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Fantastic Opportunity
Crystal City
Great Benefits

Administrative Assistant

The Ford Agency is currently recruiting candidates for an experienced Administrative Assistant for a Real Estate Development group in Crystal City. This is an excellent opportunity for an administrative professional to join a fantastic team that values collaboration and work-life balance. The AA will provide all-around support, from reception, to facilities, to executive assistance and is a fantastic opportunity for someone who likes to work on a variety of projects on top of the designated daily responsibilities. Competitive annual salary!

Responsibilities:

Handle incoming calls and inquiries
Manage conference room scheduling
Order catering for onsite meetings
Accept and direct packages
Maintain office supplies

Qualifications:

Previous professional office experience
Strong MS Office skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
Great communication and organizational skills

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Temporary

Great employer
Remote
Great Community

Accounts Payable

The Ford Agency is actively looking for an Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) professional to provide assistance to a busy, DC based non-profit whose work has a direct impact on improving the economic opportunity of the local community. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with a solid understanding of accounting principles and some exposure to AP/AR who is looking to start working right away with a mentoring team of dedicated professionals. This is a temporary, remote role and is available immediately.

Responsibilities Include:

Reconcile invoices for vendors and clients
Assist with month and year end reports
Maintain files and records for invoices and supporting documents
Record invoices and payments
Interact with vendors and clients
Assist with team projects as needed

Qualifications Include:

1+ year of AP/AR or other accounting experience
Experience working in accounting software programs
Strong attention to detail, analytical and research skills

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Mission-Driven
Great Benefits
Team-Oriented Environment

Financial Planning and Reporting Manager

The Ford Agency is looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Reporting Manager to join a DC based non-profit that financially supports underserved entrepreneurs in the community. The Manager reports to the Chief Financial & Operations Officer, strategically leading all financial planning and reporting functions while also managing the full-cycle budgeting process. This is a great opportunity to work for a mission-driven organization that makes a significant impact in our community. If you are seeking a leadership role in a collaborative environment, this could be a terrific opportunity!

Responsibilities Include:

Work collaboratively with department heads in the ongoing development and management of organizational and subsidiary budget process
Conduct regular reviews of financial performance against budget
Ensure finanical reporting requirements are met for investors, grantors, and other partners
Assist with financial statement audits for multiple subsidiaries
Serve as a strategic partner to key stakeholders and provide pertinent finanical information and guidance for thoughtful and timely decision making

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics
- CPA highly preferred
5+ years of FP&A experience including budgeting, forecasting, and modeling
Non-profit experience required and financial services industry experience desired
Budgeting for multiple subsidiaries required, and real estate project experience preferred
US GAAP knowledge required
Strong knowledge of Sage Intacct with experience in budgeting, financial, and reporting modules
Risk management, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
Ability to contribute to a positive, friendly, and fun working environment while producing high-quality and meaningful work

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Mission-Driven
Great Benefits
Fun Working Environment

Accounting Manager

The Ford Agency is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a DC based non-profit that financially supports underserved entrepreneurs in the community. The Manager will report to the Director of Finance and oversees the full cycle accounting functions and financial reporting. This is a great opportunity to work for a mission-driven organization that makes a significant impact in our community. If you are seeking a leadership role in a collaborative environment, this could be a terrific opportunity!

Responsibilities Include:

Manage and coach the accounting team to ensure successful operation of the department
Review and approve GL entries by staff, manage month and year-end close processes, and ensure the timely delivery of financial statements
Oversee audit engagement and work collaboratively with external auditors
Manage all applicable tax filings
Evaluate and propose internal control improvements to all areas of the accounting operations
Lead various accounting projects and initiatives and serve as back up to the Director of Finance as needed

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA highly preferred
5+ years of accounting experience
- CDFI, Financial Services, or Investment Management strongly preferred
Experience with non-profit revenue recognition required
Strong knowledge of Intacct, ADP, and Nexonia
Ability to lead a team and contribute to a positive, friendly, and fun working environment while producing high-quality and meaningful work

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Temporary

100% remote
Fantastic Team
Great Mission

Contracts Manager | Part-Time

The Ford Agency is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager for a part-time open-ended temporary role with a national non-profit. The Contract Manager will oversee the major touchpoints or contract management, from negotiation to administration, and compliance. It is an excellent project for someone with a non-profit background to take on a substantive project while in between permanent opportunities. This role is open-ended and is 100% remote, though the person must reside within DC/MD/VA. Part-time hours are approximately 20/hours a week.

Responsibilities Include:

Contract Negotiation: draft, review, and revise contracts; ensure that contracts comply with regulatory requirements
Project Management: track project milestones, create databases of contract templates, streamline processes for efficiency, coordinate with internal teams to make sure that contracts are executed correctly and efficiently
Compliance: staying up-to-date on regulations and legislation; work with the legal team to ensure best practices; ensure that contracts comply with federal, state, and company requirements

Qualifications Include:

3 years of Contract Negotiation and Management experience on a variety of contracts (employment, vendor, services)
Experience with contract regulation laws (GDPR and CCPA)
Top-notch project management and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders
Strong technical skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

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Association
Great Team
EA to COO

Executive Assistant – Healthcare

The Ford Agency is recruiting for a professional Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a COO at a healthcare association in downtown, DC. The successful candidate will have strong scheduling experience and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. If you have solid EA experience and are looking for a new challenge, this could be a great opportunity for you!

Responsibilities Include:

Managing detailed and busy calendars
Coordinating and schedule meetings and conference calls
Coordinating complex travel arrangements and creating detailed itineraries
Drafting correspondence and other materials for leadership team
Assisting clients/members with inquiries

Qualifications Include:

2+ years of experience supporting busy executive(s)
Excellent attention to detail and organization
Strong MS Office skills
Professional communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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Leadership Exposure
Established Organization
Hybrid

Senior Internal Auditor

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a Senior Internal Auditor to work directly with a tactical, strategy-focused Financial Regulatory Board. This role works closely with senior leadership on all internal audit and compliance projects and activities, including streamlining processes, and creating reports. The successful candidate for this role will have previous hands-on experience in operationalizing policies, compliance, and risk frameworks and have the ability to understand and assess controls. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to take on a new challenge and collaborate with leadership!

Responsibilities Include:

Assist with planning and performing internal audits, including annual audit
- Document and report all findings in accordance with organization standards
- Monitor progress on audit recommendations
Create internal audit reports and other documentation to ensure it meets industry best practices and standards
Streamline processes while maintaining adequate controls
Ensure controls are designed efficiently and effectively
Create remediation action plans
Monitor industry specific regulations and issues, make updates to audit programs as needed
Partner with external auditors and third party resources to evaluate risks and other business requests
Research compliance in regards to audit, IT, and operations and make adjustments to internal processes as needed
Conduct special projects as assigned

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, IT or related field
- CIA, CISA, and/or CPA preferred
4+ years of experience in internal audit
Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Ability to develop analysis tools and presentations
Knowledge of financial markets, or fintech strongly preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audience

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Collaborative Team
Professional Development
Association

Conference Assistant

A national association is looking for an organized and driven Conference Assistant to support a busy conference team with their virtual and onsite programs. A successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, work well in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for meeting planning. This is a terrific opportunity for a candidate with hospitality or meeting planning experience to join a collaborative team and grow professionally in the conference and events space!

Responsibilities Include:

Provide administrative support to the team
- Preparing agendas, drafting correspondence, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel
Coordinate online and on-site sessions and programs
Prepare materials for meetings
Collaborate with the communications team to develop email campaigns and other promotional materials
Maintain conference websites and communication with participants
Assist with other projects

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's Degree
1+ years of relevant experience
- Meeting planning, and/or hospitality experience preferred
Strong technical skills and knowledge of Adobe, MailChimp, SurveyMonkey, Canva, Vimeo, EventMobi, and Zoom preferred
Demonstrated time and project management skills
Ability to problem solve and work under pressure

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Analytical Role
Leadership Exposure
Established Organization

Senior Finance and Risk Analyst

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a Senior Finance and Risk Analyst to work directly with a tactical, strategy-focused Financial Regulatory Board.  This role plays an integral part in supporting the core activities of the Finance and Risk Department with an emphasis in risk management, financial analysis and budget development, and synthesizing complex financial and risk insights for senior leadership. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role receives excellent exposure to senior management and serves as a critical piece to the firm's future growth.

Responsibilities Include:

Implements organizational and vendor risk assessments and conducts risk assessment interviews, documents and summarizes findings, and supports the development of financial performance monitoring
Engages in research and analysis for financial projects including expense analysis and financial planning
Analyzes financial and business operations to support organizational decision making
Supports the annual budget process and financial performance reports
Develops advanced Excel models to support financial analysis work

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field
4+ years of relevant experience
Strong technical and analytical abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to present findings in a concise and understandable manner
Excellent MS Office skills, especially advanced Excel

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Data Analysis & Visualization
Collaborative Team
Opportunity for Growth

Data Associate

The Ford Agency is looking for a Data Analytics professional to provide information and analytical insights for an association's leadership teams. This individual will work with internal teams to gather relevant datasets, create visual representations of the data, and present key insights to internal teams. This is a terrific opportunity for a data analyst who enjoys presenting insights and trends to key decisionmakers! Salary up to $70k DOE.

Responsibilities Include:

Assist with strategic and analytical needs for the organization
Create data visualizations and present data insights
Analyze trends and communicate insights to internal and external teams
Manage and analyze data from various sources
Assist with other projects as needed

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of data analytics experience
Experience presenting key findings to executives and Board members strongly preferred
Strong data analytics experience and ability to visualize data
Proficiency in: SQL, Domo, Salesforce, MS Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint), Tableau
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal communication and strong customer focus

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Law Firm
Showcase Your Organizational Skills
Collaborative Team

Administrative Project Coordinator – Legal

The Ford Agency is actively seeking an Administrative Project Coordinator to join a collaborative team of driven professionals at a prestigious DC law firm. This individual will provide coordination and support to the secretarial services department, administrative support to attorneys, and general office support for the firm. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is looking to join a dynamic team and build professional relationships with all levels within the organization!

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the secretarial department related to data management, secretarial assignments, meeting coordination and management (virtual and on-site), and onboarding new employees
Assist and support Attorneys with calendaring/scheduling, document management, conference room set-up, and client service
Support Visiting Attorneys with travel arrangements and logistics
Assist with Reception coverage, generating reports, routing mail, and other general office support
Serve as point of contact and collaborate with other departments within the firm

Qualifications:

2+ years of related experience in a law firm or professional services environment
Bachelor's degree
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment while using discretion and independent judgement

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Top notch firm
Excellent benefits
Entry level

Administrative Assistant – Professional Development

The Ford Agency has partnered with a top global law firm in seeking a smart and driven individual to join the firm's Professional Development department to assist with their administrative needs. The Administrative Assistant will work closely with Department leadership to ensure a smooth onboarding process for all new associates and attorneys, handle annual membership fees and payments, and maintain various firm databases and materials. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who has the ability to multitask and prioritize and is looking for an entry level role at a prestigious law firm.

Responsibilities Include:

Support onboarding of new associates and attorneys, including preparing bios and new hire documents
Handle reimbursement needs of new hires
Coordinate DC Bar payments and assist attorneys with Bar related inquiries
Assist with maintaining firm's database of attorney contact information
Maintain firm's reference materials
Track responses to Department meetings and programs
Support Department annual budget process
Assist with projects as needed

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's Degree
1+ years of administrative assistant experience in an office environment
Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task with strong customer service skills

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Temp-to-hire

Non-Profit
Engaging Role
Hybrid Work Model

Senior Editor

The Ford Agency is actively seeking a Senior Editor to join a busy non-profit whose work affects healthcare professionals around the globe. This role provides an essential function to the team with developing technical and non-technical content speaking relevant to the medical industry. The Senior Editor will have experience writing and editing various types of documents, organizing dense research and data into understandable language ready to be presented to a broad range of professionals. This is a terrific opportunity for a strong editor who has experience reporting or working within standards and technical content to join a collaborative team of sharp professionals. This is a temp to hire, hybrid role, in person 2 days/week in their Arlington office.

Responsibilities:

Review, edit, and insert content to drafts maintaining style and overall content flow
Obtain approval for all supplemental content including figures, tables, illustrations, etc.
Assist with updating and developing content for publication to ensure enhanced value of standards
Copyedit/proofread various materials for print and digital production including news articles, white papers, and educational materials, etc.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field
3+ years of professional writing and editing experience
Strong project management skills
Experience with technical editing and standards development a plus

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Global Firm
Modern Offices
Collaborative Team

Administrative Coordinator – Legal

One of the DC's top corporate law firms is actively recruiting for an Administrative Coordinator to join their pro-bono team. The coordinator provides day-to-day administrative support to the department, including maintaining the database and tracking various initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a sharp candidate who is looking to gain law-firm experience while supporting a team that strives to bring equity to the justice system.

Responsibilities Include:

Track client matters, program budgets, and outreach
Maintain and update database and client files
Develop and organize internal reports on pro bono program performance and metrics
Assist in developing and updating content for pro bono promotional materials
Coordinate volunteer recognition programs
Plan trainings and other events
Assist with special projects as needed

Qualifications Include:

BA/BS degree
2+ years of administrative experience
Superb communication and interpersonal skills
Exceptional organization and attention to detail
Proficiency in MSOffice including Excel

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Temporary

Growing Company
Bethesda, MD
Career Growth

Executive Assistant / Project Manager

The Ford Agency is looking for candidates for an Executive Assistant / Project Assistant role supporting a successful consumer products entrepreneur located in Bethesda. This role will handle scheduling, meeting planning, and other administrative tasks, but will also have the opportunity to contribute in a number of general "start-up" areas. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a growing company under a leader with a proven track record of success!

Responsibilities Include:

Schedule meetings and manage busy calendar appointments
Update database and maintain documents
Assist with presentation creation, communication strategy, and social media
Cross collaborate with various teams on corporate initiatives
Handle various projects in promotion of corporate growth

Qualifications Include:

2+ year of administrative experience
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Creative problem solving skills and desire to contribute ideas

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Legislative Research
Trade Association
Growth Opportunity

Legislative Analyst

The Ford Agency is seeking an experienced Legislative Analyst to join a top DC trade association. This role will serve as the primary contact regarding federal legislation for the Federal Relations team and member company lobbyists on a variety of issues, with an emphasis on researching federal legislation and regulations and communicating findings. If you have two years of legislative or legal research experience and are eager to bring your writing, research, and analytical skills to a trade association, this could be a great fit for you!

Responsibilities Include:

Research complex federal legislation, regulations, and policy issues and draft proposed materials related to findings
Write and proofread various documents, memos, and correspondence
Serve as point of contact for policy issues
Prepare agendas and other materials for committee meetings and presentations
Ensure that department's website is up to date
Provide administrative support to the Political Action Committee

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's degree
- Business, finance, political science, or related field preferred
2+ years of legislative or legal research experience
Advanced analytical and research skills
A keen understanding of the federal legislative process
Excellent proofreading and writing skills
Professional communication and organizational skills
Strong MSOffice skills

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Tech Industry
Opportunity To Travel
2 Days/Week Onsite

Coordinator

The Ford Agency is looking for a sharp and organized Coordinator for one of DC's top technology associations. The Coordinator will have a wide range of responsibilities, including program support, communicating with the organization's leaders and members, and preparing meeting agendas prior to meetings and meeting notes to be distributed after meetings. It's a terrific role for someone who enjoys working on a variety of projects under tight deadlines. If you have at least two years of administrative or programmatic support experience and are looking for an opportunity to work independently and have autonomy of your work, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities Include:

Track progress, provide updates, and prepare presentations for leadership
Serve as point of contact and subject matter expert for member inquiries
Coordinate meeting and event logistics and track registration and attendance
Create, edit and manage documentation for meetings and publication
Take detailed meeting notes and distill into key points
Maintain strong knowledge of the industry and standards

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's degree
2+ years of professional administrative experience
- Interest in technology industry required
Excellent communication and writing skills
Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
Superb organization skills
Ability to travel for meetings
Technical skills:
- MS Word, Outlook and other MS Suite products
- Adobe Acrobat
- GoToMeeting
- WordPress
- SharePoint

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Law firm
Hybrid
Commercial Real Estate

Legal Assistant – Commercial Real Estate

The Ford Agency is actively seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join the Real Estate team at a prestigious DC law firm. This individual will provide administrative and paralegal support to the firm's Real Estate attorneys. If you have experience in commercial real estate practices, strong problem solving, research, and organizational skills, this could be a great opportunity for you!

Responsibilities Include:

Conduct research related to commercial real estate transactions
- Research and review real estate titles, surveys, and transactions
Assist with legal document preparation and closing binders
Provide administrative support to the attorneys including managing calendars and coordinating travel for attorneys
Collaborate with billing attorney on billing process, including maintenance of billing records and monthly billing process
Organize client meetings and conference calls

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate
2+ years of legal experience
- Commercial real estate practice experience required
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office
Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with clients and attorneys

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Fundraising Campaigns
Non-Profit
Bethesda

Capital Campaign Manager

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a strategic and dynamic development professional to join a Bethesda-based pediatric healthcare non-profit. This individual will be responsible for leading the organization's campaign and supporting executive leadership in executing campaign activities. This role will strategize and plan the campaign from preparation stage to strategy implementation. The role will be highly involved in donor relations and outreach, staff and leadership coordination, and campaign strategy and communications. This is a terrific opportunity for someone who has at least 10 years of development experience, specifically with capital campaigns as well as major gifts and planned giving.

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain strong relationships with donors and manage a major portfolio of prospects
Execute campaign strategies to cultivate gifts from major donors, corporations, and foundations
Develop and manage a strategic multichannel communications plan
Build awareness among prospects and target audiences
Utilize a combination of events, personal solicitations, direct mail, and other strategies
Track campaign progress and report to leadership and Board
Collaborate with other teams to ensure coordination of additional giving strategies
Maintain campaign calendar and monitor progress towards key goals and deadlines
Assist with other fundraising projects as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced Degree preferred
10+ years of development and communications experience with an emphasis on capital campaigns, major and planned gifts, and annual giving
Experience with individual, foundation, and corporate fundraising
Experience coordinating volunteers
Superb communication skills
Excellent public speaking skills

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Visible Role
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DC Law Firm

Program Associate – Legal

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting a motivated and smart candidate to fill the role of Program Associate to join a busy Diversity & Inclusion team. The Associate will assist leadership at a top DC law firm in developing and planning programs, assisting with the team's budget, analyzing data and trends, and synthesizing information into concise summaries for leadership. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated administrative experience and organizational skills. If you are looking to join a firm that is committed to diversity and inclusion and want to be involved in coordinating programs and events, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities Include:

Plan and coordinate logistics for internal and external meetings and events
Prepare meeting materials and presentations
Analyze topics and trends and summarize that information
Respond to collaboration inquiries and make recommendations for further engagement
Collaborate with members of the D&I team to analyze and report on diversity demographics and trends
Assist with preparing the team's budget
Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Qualifications:

3+ years of administrative experience in a professional services environment
- Interest and/or exposure in Diversity & Inclusion
Experience planning and coordinating meetings
Professional communication skills
Proficiency with data analysis and reporting
Ability to collaborate with all levels of staff within the firm
Technical Skills:
- Databases
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Excel

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Great Team
Professional Development
Legal Environment

Recruiting Assistant

The Ford Agency is looking for a Recruiting Assistant to support the busy recruiting team of a major DC law firm. This individual will support the firm's recruiting efforts as they continue to foster a diverse candidate pool and a collaborative environment. If you have strong administrative and organization skills, this could be a great fit for you!

Responsibilities Include:

Assist department with all administrative needs, including handling phone calls, incoming mail, maintaining calendars, and meeting arrangements.
Prepare and maintain department documents, reports, and records.
Handle expense reports and processing invoices.
Coordinate meetings, including preparing conference rooms and providing appropriate documents and agendas.
Assist with department event planning and onboarding efforts.

Qualifications Include:

1+ years of administrative experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Keen attention to detail and ability to prioritize
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and problem solve

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Temp-to-hire

International Development
Creative Role
Career Starter

Administrative Assistant

The Ford Agency is looking for an Administrative Assistant for a temp-to-hire role supporting the Executive Office of an international development focused non-profit. This role will work on a broad range of administrative support and various projects and initiatives and is a great role for someone who is a proactive and creative thinker. This role is great for a fairly recent graduate with strong internship experience and eagerness to contribute. This role is located in Arlington, VA and is available immediately.

Responsibilities:

Schedule meetings and manage busy calendar appointments
Coordinate with other departments on different initiatives
Online research for different initiative ideas
Support special projects in coordination with team

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
1+ administrative experience in a professional setting, internships included
Professional writing and personal communication skills
Ability to build and maintain strong professional working relationships
Interest in international development
Self-starter, entrepreneurship experience a plus

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Collaborative Environment
Great Benefits
Hybrid Role

Billing Specialist

The Ford Agency is recruiting for an experienced Legal Billing Specialist to join the DC office of a top 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:

3+ years of hands on legal billing experience
Bachelor's Degree
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
Technical skills:
- MS Excel
- Elite or CMS/Aderant

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Collaborative Environment
Excellent Benefits
Opportunity For Growth

Membership Associate

The Ford Agency is currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the successful and team-oriented membership department of a growing association. This individual will build relationships with an elite group of directors and C-Suite executives, support membership initiatives and provide excellent service to its valued members. If you are looking for a role where you will have the opportunity to interact with high level business professionals and have genuine growth potential, this could be the position for you!

Responsibilities Include:

Build relationships with board members and C-Suite executives
Communicate regularly with members; informing them of benefits, daily activities, and answer their inquiries
Oversee the process for new member applications and renewals
Collaborate with team members to create strategies for engagement and retention
Identify trends to drive utilization and tailored support to members
Ensure revenue growth and track progress against goals

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's Degree
2+ years professional experience with client management, fundraising, communications, customer service or sales
CRM, Salesforce, or data management experience highly preferred
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time-management

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Cite-Checking
Blue Booking
Collegial firm

Litigation Paralegal

The Ford Agency is looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal for one of DC's top law firms. This is a fast-paced and diverse role working for a busy team with a heavy trial schedule. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and be able to support all aspects of complex litigation, from case management, document production, and trial preparation. If you are looking for a substantive role in a successful practice, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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

Responsibilities Include:

Draft and proofread legal documents for attorneys
Manage case materials including pleadings, files, calendars, and other materials
Cite checking including creating Table of Authorities and Table of Contents
Edit briefs to Blue Book standards and court rules
Perform legal research and compile key findings
Prepare for depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations
Assemble exhibits, appendices, witness materials, and other documents
Process billing paperwork
Assist with other projects as needed

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's Degree
5+ years' experience as a Litigation Paralegal
Experience supporting complex litigation processes
Expert-level proficiency with legal research software, such as Westlaw and Lexis Nexis
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Expert level cite-checking required
Blue-booking experience
Exceptional communication and organizational skills
High-level of professionalism, ability to thrive under pressure, and ability to handle high-stress situations with diplomacy and tact

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Litigation Firm
Fast-Paced
Onsite 5 Days/Week

Legal Administrative Assistant

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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Temp-to-hire

Education
Mentoring Team
Professional Growth

Development Associate

The Ford Agency is currently recruiting for a Development Associate to support the Development team at an independent Catholic school in DC. The person in this role will be an active contributor to various alumni and development-related events and initiatives as well as provide assistance to the school President. The ideal candidates will have a passion for education and an interest in exploring new ideas for donor and alumni development. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to get their start on the administrative side of the independent education sector with a team that promotes professional development and growth in a supportive and mentoring environment.

This is a fully in-person role and available immediately. Covid vaccination is required.

Responsibilities include:

Conduct outreach and arrange meetings, visits, and events
Maintain development / donor database and ensure data accuracy
Collaborate with Development Team leadership on various initiatives and event ideas
Support President with correspondence and other administrative tasks

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge of Raiser's Edge or other database / CRM preferred
Appreciation for Catholic values and classical education
Strong communication skills and ability to work and organize projects independently
Interest in professional growth and development in the education arena

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Temporary

Membership
100% Remote
Start ASAP

Membership Coordinator

The Ford Agency is looking for a Membership Coordinator for an Arlington-based association. Fantastic role for a recent grad with strong internship experience, superb organizational skills, and excellent communication skills. Work-life balance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities make this temporary role a fantastic opportunity for a junior professional looking to keep their skills sharp and gain experience. This is a long-term temporary position that starts immediately!

Responsibilities Include:

Serve as gatekeeper to the organization's database of contacts in Salesforce: data management, clean up, reporting
Conduct prospect research for potential members
Support outreach initiatives via phone, email, and mailing projects
Identify and implement data process improvements

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's Degree and a year of professional work experience; strong internship experience will be considered
Facility with CRMs; Salesforce is a plus
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to deliver projects under tight deadlines

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Unique Opportunity
Visible Role
Georgetown DC

Personal & Executive Assistant

The Ford Agency is seeking an experienced Executive and Personal Assistant to support a high powered executive at a growing and busy DC investment firm. This individual will serve as the gatekeeper for the executive, manage a complex calendar and inbox, coordinate personal and business travel, and assist with other tasks in the office and the home. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a challenging and demanding role that requires excellent organizational, high level of attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills. If you are looking for an elevated EA and PA role, this could be the perfect position for you. This opportunity is on site in Georgetown DC, working out of the executive's office and home.

Responsibilities:

Manage complex calendars and schedule meetings
Handle email inboxes and prioritize appropriately
Prepare documents, presentations and materials for meetings
Attend business meetings, keep notes, and handle necessary follow up
Coordinate extensive business and personal travel logistics, including arranging flights, itineraries, hotels, reservations, etc.
Assist with other projects and tasks

Qualifications:

8+ years of Executive Assistant and Personal Assistant experience
- Experience in professional services and supporting c-suite executives
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and deadlines
Strong sense of discretion and diplomacy
Proficient with MS Office
Professional communication skills
Strong independent problem solving skills

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Temp-to-hire

Wellness Company
Starts ASAP
Accounting

Staff Accountant

An organized, self-motivated Staff Accountant is needed to join the team at a Bethesda-based wellness company. The Accountant will work closely with operations staff to ensure all day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting tasks are handled efficiently. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated accounting experience along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a 100% in-person role and will start ASAP so apply today!

Responsibilities Include:

Reconciliation of all business accounts
Prepare financial reports and analysis
Handle all AP/AR
Process weekly payroll

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or Economics
3+ years of accounting experience
Knowledge of Quickbooks and Shopify
Market research capabilities

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Travel
Hybrid Role
Great Team

Major Gifts Manager

The Ford Agency is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to join a non-profit in the DC area. The Major Gifts Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the non-profit's mission by developing and implementing strategies to boost the major gifts programs, meeting with donors face to face, and cultivating relationships with prospective and current donors. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to further develop their major gifts experience while working alongside leadership!

Responsibilities Include:

Manage a portfolio of 100+ donors and prospects
Solicit gifts of $10k+ from individual donors
Identify and engage with prospective donors
Research and build donor base
Collaborate with leadership to ensure goals are met
Develop fundraising strategies for major donors
Attend and represent the foundation at donor events

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's degree
5+ years of major gifts fundraising experience
- Experience in donor and prospect management and gift solicitation
Proven track record with closing major gifts and building relationships with donors
Experience securing gifts as part of a capital campaign is strongly preferred
Professional communication and good judgment when interacting with staff, donors, and other stakeholders
Proficient with MS Office and CRM platforms
Ability to travel throughout the US

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Prestigious School
Great Team
Great Benefits

Executive Assistant – Education

The Ford Agency has partnered with one of the DC area's most prestigious private schools in its search for an Executive Assistant. The successful candidate will have previous administrative and project management experience, and knows how to navigate an executive office with diplomacy and confidentiality. This is a terrific opportunity for a high level EA looking to take on more project management while supporting a school's leadership team. This position is onsite 5 days/week.

Responsibilities Include:

Serve as a gatekeeper and partner to the Principal
Manage busy calendars and coordinate meetings with Board members, faculty, parents, staff, and other individuals
Oversee and plan faculty and staff appreciation week to include organizing activities/programs, and vendors
Coordinate travel and conference registrations
Administer annual surveys to students, faculty/staff, parents, and alumni and report key findings from the survey
Collaborate with leadership team to track progress towards strategic planning efforts
Draft and edit correspondence on behalf of the Principal
Coordinate logistics for parent and staff meetings
Assist with other projects as needed

Qualifications Include:

2+ years of executive assistant experience
- Experience in an academic environment ideal
Project management experience strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree required
Strong technical skills:
- MS Office Suite
- Apple OS
- Google G Suite preferred
Ability to self-organize and prioritize work
Professional demeanor and ability to interact with broad range of individuals

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Legal Research
Excellent Benefits
Remote Opportunity

Legal Research Coordinator

The Ford Agency is looking for a smart and motivated Legal Research Coordinator to join a prestigious international law firm. The ideal candidate will have advanced research and writing capabilities and a solid comprehension of the complexities of business relationships. Attention to detail, database management, and strong interpersonal skills are key to this important role. If you have solid research experience and are looking to join a fast-paced collaborative team where you can further grow in your legal career, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities Include:

Research digital and print databases to determine and analyze client conflicts of interest
Maintain databases and collaborate with other departments for data cross-referencing
Create detailed reports of client/business relationships
Escalate conflicts and unresolved issues
Open new matters and manage the process
Assist with other projects as needed

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's degree
2+ years of research experience
- Legal and/or conflicts research experience strongly desired
Familiarity with legal databases
Advanced research and analytical skills
Professional writing and communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize independently

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Opportunities