The Company:

Lowe is a private real estate investor, developer and manager. Founded in 1972 by Chairman Robert J. Lowe, the company is owned by active and retired employees. Over the past 50 years, Lowe has acquired, developed or managed over $32 billion of real estate assets. Lowe maintains offices in Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego, Irvine, Denver, Seattle, Washington, DC, and Charleston, SC. Lowe uncovers and delivers value beyond what might be expected from a traditional real estate company. We value collaboration and partnership with others, welcoming new ideas and perspectives. Lowe is committed not to a single service, property type or location, but to mastering the process of building value in real estate. We develop, we invest, and we manage. We create hotel, multifamily, retail, and office properties. Often, we get the opportunity to combine all of these skills to create a new mixed-use environment. Through our foundation of steadfast values and innovative real estate services we strive to build value by creating meaningful experiences that connect people and place. We tailor our approach to the needs of each asset and the goals of each partner and find opportunity in solving complex challenges. 

Job Overview:

The Administrative Assistant will provide excellent clerical and administrative support for the Washington, DC office. This person will be essential in helping the team operate efficiently and effectively, including general office administration, document support and filing, team coordination and maintaining office contracts and expenses.

Role expected to be 24 – 29 hours weekly, with exact schedule to be determined in collaboration with preferred candidate.

• Order and maintain office supplies
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the office common areas
• Liaise with landlord, manage maintenance requests and maintain office contracts
• Schedule meetings in Outlook and provide meeting support, including conference room requirements, catering and other special arrangements
• Retrieve and distribute mail
• Prepare and distribute documents to appropriate team members and executives, as well as provide filing support
• Help to compile presentations and reports
• Monthly expense report processing and invoice processing
• Coordinate travel and conferences/seminar registration
• Assistance with event and meeting planning, including team events, community service activities, etc.
• Coordination with other departments, including but not limited to IT for troubleshooting, HR for new associate onboarding, and Accounting for annual office budget process
• Handle projects that may be confidential and time sensitive
• Maintain confidentiality and security of specified correspondence, reports and files
• Maintain positive customer service at all times
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in administrative or professional office capacity
• Excellent customer service focus and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Ability to demonstrate independent and critical thinking
• Pleasant and articulate interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written

Compensation: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour, plus eligibility for annual bonus. Part-time team members are eligible for paid sick time in line with local/state law, participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match, the employee assistance program, accident and critical illness insurance, transit/parking benefits, as well as pet insurance.