Event Assistant

Edlavitch DCJCC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (EDCJCC) in Washington, DC is seeking a part-time, seasonal Event Assistant to support external events. You will serve as the lead point-person for clients, coordinate with vendors, and handle basic A/V and setup tasks, ensuring spaces meet specifications provided by the Event Manager.

This role requires hospitality or client services experience, strong communication, and availability for evenings and weekends, with standing/walking and light lifting of up to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or relevant work experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years hospitality or client services experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Keen attention to detail and organization skills.
• Available to support events on evenings and weekends.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the event point-person for assigned events.
• Ensure contracted services and equipment are confirmed.
• Assist with event set-ups and breakdowns per room layouts.
• Greet clients and escort them to event spaces.
• Run basic A/V (sound, lights, streaming, projections).
• Coordinate with clients and staff to ensure smooth events.
• Ensure adherence to venue rules during events.
• Work with Event Manager to meet space needs.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Client services

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Evenings/weekends availability

Authorized to work in the US

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Event Assistant

Temporary Washington, DC, US

Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (EDCJCC)

Job Posting

Position:Event Assistant

Status: Part-Time Seasonal

Reports to:Event Manager

Who we are:

Guided by Jewish values and heritage, The Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (EDCJCC) engages individuals and families through its cultural, recreational, educational, and social justice programs by welcoming people of all backgrounds to connect, learn, serve, and be entertained together in ways the reflect the unique role of the Center in the nation’s capital. Located at the corner of 16 th and Q Streets NW, the EDCJCC boasts a 65,000 square foot historic building offering diverse programs including theater, cinema, social, educational, recreational, professional meetings, and child and family events.

Who you are:

You are positive and thrive in an environment that challenges you to find flexible and creative solutions to support a wide variety of events. You are passionate about helping events, and the people planning them, succeed. You have excellent time management skills and can read and understand event logistics documents like timelines and floorplans. You are reliable and punctual with a proactive, solutions-first attitude towards work. You have some experience in hospitality or client services with an interest in event production and venue management, or a willingness to learn.

About the role:

The EDCJCC is seeking a Part-Time, Seasonal to serve as the lead point person for external event clients on evenings and weekends. The Event Assistant is responsible for ensuring the EDCJCC’s spaces and equipment are set per the specifications provided by the Event Manager and/or clients. The Event Assistant interfaces with clients, external vendors, and EDCJCC staff with warmth and impeccable professionalism. The Event Assistant works closely with theEvent Manager and the Facilities team.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES:

• Serve as the event point-person as assigned by the Event Manager.
• Ensure contracted services and equipment are confirmed and available.
• Assist with set-ups and breakdowns for events and ensure quality, timely completion by operations crew based on the room layout and setup forms created by the Event Manager.
• Greet clients and show them to their event space(s).
• Run basic A/V for events including sound, lights, streaming, and screen projections.
• Occasionally correspond with EDCJCC team members through Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• If required, act as an event coordinator by aiding in all communication with clients, agencies, and businesses throughout the event to facilitate a smooth experience.
• Ensure event clients follow the rules and regulations of the EDCJCC for the duration of their event.
• Coordinate with the Event Manager so that all needs are met for the use of spaces and rooms for all external events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or relevant work experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of two years (2) years of experience in hospitality or a client services-focused position.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Keen attention to detail and organization skills.
• Available to support events on evenings and weekends.
• Required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, lift 40 lbs., and assist in the set up and break down of events.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Part-time, seasonal; year-round; on-site.
• Competitive salary range $21-$23 per hour.