Onsite Events Coordinator - Historic Venues

Meridian International Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian International Center in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced events operations professional to oversee on-site event setup, logistics, and F&B coordination. The role requires hands-on leadership during events and collaboration with housekeeping, security, and maintenance.

The position is full-time with a variable schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends; residency within MD, DC, or VA is required, and some remote work may be possible as announced.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience with a high-level hotel or catering company as a server, houseman or Captain.
• Experience in non-profits, event centers, and/or historic buildings a plus.
• Some experience with Audio/Visual equipment is highly desired.
• Work well with staff teams, from sales to operations.
• Or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Front and back of house event support duties including but not limited to the setup and breakdown of furniture, equipment, and AV; banquet F&B support, and coordination / communications with staff and vendors
• When assigned will set up all food and beverage breaks, meals and drop-offs within the buildings. Monitor buffets to make sure all items are full and presentable
• Quality control, including reviewing event setups for accuracy and identifying needed maintenance and housekeeping
• Oversight, in collaboration with Maintenance team, of general safety/security, including but not limited to securing of doors, gates and windows; may provide some limited event security and reception services as needed
• Responsible for restocking all pantry supplies for both houses on a weekly basis. Alter Banquet Captain to any/all shortages
• Responsible for completing all organizational administrative responsibilities in a timely manner and meeting all organizational administrative deadlines (inventories)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Initiative

Professional demeanor

Team leadership

Inter-cultural communication

Adaptability

Situational awareness

Tools

Audio/Visual equipment

Job description

Meridian International Center in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced events operations professional to oversee on-site event setup, logistics, and F&B coordination. The role requires hands-on leadership during events and collaboration with housekeeping, security, and maintenance.

The position is full-time with a variable schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends; residency within MD, DC, or VA is required, and some remote work may be possible as announced.