Event Assistant - Evening & Weekend (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (EDCJCC) in Washington, DC, seeks an Event Assistant for evenings and weekends in a part-time seasonal capacity. The role serves as the lead point person for external event clients, ensuring spaces and equipment meet specifications provided by the Event Manager and clients.

The successful candidate will interface with clients, vendors, and staff with professionalism, manage basic A/V needs, and collaborate with the Facilities team to ensure a smooth event

Qualifications

• Two years of hospitality or client services experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Available to work evenings and weekends.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or relevant work experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (EDCJCC) in Washington, DC, seeks an Event Assistant for evenings and weekends in a part-time seasonal capacity. The role serves as the lead point person for external event clients, ensuring spaces and equipment meet specifications provided by the Event Manager and clients.

The successful candidate will interface with clients, vendors, and staff with professionalism, manage basic A/V needs, and collaborate with the Facilities team to ensure a smooth event