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We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.
About Our Team
The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.
Why This Role Matters
We’re looking for a highly organized, proactive, and people-oriented Team Administrative Coordinator to support the 300+ person organization under the Office of the CTO. This role will report to and partner closely with the Executive Assistant to the CTO, focusing on team culture, coordination, and day-to-day operational support. If you’re someone who loves making things run smoothly and boosting morale with thoughtful touches (and snacks!), we’d love to hear from you.
This is a 6-month contract with an option for extension.
How You’ll Support the Mission

Culture & Engagement

• Plan and execute culture-building events such as pizza days, snack breaks, cake for birthdays, appreciation weeks, and seasonal team activities.
• Manage/create birthday and anniversary calendars; coordinate low-lift, low-cost celebrations to build morale and connection.
• Surface and support recognition efforts including monthly CTO awards, spotlights, shoutouts, and appreciation programs.
• Help create visibility into team wins, milestones, and leadership updates.
• Assist in the development and distribution of a monthly team newsletter.

Team Support & Coordination

• Set up and refresh daily office snacks for the team.
• Order and coordinate food for team meetings, celebrations, or working sessions.
• Assist with logistics and content coordination for quarterly All Hands.

Admin & Operational Support

• Support expense reports and light travel coordination for senior leaders within the CTO org (excluding the CTO).
• Order snacks, supplies, and swag as needed.
• Assist with onboarding logistics for new employees in the CTO org.
• Assist directors with conf rooms and meeting planning when needed.
• Maintain updated records, contacts, or templates relevant to team coordination.

The Skills and Experience You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in an admin, office coordination, or people-support role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage logistics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive mindset and a passion for team culture, engagement, and operational excellence.
• Comfortable juggling light physical tasks (e.g., setting up snacks, moving boxes, arranging food).
• Familiarity with tools like Google Workspace, Slack, Outlook, or similar is a plus.

Your story awaits. Apply today!
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