$60,000-$72,500 per year to start, plus generous benefits | Permanent, Full-Time | Washington, DC Based | Expected Start: May 2026

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The Animal Welfare Institute a DC-based national advocacy organization dedicated to alleviating animal suffering caused by people seeks to hire an Office Manager who shares our vision of a world where treatment of animals is rooted in dignity and compassion.

Why this position matters:AWI is seeking a customer-service-focused Office Manager who can ensure the smooth, effective, and efficient operation of our organization. You will juggle a varied portfolio, including IT support, vendor relationships, building maintenance, inventory management, tenant needs, events planning and logistics, program and donor relations support, and reception duties to orchestrate a well-functioning and reliable working environment. The Office Manager serves as a key cog in the organization and a go-to resource for all staff, consultants, and visitors. The person who fills this important position is passionate about AWIs mission to prevent animal suffering and protect wildlife and is committed to creating a healthy work culture of belonging and to maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.

You could be our next Office Manager if you:

• Are a jack-of-all-trades, organized implementer and communicator who works calmly under pressure
• Have 35 years of progressive workplace-based experience in office management, nonprofit administration/operations, logistics, or similar
• Have experience managing an organizations internal IT operations, including coordinating with external consultants, and are proficient in Microsoft 365 back-end administration
• Are comfortable with detailoriented, datadriven tasks and can tailor your work based on context and audience
• Bring a strong customer-driven mindset and are the person people come to when they have a problem
• Are flexible and adaptable, able to work concurrently on multiple projects as well as implement direction and feedback from multiple people
• Recognize the importance of back office operations and take pride in providing administrative support to the organization

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