, increased responsibilities, and business needs. ============================ About AWG The Alexis | Windham Group (AWG) is a women-owned administrative and event management firm serving nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and commercial businesses throughout the Washington metropolitan area. We specialize in administrative support, meeting and conference management, and operational solutions that help our clients fulfill their missions. At AWG, we believe in operational excellence, professional integrity, collaboration, and delivering joyful, exceptional service. Professional Growth At AWG, we believe in developing people. Team members who demonstrate strong performance, initiative, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence may have opportunities for increased responsibilities and future consideration for part-time or full-time positions as business needs grow. Why Join AWG? If you're looking for a place where you'll be challenged, supported, and encouraged to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact for our clients, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that believes in Simplifying Processes. Elevating Experiences.

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Application Question(s): What is one word your previous employer(s) would use to describe you? Can you start work on or before August 31, 2026? Ability to

Commute:

District Heights, MD 20747 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in District Heights, MD 20747