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Global Law Firm
Leadership Role

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Career Growth
Collaborative Team
Excellent Benefits

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Project Management
Motivated Team
Long Term Role

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Collaborative Environment
Great Benefits
Hybrid Role

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Professional Growth
Great Team
Diverse Role

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Hybrid
Legal/Finance
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Temporary

Great Team
Starts ASAP
macOS Office

Temporary

Long Term Temp
Membership/Customer Service
Hybrid

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Hybrid
Global Team
Great Culture

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Marketing
Bethesda
Starts Immediately

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In-person
Professional Staff
Great Benefits

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MARCOM
Hybrid
Career Step

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Onsite
Career Growth
Faith Based

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Free Parking
Great Office Culture
Lots of Lunch Options

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Mission Driven
Leadership Role
Metro Accessible

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Communications Firm
Growth Potential

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Communications
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Downtown DC
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Collegial Environment

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Hybrid
Excellent Benefits
Career Growth

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Hybrid
Dynamic Role
Growing Association

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Excellent Benefits
Hybrid Schedule
Growth Opportunity

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Hybrid
Leadership Role
Growing Association

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Diverse Data
Hybrid Schedule
Growth Opportunity

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Leadership Role
Stable Association
Great Team

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Hybrid
Career Growth
Great Team

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Non-Profit
International Reach
Possible TTH

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Career Growth
Mentoring Team
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Hybrid, 3 days/week onsite
NW DC
Growing Team

Temporary

Entry-level
Start Immediately
Learning Experience

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Personal Assistant
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Top-Tier Law Firm

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Raiser's Edge
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C-Suite Support
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Leadership Role
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Litigation Support

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Excellent Benefits

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Project Management
Prestigious Firm
Great Benefits

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Diverse Roles
Growth Potential

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Leadership Role
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Arlington, VA

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Law Firm
Visible Role
Great Benefits

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Litigation Firm
Fast-Paced
Onsite 5 Days/Week

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Hybrid
Global Law Firm
Leadership Role

Marketing Project Manager

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency has partnered with a premier law firm in their search for a Project Manager to join their busy MARCOM team. This role will represent the firm on marketing and communications matters and initiatives, lead efforts on development strategies, and coordinate with the firm's other global teams. This is a great next step for a candidate with 7+ years of legal or professional services marketing experience to take a lead role with a motivated and collaborative team!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Produce new business and client presentations
  • Curate interesting and creative client partnership events
  • Integrate forward thinking industry trends in marketing strategy plans
  • Provide regular updates and reports for stakeholders
  • Identify and pursue key markets for marketing efforts

Qualifications Include: 

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 7+ years of marketing in a professional services environment
    • Legal or law firm experience strong preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, InDesign, and related software
  • Excellent research, planning, and leadership skills

Direct Hire

Career Growth
Collaborative Team
Excellent Benefits

HR Administrative Assistant

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively seeking an Administrative Assistant to join a busy HR team at a prestigious DC law firm. This individual will provide administrative support to the team, coordinate meeting logistics, and support various projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with solid administrative skills looking to shift their career to a Human Resources focus!

Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support to the HR team
  • Coordinate recruiting and onboarding processes
  • Respond to HR inquiries and requests
  • Update and maintain personnel files
  • Coordinate the employee referral bonus program
  • Maintain the calendar for the HR team including events and meetings
  • Assist with various HR projects

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of administrative experience
  • Proficient with MS Office
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
 

Temporary

Project Management
Motivated Team
Long Term Role

Product Manager 

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is currently looking for an adaptable and energetic Project Manager to coordinate across teams for a software product launch. The successful candidate will be comfortable in a close knit team that wears multiple hats and be able to manage timelines and cross team project deliverables. This is a six month temporary role that has potential for permanent hire after the product launch.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product team to establish scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines
  • Anticipate and plan for obstacles for GTM plan
  • Lead regular project meetings and track deliverables
  • Regularly provide progress reports to stakeholders

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred 
  • 2+ years professional project / product management experience
  • Experience in the hospitality industry a plus, not required
  • Ability to organize and juggle multiple projects whilst wearing multiple hats 
  • Proven ability in communicating and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels 

Direct Hire

Collaborative Environment
Great Benefits
Hybrid Role

Billing Specialist

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is recruiting for an experienced Legal Billing Specialist to join the DC office of a reputable law firm. This role is essential to the firm's commitment to client service and is an excellent fit for a candidate with direct billing experience in another nationally recognized law firm. Fantastic communication skills, keen attention to detail, and a personality that thrives in a high-level and fast paced culture are keys to a candidate's success with this team.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Manage monthly client billing including:
    • E-billing 
    • Accruals
    • Internal approvals
    • Prepare invoices
    • Reporting
  • Create monthly reports and billing schedules
  • Handle a high volume of bills every month
  • Follow firm policies and procedures 
  • Respond to billing issues and inquiries 

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3+ years of hands on legal billing experience 
  • Professional communication and organization skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with 3E and e-billing 
  • Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel

Temp-to-hire

Professional Growth
Great Team
Diverse Role

Development Programs Associate

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is currently looking for an energetic professional who is looking to bring their previous experience coordinating development and fundraising materials, events, and program support to a stable and growing association, helping their members achieve success in a competitive industry. This is an excellent role for someone who has that right mixture of development experience and also digital events, social media, and analytics experience, and is looking for a great work environment with room for professional growth!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Work with sponsors on various program initiatives
  • Plan marketing and outreach strategies
  • Manage social media planning, content creation, and posting
  • Maintain and update website content
  • Provide administrative, scheduling, and calendar support to the team
  • Assist with event logistics and planning
  • Oversee internship program

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 3+ years related professional experience
    • Non-profit or association experience a plus
  • Interest in financial/technology industries and DEI a plus
  • Knowledge of social media channels and tools
  • Ability to organize and juggle multiple projects
  • Willingness to wear multiple hats with a small team

Temp-to-hire

Hybrid
Legal/Finance
Temp-to-Hire

Legal Compliance Coordinator

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is looking for a Coordinator to join the legal department of a Bethesda-based investment firm. This person will work with the compliance team, specifically in regards to federal security laws and regulations. The Coordinator will perform a wide range of administrative tasks, support the document and content management systems, and assist with the contract review process. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 1 year of experience in a legal or financial compliance department looking to grow professionally and learn from a successful team. This is currently a hybrid position and will be temp-to-hire.

Responsibilities include:

  • Maintain document and content management systems
  • Prepare various statements for board presentations and review
  • Assist with document and contract review process
  • Provide administrative support to legal compliance team
  • Manage special projects as needed

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor’s Degree 
  • 1+ years of administrative or legal assistance experience
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task across projects

Temporary

Great Team
Starts ASAP
macOS Office

Executive Assistant

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is currently recruiting for a hybrid Executive/Personal Assistant professional to start immediately with a boutique downtown investment firm. The Assistant should be experienced with managing multiple calendars, handling expenses, providing personal assistant support to a high-level executive and have the ability to work with a team on shared responsibilities. This is an in-person, temporary role that starts immediately and is expected to last at least 3 months with the potential for hire.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Calendar management and travel booking
  • Schedule conference and meeting spaces for various client visits
  • Track and report expenses 
  • Provide personal assistance to C Suite executive
  • Collaborate with team on various projects and initiatives

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • macOS experience, including iCalendar and Mac Mail is required
  • Professional and outgoing communication style
  • Strong customer service attitude 
  • Experience with Concur is a plus

Temporary

Long Term Temp
Membership/Customer Service
Hybrid

Receptionist/Member Assistant

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is looking for a proactive administrative professional to take on a dual role supporting an Alexandria-based healthcare advocacy association. As the first point of contact for the organization, the perfect candidate will be a jack-of-all trades with the ability to handle office guests, incoming calls, and myriad membership duties. This will be a hybrid role with the option to telework 1-2 days/week. This is a long term temporary role expected to last at least 6 months!

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Answer and direct all phone calls
  • Respond to inquiries sent to the general email and membership inbox
  • Process new membership applications and assist with member correspondence
  • Enter new data and maintain membership database
  • Provide customer service to prospective, new, and existing members 

Qualifications Include:

  • 1-2 years' experience in a customer service or membership role 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Proficiency in membership databases/CRMs
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to problem solve

Direct Hire

Hybrid
Global Team
Great Culture

Executive Assistant

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a dual role supporting the CEO of a boutique international non-profit working in the media space and also supporting their donor programs. The successful candidate will manage complex calendaring across multiple time zones, serve as the primary liaison to the Board and also work closely with the development team on donor research and initiatives. This is a diverse role for a professional who has a love for the logistics and coordination of administrative work as well as a passion for donor relations and is looking for great work life balance working for an organization supporting a fantastic international community.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Manage CEO's inbox and busy calendar
  • Coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders
  • Research prospective donors and foundations and update the donor database
  • Track grant reporting schedules and maintain project timelines
  • Schedule board meetings, prepare meeting agendas, and take meeting minutes
  • Draft, proofread and edit various communications and presentations

Qualifications Include: 

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 3+ years of Executive Assistant experience at the C-Suite level
  • Strong proficiency in Salesforce
  • Experience working in a multicultural and mission driven organization a plus
  • Excellent attention to detail and organization

Temp-to-hire

Marketing
Bethesda
Starts Immediately

Marketing Operations Specialist

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is currently looking for an emerging Marketing and Communications professional with strong organizational skills to manage website-related content and updates for a cutting-edge investment firm in Bethesda. This is a great opportunity for a junior marketing professional who enjoys back-end website work as well as developing email campaigns and other marketing initiatives. Strong technical skills, an affinity for analytics, copyediting experience, and attention to detail are keys to success in this role. This is a hybrid, temp-to-hire role and is available immediately!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Content creation and management of new web pages, maintain website infrastructure (CMS, analytics, and databases), implement new product launches
  • Oversee the execution of quarterly and annual updates: update marketing materials, import graphical and data images
  • Assist with email marketing campaigns
  • Copy edit content, ensuring brand consistency and quality, including images
  • General project management: tracking deadlines, managing budgets, following policies and procedures

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree, focus on Marketing and Communications is preferred
  • A minimum of 2 years of post-college experience in a similar role
  • Digital/Print creative design experience 
  • Marketo, MS Office, HTML, and Google Analytics proficiency
  • Professional writing skills with ability to create compelling content

Direct Hire

In-person
Professional Staff
Great Benefits

Accounting & Operations Coordinator

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is searching for an experienced professional to join a prestigious creative design firm. This role will act as the primary support for all client billing and vendor management and will also work closely with leadership and staff on various ongoing operational projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an organized candidate looking for a very stable and consistent position where they can contribute to the success of a well-established firm.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Manage client invoicing and billing, including AR and AP
  • Review payroll and weekly timesheets
  • Work with accountants on monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
  • Manage office logistics, filing, and supplies
  • Assist with website and social media management
  • Act as lead for various office management projects

Qualifications Include: 

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 3+ years of experience in office management, operations, and client billing
  • Expert QuickBooks Online skills required, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to work with high net-worth individuals with discretion and confidentiality

Temp-to-hire

MARCOM
Hybrid
Career Step

Marketing Associate

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is currently looking for a Marketing professional to join a national association based in Virginia. This role will be a part of the strategic planning and campaign development process to target various audiences. The successful candidate will have previous experience with e-mail and direct mail campaigns, print and digital advertising, and content creation experience. This is an excellent next career step for a candidate with 1-2 years of experience to jump to the next level of their career. This is a hybrid role, in office two days/week.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Assist with strategy and planning of various marketing campaigns
  • Draft and proof content for website, print, and digital advertising and campaigns 
  • Track marketing campaigns and create performance reports
  • Contribute to brainstorming sessions on brand awareness and development strategies

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, or Advertising
  • A minimum of 1 year of post college experience in a similar role
  • Digital/Print creative design experience 
  • MS Office, HTML, and Google Analytics proficiency
  • Professional writing skills with ability to create compelling content

Direct Hire

Onsite
Career Growth
Faith Based

Professional Development Director

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is recruiting for an experienced professional to join a Catholic faith based non-profit that is mission driven with a focus on health and wellness focus. The Director will be responsible for the development of various webinars and in-person professional development programs from concept to production. This is a great role for an individual who has experience taking ownership of developing, marketing, and managing the logistics for both live and digital learning modules who is looking to work in a mission driven environment that has a true team oriented, collaborative, and supportive approach to their work.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Oversee content, production, and delivery of learning programs
  • Manage licensing and marketing strategies for programs
  • Manage logistics for live events and speaking engagements
  • Identify external opportunities to further organization's goals

Qualifications Include: 

  • Master's Degree required
  • Experience producing digital learning modules
    • Experience in the mental health / wellness arena a plus
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and design software (Canva, Adobe, etc.)
  • Experience with branding and communication strategies
  • Bi-Lingual Spanish a plus
  • Previous experience working with a Catholic faith-based organization 
 

Direct Hire

Free Parking
Great Office Culture
Lots of Lunch Options

Operations Director

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for an Operations Director to join a Catholic faith based non-profit focused on supporting mental health and wellness. The Director will oversee the day to day operations ensuring that the organization runs smoothly and efficiently. This is a great role for a candidate with a solid foundation in operations and a hands on approach to evaluating and improving processes looking to work with a well-established organization deeply connected to their mission.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical leaders
  • Implement and improve operations processes
  • Maintain operational policies and procedures
  • Manage work schedules and space assignments
  • Work closely with leadership team on new initiatives

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree
    • MBA or related Master's Degree; strongly preferred
  • 4+ years of operations experience
    • Mental Health / Healthcare setting preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Professional communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of finance, employee management
  • Previous experience working with a Catholic faith-based organization 

Direct Hire

Mission Driven
Leadership Role
Metro Accessible

Development Manager

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is recruiting for a Development Manager to join a busy team at a Maryland, Catholic faith based non-profit. This role will research and write grant proposals, cultivate relationships with donors, and create strategies to increase funding. If you are a meticulously organized individual with at least 5 years of fundraising experience looking to join a faith based non-profit, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Conduct donor research and develop strategies to convert prospects to donors
  • Build and maintain relationships with donors
  • Plan annual fundraiser and manage relationships with vendors
  • Manage the fundraising budget and report to leadership and Board of Directors
  • Research and write grant proposals
  • Oversee the grant application, renewal, and reporting process

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree preferred
  • 5+ years of fundraising experience 
    • Experience with grant writing, donor stewardship, and events
  • Professional communication skills
  • Strong project management and problem solving skills
  • Donor database experience required
    • DonorPerfect preferred
  • Previous experience working with a Catholic faith-based organization 
 

Direct Hire

Hybrid
Communications Firm
Growth Potential

Senior Administrative Assistant & Project Manager

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency has an exciting opportunity within a top boutique communications firm for a strong
Senior Administrative Assistant with strong organizational skills. The Senior AA will work closely with the CEO and COO to make sure projects stay on task, clients are attended to, and deadlines are met. Things move quickly, so someone who can shift gears while staying on top of details is ideal. This is a fantastic role for an administrative assistant with a background in communications, marketing, or PR to level up and take on a challenging role!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Manage senior executives' busy calendars
  • Coordinate meetings with internal teams and clients
  • Draft and proofread client proposals
  • Research prospective and new clients
  • Create marketing materials and presentations 
  • Manage a variety of projects

Qualifications Include: 

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3+ years of administrative and project management experience in a Communications or PR Firm
  • Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in MS Office, Google Suite, Salesforce, and Zoom
 

Temp-to-hire

Marketing
Communications
Hybrid

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is currently looking for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator for a national association based in Virginia. The Coordinator will play a key role in promoting our client's mission by supporting their external and internal communication initiatives. The successful candidate will have top-notch written communication, excellent technical skills, a Bachelor's Degree, and at least 1 year of professional experience in a similar position. This is a fantastic role for someone seeking to level-up with their next marketing role!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Manage execution of communication plans and activities 
  • Oversee and maintain strategic communications calendars and social media editorial schedules 
  • Coordinate internal and external newsletters, chapter communications, social media and other member-facing engagement channels 
  • Maintain social media profiles and presence including Facebook, X, and LinkedIn

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or Business 
  • A minimum of 1 year of professional experience in a similar role 
  • Strong software skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Demonstrated ability to use social media platforms in a professional setting
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong project management skills and strong organizational skills 

Direct Hire

Downtown DC
Hybrid
Collegial Environment

Paralegal

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively seeking a Paralegal for multiple practice groups in a prestigious mid-size firm. It's an exciting opportunity for someone with two-years of litigation paralegal experience to work closely and strategically with attorneys on substantive projects involving legal research and deposition preparation. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, detail oriented, able to juggle competing priorities, work well independently as well as part of a team. If you have some experience as a paralegal and are looking to continue to grow your paralegal career, this could be a terrific opportunity!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Conduct legal research 
  • Summarize depositions, prepare binders, and organize deposition exhibits
  • Cite check, bluebook citations, and proofread legal documents
  • Assist with document review process
  • Submit files to courts and government agencies 
  • Assist with other paralegal tasks

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in paralegal studies
  • 2+ years of paralegal experience 
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent editing and proofreading skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Technical skills:
    • Microsoft Office Suite

Direct Hire

Hybrid
Excellent Benefits
Career Growth

Executive Assistant

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is now recruiting for a top-notch C-Suite Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a high-profile trade association in downtown DC. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional EA to be a righthand and liaison for a CEO that leads a team of effective and engaged strategists. This is a hybrid role and an excellent environment with room for professional growth!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Maintain complex calendars and travel planning for CEO
  • Prepare and proofread correspondence and other documents 
  • Plan and manage logistics for Board meetings and other leadership events
  • Track email correspondence and identify key logistics

Qualifications Include:

  • 5 years' of demonstrated high-level administrative experience supporting C-Suite Executives
  • Expert Outlook scheduling skills, along with general MS Office proficiency
  • Strong prioritization skills and the ability to anticipate and plan for scheduling disruptions
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and written and verbal communication skills

Direct Hire

Hybrid
Dynamic Role
Growing Association

IT Relationship Manager

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency has partnered with a growing association in their search for a dynamic individual to manage the relationship between the Association's IT and partner teams to ensure all are working in full collaboration and support of each other. This is a fantastic opportunity to be the primary liaison between key teams of a successful Association and play an integral role in it's business success.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Maintain knowledge of current technology solutions and trends and which systems would best support organizational goals
  • Maintain stakeholder communication and relationships to keep strategic plans on target
  • Engage with various teams to best identify solutions
  • Contribute to effective inventory and management of IT assets

Qualifications Include: 

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 4+ years of experience implementing business technology solutions
    • Association experience is a plus
  • Strong communication skills
  • Skilled relationship builder and problem solver

Direct Hire

Excellent Benefits
Hybrid Schedule
Growth Opportunity

Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is searching for an enthusiastic coordinator to join the recruiting team of a premiere law firm in downtown, DC. If you are looking for the next step in your legal recruiting career, this is an excellent opportunity and we'd like to hear from you!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide administrative support to recruiters
  • Assist in coordinating various recruiting programs throughout the year
  • Prepare reports for hiring managers and summarizing candidate pipelines and recruiting activities
  • Monitor and update applicant information in Firm's database

Qualifications Include: 

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 1+ years of legal recruiting experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, strong Excel skills
  • Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Direct Hire

Hybrid
Leadership Role
Growing Association

Accounting Manager

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for an Accounting Manager to lead a team of professionals at a leading association. The Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily accounting functions of the association and ensuring accuracy of all financial records. If you have at least four years of experience in Accounting and have led a team, we'd like to hear from you!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Review all AP activity to ensure accuracy
  • Oversee AR, deposits, and invoicing
  • Handle all monthly reconciliation
  • Approve all credit card expenses
  • Manage two direct reports in Accounting Department
  • Ensure necessary employee timesheets have been properly prepared and approved
  • Work cross-departmentally to ensure company proficiency in accounting matters

Qualifications Include: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • 4+ years of accounting experience; 2+ years of supervisory experience
  • Experience working with 501c3 and 501c6 nonprofit organizations preferred
  • Proficiency in CRM database software, Salesforce, Intacct, expense software, and MS Office Suite
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and lead a team

Direct Hire

Diverse Data
Hybrid Schedule
Growth Opportunity

Data Analytics Associate

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is searching for a data professional to join a growing association. This role is responsible for leveraging the various resource tools to provide quality and insightful data to different departments. This is a great role for a up and coming data analytics professional who enjoys working with a diverse range of data and creating strong story telling metrics with solid visualizations.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Coordinate with various departments on dataset needs
  • Design metrics and dashboards for data visualization
  • Manage end user deadlines and project timelines
  • Utilize various resources to ensure highest quality data collection

Qualifications Include: 

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 3+ years of data analytics experience
  • Experience with Domo a plus
  • Team oriented workstyle
 

Direct Hire

Leadership Role
Stable Association
Great Team

IT Operations Manager

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is searching for an IT professional to join a leading association. The Manager is responsible for ensuring the IT team is on point with providing customer service focused quality support that is solution oriented to both onsite and remote staff. This is a great opportunity for someone who knows how to really lead a team and also cares very much about providing a positive IT experience.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Oversee daily operations of IT department
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline processes
  • Manage relationships with vendors and service providers
  • Ensure all procedures and policies maintain full compliancy
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies based on business needs

Qualifications Include: 

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 4+ years of experience managing a Windows based IT infrastructure 
  • Experience with Cisco devices, IP addressing, enterprise Ethernet, Microsoft Azure, and VMware vSphere
  • Association experience is a plus
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills 
 

Direct Hire

Hybrid
Career Growth
Great Team

Conference Program Manager

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is working with a premiere member association on their search for a Conference Program Manager. The Manager is responsible for ensuring conference and event offerings are on target with current membership needs and topics. This a great opportunity for a candidate with solid conference planning experience who is looking to join a great team focused on top tier member events.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Recruit speakers, design agendas, and coordinate speaker logistics for events
  • Coordinate cross functional event preparations
  • Assist in budgeting and planning process for speaker expenses, ensure speaker contracts are completed
  • Plan and manage execution of conference offerings to members

Qualifications Include: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in business, communications, or related field required
  • 4+ years of experience in conference planning and speaker engagement; supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong writing and relationship management skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information diplomatically
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Temporary

Non-Profit
International Reach
Possible TTH

Benefits Administrator

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is now recruiting for a temporary Benefits Administrator with experience working with international and domestic employee bases. The Administrator act as the point person for all research, training, and execution of internal benefits programs. This client primarily uses Workday so demonstrated competence and knowledge is required. This position will start soon and may transition to temp-to-hire for the right candidate!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Coordinate day-to-day enrollments and changes
  • Manage leave and attendance programs 
  • Track all employee information, procedures, and compliance in HRIS
  • Maintain knowledge of all pertinent domestic and international laws

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree; HR certification or designation, preferred
  • 5 years' of demonstrated experience in benefits administration for a large organization
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office; expert knowledge of Workday
  • Ability to work independently and problem solve 

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Career Growth
Mentoring Team
In-Person

Legal Recruiting Assistant

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency has a fantastic Legal Recruiting Assistant opening with one of DC's top legal search firms. This is a terrific opportunity for a candidate with administrative support experience looking to break into legal recruiting. Candidates interested in working alongside skilled industry professionals and gaining an insider's view of legal recruitment are encouraged to apply. This role is fully in-person, located in downtown DC.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Track candidate information in database
  • Coordinate candidate interviews
  • Manage recruiters' calendars
  • Update job advertisements
  • Manage day-to-day office administrative functions
  • Assist with special projects as needed

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 1-2 years' of administrative experience
    • Legal or comparable professional services experience a plus
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Interest or previous experience in legal recruiting is ideal

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Hybrid, 3 days/week onsite
NW DC
Growing Team

External Affairs Associate

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency has partnered with a leading, tech-focused association in their search for an External Affairs professional to support their Government Affairs team. This role is responsible for maintaining relationships with policy advocates and interest groups to help further the association's goals. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and dynamic government relations team!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Manage strategic external relationships; track activity
  • Participate in relevant committees and engage in education efforts
  • Support policy team's goals and objectives
  • Work to identify and grow new relationships that further Member's policy goals
  • Represent Association at partner events and meetings
  • Coordinate consistent communications to Members
  • Maintain relationships with Member companies' government relations teams
  • Some travel as needed

Qualifications Include: 

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 3+ years of experience working in government affairs
  • Knowledge of legislative process and relationships; existing government relations relationships preferred
  • Excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, team environment

Temporary

Entry-level
Start Immediately
Learning Experience

Receptionist

Candidates must be based in DC, MD, or VA area.

The Ford Agency is currently recruiting for multiple Receptionist positions with immediate start dates in the DMV area. We are looking for candidates with at least 1 year of experience working in an office setting, which include internships, as well as excellent Microsoft Office skills. If you are looking for an opportunity to experience a professional team environment where you can learn and grow, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Act as first point of contact for calls and visitors to the office
  • Field inquiries and direct calls as needed
  • Coordinate with teams and other departments on projects

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Outstanding work ethic and dependability
  • Excellent verbal communication skills

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Personal Assistant
Fully Onsite
Top-Tier Law Firm

Junior Corporate Personal Assistant

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is recruiting for a Junior Corporate Personal Assistant to support a Partner at a top DC litigation law firm. If you are an organized and sharp professional with at least 2 years of professional experience, this is a great opportunity! Salary up to $65k DOE, must be willing to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Arrange and coordinator complex travel schedules
  • Prepare expense reports
  • Track and enter Partner's time into the Firm's billing system
  • Support Partner's day-to-day needs, such as running errands, arranging lunches, purchasing gifts, etc.
  • Maintain Partner's personal documents and manage personal finances
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 2+ years of professional experience
  • Strong organization and communication skills

Temporary

Raiser's Edge
Mostly Remote Role
Mission-Driven Organization

Raiser’s Edge Specialist

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for candidates with demonstrated experience using Raiser's Edge. This temporary position will provide assistance to a DC-based community development non-profit and work closely with their advancement team as they look to further develop their fundraising and donor relationships. Our client is looking to have someone start immediately and the assignment is expected to last at least six months.

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Manage data integrity in Raiser's Edge database 
  • Track and update donor and gift information
  • Run queries and reports
  • Collaborate with team on strategies and initiatives

Qualifications Include: 

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 1+ years of professional experience using Raiser's Edge
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work and solve problems independently

Temp-to-hire

C-Suite Support
Various Openings
Start ASAP

Executive Assistant

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is currently recruiting for top-notch, professional Executive Assistants for short, long-term, and temp-to-hire positions within some of DC’s most prestigious law firms, consulting firms, non-profits, and associations. If you are in between jobs and are looking for the opportunity to try a new position or environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide top-notch support to top-level executives
  • Manage complex outlook calendars, schedule meetings, arrange travel
  • Respond to and prepare correspondence
  • Process expenses, prepare presentations
  • Provide backup coverage to other administrative staff

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 2+ years of experience, C-Suite experience preferred
  • Expert proficiency in MSOffice
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

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Leadership Role
Team Oriented
Litigation Support

Paralegal Supervisor

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting an experienced Paralegal Supervisor to join the DC office of a top law firm. This role supports the firm's leadership through strategically managing the long-term and day-to-day workload of its paralegal team. It is an extremely busy role and that requires excellent organizational, planning, and management skills. If you have supervisory and litigation paralegal experience, this could be the role for you!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Support recruiting and hiring process for Firm paralegals
  • Create and implement training and professional development programs
  • Directly manage portfolio of paralegals, performance manage as needed
  • Review and approve billable hours
  • Maintain administrative records
  • Collaborate with attorneys to understand workflow needs and staff paralegals accordingly
  • Evaluate performance and participate in the performance review process

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years of paralegal experience
  • 1+ years of supervisory experience
    • Experience mentoring and training junior paralegals and developing paralegals at all levels to continue to advance their skillsets
  • Excellent judgement
  • Thorough understanding of the litigation process
  • Professional interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate all levels of staff
  • Excellent MS Office skills 

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Career Step
Hybrid Role
Excellent Benefits

Government Relations Director

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is seeking a Government Relations Director to join a prestigious and well-established association based in DC. The successful candidate will have at least 4 years of government relations experience and will be responsible for in-depth lobbying efforts on the Hill and across Federal agencies. The association is focusing on candidates that have experience working on labor and workforce development policy areas. This is an excellent next step for a government affairs professional who understands the nuances of domestic manufacturing industries and is looking to join a team of motivated and change making professionals.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Establish and foster relationships on the Hill and across stakeholder Federal agencies
  • Monitor relevant policy concerns and industry needs
    • Specifically, workforce development, labor, and safety policy issues
  • Collaborate with leadership on lobbying strategy
  • Attend committee hearings and various member events on behalf of organization 
  • Contribute articles for industry relevant digital publications
  • Manage grassroots advocacy efforts

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree in political science, public policy, or related field
    • Master's degree a plus
  • 4+ years of Hill, association, public policy, or related field experience
  • Excellent networking and relationship building skills
  • Professional writing and communication skills
  • Highly motivated and driven personality

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Client Facing
Hybrid Role
Career Advancement

State Affairs Coordinator

The Ford Agency has partnered with a leading member–based association in their search for a State Affairs Coordinator. This role will work collaboratively with the state affairs team and the government relations team to advance various industry agendas. The association is actively expanding their state affairs program, making this a great opportunity to join a growing and well-respected association. If you have at least 2 years of experience and are looking for a role with strong professional growth potential, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Coordinate with team to establish state affairs priorities and agendas
  • Develop relationships and outreach efforts with various stakeholders
  • Monitor and communicate impactful state legislation and regulatory updates
  • Draft and edit legislative language
  • Engage with industry focused networks and monitor interests

Requirements Include:

  • Bachelor's degree in political science, business/econ, public policy, or related field
    • Master's degree preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in state or legislative affairs
    • Corporate or association experience a plus
  • Comprehension of state legislative and policy procedures
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to manage deadlines and shifting priorities
  • Excellent writing and editing skills

Temp-to-hire

Hybrid
Downtown Location
Accounting

SAP Accounts Payable Specialist

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist with SAP experience to join the accounting team of a busy downtown non-profit. This role works directly with the Comptroller to ensure that all AP functions are performed efficiently. The AP Specialist will also manage all vendor relationships, so top-notch customer service skills are a must. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 4 years of accounting experience who is looking to level up their experience and taken on a leadership role. This is a temp-to-hire role and is available immediately.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Reconcile invoices for vendors and clients
  • Process expense reports and wire payments 
  • Manage corporate credit cards
  • Assist with month-end and year-end reports and audits

Qualifications Include:

  • Associate's Degree
  • 4+ years of Accounts Payable experience
  • Strong technical skills:
    • SAP is a must
    • Intermediate proficiency with MS Office; expert-level proficiency with Excel
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical and research skills

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Project Management
Prestigious Firm
Great Benefits

IT Manager

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for an IT Manager to join a prestigious, international law firm. The IT Manager will oversee the firm's operations and work to improve infrastructure and workflow. The ideal candidate will have superior technical and project management skills and be able to work directly with firm shareholders on strategic initiatives. This is a great opportunity for an IT professional who has excellent communication skills and a talent for helping even the savviest of everyday users.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Oversee IT strategy and long-term project management for the firm
  • Develop full-scale project plans and lead project management, communicate updates appropriately
  • Draft and submit budget proposals, oversee budget throughout project
  • Risk assessment and remediation 
  • Partner with senior management on stakeholders to support business goals
  • Deliver progress reports, proposals, documentation, and conclusions to firm leadership
  • Develop and maintain necessary business relationships to ensure project success

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of experience in IT Management
    • Large law firm experience preferred
  • Excellent communication and organization skills
  • Technical certifications preferred (PMP, CSM, etc.)
  • Technical skills:
    • Project, program, collaboration, and portfolio management tools experience
  • Ability to work with personnel across all levels

Temp-to-hire

Entry-Level
Diverse Roles
Growth Potential

Recent College Grads

Candidates must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is recruiting for several exciting and professionally challenging entry-level roles that are well-suited for motivated recent graduates with strong internship and/or on-campus experience.  We are a boutique recruiting firm that represents some of the DC region's most successful and sought-after employers.  Our aim is to connect candidates with the right organization where they will be professionally challenged, have  potential for professional growth, and work towards goals they are passionate about. If you are looking for assistance navigating the competitive job market in DC and just need to be given the right opportunity to demonstrate what you can accomplish, we want to hear from you!  The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, D.C. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.

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Leadership Role
Account Management
Arlington, VA

Senior Membership Manager

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting a confident Membership Manager to join a national association. The Manager will supervise a team of 5, and serve as a subject matter expert and provide corporate membership solutions to C-suite and directors at leading organizations. This role will collaborate with senior leadership to drive member engagement and retention as well as develop and improve upon existing membership benefits and services to increase revenue for the association. A large part of this role will be managing, coaching, and mentoring a team! This is a fantastic opportunity for a membership professional looking to mentor and motivate a team of professionals as they drive member engagement!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Engage with members about challenges that they're facing and provide relevant solutions
  • Oversee the membership lifecycle from onboarding to renewal/conversion
  • Manage, mentor and identify ways to train or provide professional development opportunities to team members
  • Develop and implement strategies to drive member engagement and retention
  • Collaborate with leadership and various teams to increase the value of membership and develop new member benefits and services
  • Analyze and report on various metrics to monitor prospects and members
  • Represent the association at various events

Qualifications Include: 

  • Bachelor’s degree 
  • 5+ years in account management 
  • 2+ years of direct people management experience required
  • Ability to become a subject matter expert on corporate governance and board leadership
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Excellent relationship-building skills 
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and CRM 

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Law Firm
Visible Role
Great Benefits

Litigation Project Manager

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively seeking a proactive Litigation Project Manager to join a busy litigation team at a top DC law firm. The Project Manager will serve as the point of contact for case teams, promote best practices across cases, and provide litigation support tools. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with 5 years of litigation support experience to join a collaborative team!

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with case teams in the application of case technologies
  • Manage data storage, including database design, entering data, and performing quality control and database maintenance
  • Manage vendors, including analyzing vendor proposals, timelines, project tasks, and budgets
  • Develop search queries
  • Create reports for case teams
  • Assist with trial preparation including testing new software for trial support and providing AV support
  • Attend conferences to stay up to date on latest eDiscovery and litigation support trends and products
  • Assist with other projects as needed

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years Litigation Support experience 
  • Strong project management skills
  • MSOffice
    • Concordance, CaseMap, dtSearch a plus
  • Relativity Certified Administrator highly preferred

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Litigation Firm
Fast-Paced
Onsite 5 Days/Week

Legal Administrative Assistant

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is recruiting for a motivated and dedicated Legal Administrative Assistant for one of DC's top litigation firms. This role provides administrative support to attorneys, and works closely with clients to assist with client matters. If you have 2+ years of administrative experience and are looking to provide support to a busy team of attorneys this could be a great role for you! This role is onsite 5 days/week.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide administrative support to attorneys including:
    • Calendar Management
    • Coordinate meeting logistics
    • Travel coordination
  • Prepare binders for attorneys
  • Maintain and update client files including correspondence and client pleadings
  • Prepare expense reports and enter billing information
  • Draft and proofread documents
  • Assist with special projects as needed

Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 2+ years of administrative experience
    • Strong internships considered
    • Legal experience a plus
  • Advanced MS Office skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organization and attention to detail

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