Office & Events Manager Job at Hawthorne Lane, Washington DC

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  • Hawthorne Lane
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.

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.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 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.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane's success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Job Tags

Casual work, Work at office, Work from home, Shift work,

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