Banquet Coordinator - Conferencing Office

JOB SUMMARY

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 275 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

The Banquet Coordinator is expected to assist with conference room reconfigurations and provide food and drink services at conferences, dinners and special events at CSIS. This position is expected to interact with guests and CSIS staff in a positive, friendly and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Flexible and fully on-site schedule required

Responds to general inquiries regarding all aspects of events at CSIS

Provides support to the Director of Conferencing & Building Operations, and Deputy Director of Conferencing

Responsible for accepting, preparing and arranging food orders from outside catering companies

Maintains running inventory for kitchen supplies

Keeps beverages refreshed during meetings

Set up rooms (stages, chairs, translation booths, tables) for events and meetings

Completes cleaning tasks and breakdown service after events

Accepts and returns conference equipment and ensures it is properly stowed away at the end of the business day

Assists with any special tasks, presentations, projects, and reports

Performs a variety of other conferencing duties as assigned

40hrs per week in person at the CSIS headquarters in Washington, DC.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

At least two years of previous waitress, waiter or banquet coordinator experience required

Fluency in English and Spanish both verbal and nonverbal preferred

Ability to follow instructions and exercise sound judgement

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Must be able to positively adapt to a constantly changing environment

Ability to work in a team environment

Salary Range

$25.48 — $27 USD

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer.