Our Staffing Services

Temporary, contract to hire, and direct hire staffing services in Washington DC

What you need is simple: high quality candidates for your open roles. No mountains of resumes, no extraneous meetings, and no red tape. We get it – you just want to get back to doing what you do best.

 

At Contact 1, we seek to align with your business needs and only deliver the best candidates – the ones who fit your positions, culture, and mission. Watch this video to learn why partnering with us will save you time and money with your staffing needs.

 

Learn more about our Washington DC staffing services.

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Why partner with Contact 1

Your DC staffing experts

Located in the heart of DC, we specialize in staffing for the Washington DC metro area.

Save time and money

We manage the search, candidate screening, interviews, and reference checks so you can hire the right candidate quickly.

Experienced recruiters

Our team has more than 30 years of staffing experience and we know what it takes to find great candidates.

A trusted partner

We get to know your business and what you’re looking for to ensure we deliver the best candidates.

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Areas of expertise

We specialize in staffing for administrative support through mid-level management and we have successfully recruited for the following industries in the DC – Maryland – Virginia area:

 


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Non-profit

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Government Relations

 

Consulting

 

Education

 

Research

 

Technology


 

Legal

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International Development

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Accounting & Finance

 

Telecommunications

 

Real Estate & Property Management

 

Meet the Team

 

Get to know the Contact 1 recruiters supporting you in your search for staff.

  • Donna Burnett

    President

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  • Isabel Dorfman

    Director of Staffing & Recruiting

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  • Nazuki Andoh

    Operations Director

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    DC’s staffing blog

    Local staffing news, resources, and industry insights from the Contact 1 team.

  • Veteran Secures Ideal Executive Assistant Role via Contact 1

    04.15.2025 | Case Study

    “Contact 1 is the only contact you’ll have to make.” — Jessica A., Executive Assistant At a Glance Candidate:        Jessica Anderson Role:                   Executive Assistant to Senior Pastor Client:                Foundry United Methodist Church Time in Role:    1+ year Background:     Military veteran with federal service experience The Challenge After 12.5 years in the Air Force […]

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  • How to Tackle a Tough Job Market as a New Grad

    03.19.2025 | Career Advice

    The transition from campus life to your career isn’t just a change of scenery—it’s a profound shift in identity. Right now, graduates face a 7.4% unemployment rate (up from 5.3% last year). Your job search might feel less like an exciting new chapter and more like scaling a mountain without climbing gear. We understand that […]

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  • Faith, Culture and the Right Fit: Foundry UMC’s Staffing Journey with Contact 1

    03.04.2025 | Case Study, Hiring

    Mission-driven organizations like Foundry UMC understand a fundamental truth: their impact depends on having the right people in place. With multiple divisions serving diverse community needs, they couldn’t afford to compromise on talent—or waste precious time on lengthy hiring processes. They needed more than just qualified candidates; they needed people who would amplify their purpose. […]

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