Temporary Staffing

Your temporary and temp-to-hire job placement experts in Washington DC

Searching for candidates to fill a temporary position in your organization? Contact 1 is your DC temp staffing partner.

We specialize in placements with Washington DC based non-profits, international development firms, government contractors, law firms, and other professional service organizations. Providing temporary and temp-to-hire talent, Contact 1 has the high-quality candidates for your business needs.

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Temporary staffing with Contact 1

Expert sourcing

With our extensive candidate database and local DC connections we find you the best candidates.

6-Step evaluation

Our screening process ensures we only present candidates who are a great fit for your role.

Cost effective plans

Our 480 hour, no fee option is one of DC’s most affordable temp-to-hire plans, saving you money with every placement.

Meet the Team

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

Donna Burnett

President

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Travis Arey

Communications & Outreach Manager

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Isabel Dorfman

Director of Staffing & Recruiting

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DC’s staffing blog

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

Contact 1’s Year in Review (And 2025 Trends to Know)

01.21.2025 | Contact 1 News

With 2024 in the rearview, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the hiring trends, career advice, and personal stories that shaped the past year. At Contact 1, every placement means so much more to us than just filling a position. We’re passionate about building lasting relationships and helping both organizations and individuals reach their […]

Successful Career Change Stories: A Creative’s Journey to Federal Contract Work

12.17.2024 | Case Study

Making a career pivot takes courage, especially when your experience lies in a completely different industry. For Gary Martin, a former radio copywriter, the idea of transitioning into a contractor role supporting a federal agency seemed daunting at first. However, finding the right opportunity isn’t always about starting from scratch. For Gary—and many other Contact […]

Metropolitan Group and Contact 1: A Partnership Built on Trust and Results

12.11.2024 | Case Study

When you’re working to create positive change in the world, every minute counts. That’s what Andrea Leonard, Senior Director, HR and Operations, at Metropolitan Group, knows all too well. As a creative marketing agency and B Corp working with foundations, federal government agencies, and nonprofits, Metropolitan Group needed a staffing partner who could understand their […]

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