Job Description

APPLICATION PROCESS: To be considered for this position, you must apply through NHT’s hiring portal

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:
National Housing Trust (NHT) has been dedicated to creating and preserving affordable housing for almost 40 years. We build, preserve, and finance affordable housing and use that expertise to inform and advance resident-focused solutions to strengthen the broader affordable housing industry.

NHT has a staff of 60+ across five program areas: Policy, Lending, Real Estate Development, Community Outreach and Impact, and Energy Solutions. Our hallmark is our cross-functional, integrated approach to innovating, demonstrating, and amplifying solutions to the affordable housing crisis in the U.S.

POSITION:
The Administrative and Governance Assistant is a part-time position that reports to the Office and Governance Manager and plays a vital role in supporting the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and the coordination of NHT Board activities. This role assists with the administrative management of NHT’s office in DC and helps ensure effective communication, organization, and collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to anticipate needs and work efficiently under pressure. Success in this position requires strong communication skills, exceptional follow-through, and the ability to keep multiple moving parts synchronized in a fast-paced environment.

This position requires being in NHT’s office in DC at least 2–3 days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
ADMINISTRATIVE AND SENIOR LEADERSHIP SUPPORT:

• Provide travel, expense/time reporting and administrative support to CEO, including calendar management, scheduling, travel arrangements, expense and time reporting, and document preparation. 
• Provide support to CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and staff on funder and partner relationship management, including tracking, communications, scheduling, and invoicing, ensuring alignment and timely follow-through on priorities. 
• Coordinate with staff to support on-site meetings, conferences, and event logistics. 
• Maintain accurate records and perform routine data entry and updates in Salesforce (CRM).

BOARD AND GOVERNANCE SUPPORT:

• Provide scheduling support for NHT Board and committee meetings. 
• Coordinate and setup for all phone and on-site meetings, including preparation and distribution of Board materials, travel, lodging, day-of logistics, and taking minutes at all meetings of NHT Boards. 
• Maintain and organize corporate records, Board communications, and governance documentation.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION:

• Assist the Office and Governance Manager and the OPHR team in ensuring office operations, including coordination of office supplies, vendor relations, and general administrative needs.
• Assist in maintaining efficient systems for communication and coordination across the organization.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a committed and emerging leader with at least 3 years of experience. Candidates will ideally have experience in nonprofit affordable housing. Other qualifications include: 

• Commitment to NHT’s mission, including dedication to assisting low-income families. 
• 3 years’ experience as an administrative assistant, executive assistant or in other administrative positions. 
• Experience with time and expense reporting.
• Strong computer aptitude skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Programs. 
• Detail-oriented, entrepreneurial self-starter who relishes multitasking. 
• Ability to integrate thoroughness and attention to details with a big picture, strategic vision. 
• Resourcefulness, with the ability to deliver results in an entrepreneurial, dynamic environment. 
• Collaborative spirit and positive attitude (a good sense of humor is a plus) 
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field a plus. 
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills, verbal and written. 
• Excellent planning and organization skills, with a high level of attention to detail. 

COMPENSATION:

• Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. The hourly rate for this position is $25.00 to $35.00.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• No phone calls, please. To be considered for this position, you must apply through NHT’s hiring portal

About National Housing Trust:

National Housing Trust (NHT) has been dedicated to creating and preserving affordable housing for almost 40 years. We build, preserve, and finance affordable housing and use that expertise to inform and advance resident-focused solutions to strengthen the broader affordable housing industry. NHT has a staff of 50+ across five program areas: Policy, Lending, Real Estate Development, Community Outreach and Impact, and Energy Solutions. Our hallmark is our cross-functional, integrated approach to innovating, demonstrating, and amplifying solutions to the affordable housing crisis in the U.S.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work at office, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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