Office & Events Manager

A well-regarded lobbying firm in DC seeking an experienced Office & Events Manager to anchor its workplace operations and lead the coordination of internal and client-facing events. This is a highly trusted role for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in an in-person environment and takes pride in creating a seamless, professional experience for colleagues and guests alike. The ideal candidate brings a strong operational foundation, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-moving, relationship-driven setting. You will be a central figure in the firm’s day-to-day rhythm balancing office logistics, stakeholder coordination, and event execution with confidence and discretion.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Generous compensation package including PTO, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, retirement, tuition reimbursement opportunity and charitable donation matching.
This role is mostly in-person to meet the needs of events, but offers opportunity for occasional one day work from home.

• Accomplished and steady. You bring at least five years of experience in office management, operations, events, or a similar role within a professional services, consulting, Capitol Hill, or policy-adjacent environment.
• Exceptionally organized. You are skilled at managing multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Refined. You communicate clearly and confidently with senior leaders, colleagues, vendors, and external partners.
• Service-oriented. You anticipate needs, take initiative, and see both large projects and small requests as opportunities to add value.
• Principled. You exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive information with care.
• Calm. You remain composed under pressure and adjust easily as priorities shift in a dynamic workplace.

• Keep the office running like clockwork, everything from day-to-day operations to vendor coordination, supplies, and facility needs.
• Be the go-to person for meetings and events, ensuring every gathering, internal or client-facing, runs smoothly and leaves a great impression.
• Provide drop-of-the-hat assistance to operational needs across the team, seeing no task as too big or too small.
• Own onboarding and office workflows, streamlining processes so the team can focus on mission-critical work.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and logistics with an eye for efficiency and quality.
• Elevate the workplace experience for colleagues and clients through thoughtful planning, organization, and attention to detail for events and meetings.
• Track budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure high-quality outcomes and cost-conscious planning
• Confident interacting with external vendor contacts regarding various property needs.
• Deliver white-glove service to colleagues and guests alike, making everyone feel welcomed, supported, and valued.