Get Involved
On-Site Office Manager (Administrative)
Category: Administration
On-Site Office Manager (Administrative)
Overview
Keep RPA’s daily operations running smoothly by coordinating office systems, supplies,
and basic logistics for staff and volunteers.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage office supplies, vendors, and simple procurement; track inventory and reorder
cycles.
- Maintain digital and paper records; support document retention and version control.
- Coordinate mailings, meeting logistics, and small events or trainings.
- Provide basic troubleshooting and liaison with IT/Facilities vendors as needed.
- Support volunteer intake coordination (e.g., scheduling, file setup).
Qualifications
- Experience in office administration or executive assistance not required, but a plus.
- Highly organized, discreet, and service‑oriented; strong follow‑through.
- Comfort with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office; basic tech troubleshooting.
Time Commitment
~8–10 hours/week, in steady cadence; can be split between two volunteers.
Benefits
- Operations and administration experience in a national nonprofit.
- Professional references; exposure to executive workflows; networking opportunities.
Should be a Rail Passengers member or prepared to join Rail Passengers to participate. To
apply, send a resume, clips/links and a cover letter by email to [email protected].
"When [NARP] comes to Washington, you help embolden us in our efforts to continue the progress for passenger rail. And not just on the Northeast Corridor. All over America! High-speed rail, passenger rail is coming to America, thanks to a lot of your efforts! We’re partners in this. ... You are the ones that are going to make this happen. Do not be dissuaded by the naysayers. There are thousands of people all over America who are for passenger rail and you represent the best of what America is about!"
Secretary Ray LaHood, U.S. Department of Transportation
2012 NARP Spring Council Meeting