Administrative Assistant/Secretary I

Company: TalentBurst, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 30, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position: Administrative Assistant/Secretary I, Req: CRNGJP00028967 Location: Washington, DC (100% Onsite) Duration: 3 Months Contract (potential to extend) Work Schedule: • This is an in-office position. Our DC office is centrally located and Metro accessible. • Must be available to work a consistent part-time schedule for 12 weeks during the Spring 2026 semester. o 12 hours per week; regular business hours (9AM-5PM). o Hours to be agreed on prior to start date. The Global Government Affairs (GA) team and its global partners engage at the international, federal, state and local levels to shape favorable public policy outcomes for the company. Through these efforts, GA supports the client's business goals and advocates for the company on key issues, including solar technology, optical communications, tax, trade, and semiconductors, to name a few. Scope of Position: The Global Government Affairs (GA) Intern will support the client's GA team in the Washington, DC office. This role provides hands-on experience in a dynamic corporate environment and exposure to a broad set of federal, state, local, and global policy issues. Day-to-Day Responsibilities • Attend and provide written summaries of trade association webinars, industry briefings, and congressional hearings on topics related to company's policy priorities. • Provide organizing and logistical support for political action committee (Client) activities and events, including planning, tracking, execution, and follow up. • Using AI and other basic research tools, contribute to executive briefing materials, including: o Relevant legislative and policy background information o Press releases/news clips • Assist with political engagement data projects; compile and parse data sets, generate high-level insights and data visualizations. • Assist with contact management; organize and maintain logs of business card contacts. • Collaborate with GA team members to support other policy-related projects, as directed. Position Requirements Travel: • None Education/Experience: • Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate level program or have graduated within the past year. • Familiarity with government processes, specifically in the legislative and executive branches. • Undergraduate or Graduate level coursework in Political Science, Economics, International Affairs, or Business Administration is a plus. • Prior Capitol Hill or Executive Branch internship experience is a plus. Skills: • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 programs, including collaborative tools (SharePoint, Teams). • Proficiency in AI tools (Copilot or comparable); demonstrated adaptability to new technologies and processes. • Strong organizational abilities and exceptional attention to detail. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Prioritization and time management skills to successfully handle multiple tasks at once. • Self-starter. Ability to work independently and to seek assistance when necessary. • Sound judgement. Discretion to handle confidential information responsibly. TB_EN ZR Company Description Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA Company Description Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA

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