Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Company Description

FRESHFARM is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit that builds a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient food system in the Mid-Atlantic region by producing innovative solutions in partnership with local communities and organizations. We create food access, economic development, and thriving communities through hands‑on education, farmers markets, and food distribution programs.

FRESHFARM +1 more

• Date August 21, 2026
• Location Washington, DC
• Category Nonprofit
• Job type Full-Time

FRESHFARM is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit that builds a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient food system in the Mid-Atlantic region by producing innovative solutions in partnership with local communities and organizations. We create food access, economic development, and thriving communities through hands‑on education, farmers markets, and food distribution programs.

• A proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• A strong verbal and written communicator able to work collaboratively with stakeholders of varying levels and backgrounds.
• Possess strong technical proficiency and able to troubleshoot and learn new skills and systems.
• Demonstrate a commitment to FRESHFARM’s mission and values, with an interest or previous experience in food systems preferred.
• A plus, but not required; bring experience with event coordination, nonprofit management, finance, or HR, and/or providing assistance for an executive role

The Executive Assistant and Office Manager will report to and support the Executive Director with a wide range of administrative tasks. They will also oversee the usability of the FRESHFARM office and execution of key operations and finance processes to ensure the success of FRESHFARM’s work as an organization.

• Support the Executive Director to manage daily and weekly tasking and scheduling through prioritization and proactive follow up on administrative and operational duties
• Provide coordination, scheduling, and communications assistance for internal leadership and board meetings, as well as special events and projects as needed

• Manage incoming and outgoing communications with integrity and discretion
• Monitor, forward, and respond to messages sent to FRESHFARM’s general inbox and voicemail

• Administer internal software and communications systems, as well as organizational insurance
• Maintain office facilities and supplies
• Perform weekly mail collection/distribution and cash deposits

• Gain valuable experience across a variety of teams and functions in a supportive, people‑first environment
• Support critical food access, education work in the DMV community
• Develop positive working relationships with team members at all levels, as well as external partners

• This role is compensated with an annual salary of $59,000-$70,000. This is a full-time, non-exempt position and therefore is eligible for overtime.
• This employee will be expected to work Monday - Friday during normal business hours, with the potential for very occasional weekend or evening hours.
• This role is primarily based in the FRESHFARM office (1100 15th Street NW). This employee will also need to go weekly to our PO box (1380 Monroe St NW). This position requires in‑office work three days per week. Remote work is allowed the remaining two days, with supervisor approval.
• Use of a personal laptop is required; if needed, a $1000 triannual stipend is provided to purchase and/or maintain such a device.
• All full‑time employees receive 72 hours paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 3 paid floating holidays annually, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave and bereavement leave. Full time employees are also eligible for 80 hours of annual vacation leave pursuant to the FRESHFARM handbook, with an increase after 3 years tenure.
• Typically, FRESHFARM offices close for a 1-2 week winter break, which includes paid time‑off for salaried employees.
• Additional benefits include:
  • 100% employer covered…