On-Site Conference Event Coordinator — Banquets & Catering

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc. seeks a Banquet Coordinator to support conference room configurations and provide food and drink services at CSIS events.

This on-site role interacts with guests and staff in a positive, efficient manner at CSIS headquarters in Washington, DC. Responsibilities include coordinating with outside caterers, setting up rooms, maintaining room inventory, and ensuring smooth service during conferences, dinners, and special events.

Qualifications

• Two years of waitstaff, banquet, or similar event service experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred, both verbal and nonverbal.
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to a dynamic event environment.

Responsibilities

• Flexible and fully on-site schedule required.
• Respond to general inquiries regarding events at CSIS.
• Assist the Director and Deputy Director of Conferencing & Building Operations.
• Accept, prepare and arrange food orders from outside caterers.
• Maintain running inventory for kitchen supplies and restock beverages.
• Set up rooms for events and meetings (stages, chairs, translation booths, tables).
• Complete cleaning tasks and breakdown service after events.
• Accept and return conference equipment and ensure proper stowage at day end.
• Assist with special tasks, presentations, projects, and reports.
• Perform other conferencing duties as assigned.
• Work 40 hours per week in person at the CSIS headquarters in Washington, DC.

Skills

English

Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc. seeks a Banquet Coordinator to support conference room configurations and provide food and drink services at CSIS events.

This on-site role interacts with guests and staff in a positive, efficient manner at CSIS headquarters in Washington, DC. Responsibilities include coordinating with outside caterers, setting up rooms, maintaining room inventory, and ensuring smooth service during conferences, dinners, and special events.