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.

  • Sofie Bitangcol

    Recruiter

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  • Donna Burnett

    President

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  • Isabel Dorfman

    Director of Staffing & Recruiting

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

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    Finding a candidate who checks every box on a job description can be difficult. But what happens when an otherwise strong applicant is missing a skill that could be taught? Employers may be overlooking promising talent by focusing too much on what candidates already know rather than what they’re capable of learning. The ability to […]

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  • Why Is Hiring Taking So Long in D.C.? A Closer Look at the Market and Hiring Processes

    10.20.2026 | Hiring

    Key Takeaways: Applicant volume has surged. Applications per posting more than doubled from 2021 to 2025, while hiring rates fell from 4.5% to 2.8%. Screening is the new bottleneck. AI tools make applying easier, which leaves employers with more candidates to evaluate before interviews begin. Internal delays stretch the timeline. Unclear role definitions, slow approvals, […]

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  • The Hidden Cost of a Bad Hire

    08.18.2026 | Candidate Recruitment, Hiring

    Imagine a candidate who brings the experience the employer needs, interviews well, and gives the team confidence that the role is in good hands. A few months later, the picture begins to change. The manager begins spending more time reviewing the employee’s work, projects move more slowly, and other team members are stepping in to […]

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