Banquet Coordinator - Conferencing Office

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Banquet Coordinator to assist with conference room configurations and provide food and beverage services at conferences, dinners, and special events.

This position requires interacting with guests and CSIS staff in a positive, friendly, and efficient manner, delivering exceptional guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have strong teamwork, reliability, and the ability to adapt to dynamic event schedules while

Qualifications

• Two years of banquet/coordinator experience required.
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conference room configurations (stages, chairs, tables, translation booths).
• Accept, prepare and arrange food orders from outside caterers.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen supplies.
• Set up rooms for events and meetings.
• Breakdown service after events and stow away equipment.
• Support with special tasks, presentations, projects, and reports.
• Perform other conferencing duties as assigned.
• Work 40 hours per week in person at CSIS headquarters.

Job description

Washington, D.C.

Job Summary

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non‑profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 that provides strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. CSIS employs some 275 people, including over 120 analysts who address the changing dynamics of international security worldwide.

The Banquet Coordinator will assist with conference room reconfigurations and provide food and drink services at conferences, dinners, and special events. This position requires interacting 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
• Sets 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
• 40 hrs 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 non‑verbal 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.