Administration Manager

Counterpart International is a global development organization that empowers people and communities to implement innovative and enduring solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges. For nearly 50 years, Counterpart has been forging partnerships with communities in need to address complex problems related to economic development, food security and nutrition, and building effective governance and institutions.

For more information visit www.Counterpart.org

Summary: 

Counterpart International is currently seeking an experienced and reliable Administration Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for Counterpart’s headquarters office operations. This is a full time position based in Arlington, Virginia.   

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall operations and functionality of the office, including overseeing front desk operations
• Supervision of office admin staff
• Manage office health and safety issues, including ensuring OSHA compliance
• Ensure company registrations and insurance are compliant  
• Functionality and maintenance of all office equipment
• Maintaining vendor relationships
• Ensure organizational memberships remain current 
• Manage corporate Amex bill
• Ordering, inventorying, and stocking all office and kitchen supplies
• Obtaining and maintaining visas and passports for international travel of employees
• Oversee housekeeping of common areas (e.g. kitchen)
• Address employee office concerns
• Maintaining office assets lists
• Space planning for new and existing staff, including managing needs for furniture and equipment
• Project management for office redesigns, renovations, and moves 
• Work with building management for any leasing or maintenance issues
• Serve as office notary
• Other duties as assigned

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 2 years of college or 5+ years of equivalent experience in a fast-paced office environment
• At least 5 years of office, facilities and administrative mangement experience.
• Prior staff supervision experience.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant, helpful and professional attitude in high stress situations
• Proven ability to prioritize and follow-through on a variety of duties under deadlines
• Experience working under minimum supervision
• Established reliability and attention to detail
• Advanced computer skills
• Fluency in foreign language preferred

Please apply online at www.Counterpart.org. No calls or emails please.

Counterpart is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply.