Office Manager

Job Details:

Job Location:

Washington DC Office - WASHINGTON, DC 20024, Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/year, Office Manager

Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. (Cornerstone) is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in federal and state government relations, public affairs and strategic communications, and business advisory services. Utilizing a shared vision, philosophy, and complete team approach, Cornerstone more than 225 professionals across 17 states and D.C. stands as one of the industry’s most effective and respected consulting firms. We are proud of our professional standards and team culture that provide clients the full depth and breadth of our expertise, experience, and relationships, resulting in meaningful and highly valuable partnerships.

At our core, we are a professional services consulting firm that focuses on solving problems and creating opportunities for our clients.

The Office Manager will work closely with the operations team to oversee the day-to-day management of Cornerstone’s physical office spaces and serve as a central resource for building operations, office construction and buildout projects, and other firmwide workplace needs.

The Office Manager will be responsible for keeping office projects organized, anticipating office operational needs, and helping ensure that Cornerstone’s office spaces are functional, professional, welcoming, and reflective of the firm’s culture.

• Managing the day-to-day office operations of Cornerstone's Washington, D.C. office and supporting office management needs across the firm's state offices, including office supply ordering, office moves, building access, parking, maintenance requests, and workplace logistics.
• Assisting with coordinating office buildouts, relocations, expansions, and new office launches, including project timelines, vendor coordination, and furniture, signage, and artwork installation.
• Partnering with the Human Resources team to support the onboarding of new hires across Cornerstone’s offices, including coordinating office access, workspace preparation, parking, and other workplace logistics to ensure employees are set up for a successful first day.
• Maintaining and updating office management procedures, contacts, and operational resources to ensure consistency and efficiency across all Cornerstone locations.
• Providing strategic oversight of Cornerstone’s Operations Internship Program, including guiding program coordination and partnering with the Human Resources team and the larger Operations team to support the continued development and success of the program.
• Supporting the Chief Operating Officer with other office operations initiatives as needed.

• Proactiveness:
  Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and works independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Organization & Attention to Detail:
  Effectively manages multiple projects, priorities, vendors, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Project Management:
  Coordinates complex initiatives and follows through on details from planning to execution.
• Problem Solving:
  Identifies issues quickly and develops practical solutions with minimal supervision.
• Communication:
  Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and interacts professionally with colleagues, vendors, contractors, landlords, and building management.
• Adaptability:
  Adjusts to changing priorities and operational needs while maintaining a positive, solution-oriented approach.
• Teamwork:
  Works collaboratively across teams and is willing to assist with a wide range of operational needs.

The ideal candidate for this position has a…