Description

Arnold & Porter is seeking a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Assistant to join its Washington, DC office. This role is an integral part of the firm’s D&I team, providing administrative and operational support across a wide range of diversity initiatives and programs.

The D&I Assistant works closely with team members to coordinate events, manage day-to-day operations, and support special projects. This position reports to the D&I Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support for D&I programs and events, including professional development initiatives, affinity groups, alumni and client networks, heritage month programming, and recruiting pipeline efforts 
Coordinate logistics such as invitations, guest lists, RSVPs, catering, and materials 
Support virtual and in-person events, including managing Zoom/Teams sessions, breakout rooms, recordings, and AV coordination 
Track and manage firm sponsorships and partnerships with diversity-focused organizations, including maintaining project trackers, processing invoices, coordinating submissions, and communicating with stakeholders 
Process and monitor D&I-related expenses and invoices 
Manage shared inboxes and maintain the D&I calendar, responding to or routing inquiries as appropriate 
Maintain and organize D&I materials, resources, and inventory to support ongoing programming 
Update and maintain D&I intranet content and assist with content development 
Conduct research and support preparation of materials for initiatives such as the D&I newsletter 
Provide administrative support to the Chief D&I Officer and Director of D&I, including expense processing as needed 
Coordinate logistics for meetings, trainings, and special events, including serving as a point of contact for visitors and guests 
Manage logistics for consultant visits, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and coordination with internal teams 
Maintain and update distribution lists and assist with routine communications 
Take and edit meeting notes for distribution 
Schedule and coordinator D&I Committee meetings
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of administrative experience in a professional services, corporate, or law firm environment; or three years of relevant administrative experience in lieu of a degree 
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Windows-based systems; experience with Smartsheet and basic HTML preferred 
Familiarity with AI productivity tools (e.g., writing assistants, workflow automation) is a plus 
Strong written and verbal communication skills 
Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving abilities 
High level of responsiveness, attention to detail, and accuracy 
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and respect for confidentiality 
Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to client service, both internal and external
Reliable, adaptable, and able to work additional hours as needed.
 

The anticipated base salary for this position is $53,200 to $55,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

For benefits information, please click here https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/benefits.

As a nonexempt position, this position is eligible for overtime.

The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually.

Arnold & Porter is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy and childbirth (including breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, marital or partnership status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family leave status, citizenship status, immigration status, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. Our Firm's equal opportunity policy applies to all employment practices and terms and conditions, including, without limitation, recruitment, employment, assignment, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, disciplinary action and terminations. For purposes of the firm's Anti-discrimination and Anti-harassment Policies, the term "race" includes, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists.

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