Job description
Overview:
IST is a rapidly growing business process outsourcing (BPO) company and the largest American privately-owned facilities management company. Founded in 1997, the company is a two-time recipient of the Human Resources Professional Excellence Award granted by the Society for Human Resource Management. The Conference Services Associate is responsible for the execution of all internal events, primarily those requiring food and beverage service. The Conference Services Associates main responsibility is setting up and breaking down all events with the highest degree of professionalism and in accordance with high industry standards. Duties will also include ensuring that all food service facilities such as kitchens and meeting rooms are properly maintained and stocked.
Hours: Monday through Friday 11AM to 7PM (with flexibility to work extended mornings or evenings to support events)
Location: Washington, DC
Note: This position requires that the employee be fully vaccinated to be on-site. While IST as a company does not mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for our employees, this particular position is at a client site location that does mandate that you be vaccinated to be on site. Would you be willing and able to provide a vaccination card to show that, if you are vaccinated? If you’re not, we can consider you for other openings we may have that do not require vaccinations to work onsite. Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
IST Management provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable law in both the application and employment stages. If you require any accommodation in completing your application for employment, please let us know by informing our Talent Acquisition team. Contact information here: https://www.istmanagement.com/talent-acquisition-team
Please respect individuals reaching out for accommodations by utilizing the contact information only for this purpose. You will receive correspondence directly from your local IST Management hiring team regarding your application submission and status after submission.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
IST as a company does not mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for our employees, this particular position is at a client site location that does mandate that you be vaccinated to be on site. Subject to applicable law, are you willing and able to provide a vaccination card to show that you have been vaccinated? If you’re not, we can consider you for other openings we may have that do not require vaccinations to work onsite.
Conference Services Associate - Full Time - Washington, DC
IST is a rapidly growing business process outsourcing (BPO) company and the largest American privately-owned facilities management company. Founded in 1997, the company is a two-time recipient of the Human Resources Professional Excellence Award granted by the Society for Human Resource Management. The Conference Services Associate is responsible for the execution of all internal events, primarily those requiring food and beverage service. The Conference Services Associates main responsibility is setting up and breaking down all events with the highest degree of professionalism and in accordance with high industry standards. Duties will also include ensuring that all food service facilities such as kitchens and meeting rooms are properly maintained and stocked.
Hours: Monday through Friday 11AM to 7PM (with flexibility to work extended mornings or evenings to support events)
Location: Washington, DC
Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Paid Time Off, and Bonus Incentives
Compensation: While the compensation for this position is finally dependent upon the candidate’s experience/qualifications, the compensation for this position will be between $20 to $23 per hour.
Note: This position requires that the employee be fully vaccinated to be on-site. While IST as a company does not mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for our employees, this particular position is at a client site location that does mandate that you be vaccinated to be on site. Would you be willing and able to provide a vaccination card to show that, if you are vaccinated? If you’re not, we can consider you for other openings we may have that do not require vaccinations to work onsite.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Execute quality, timely conference room set-up and post-conference room support to meet function specifications of all internal events in coordination with the Events and Programming Team.
- Handle logistics of food and beverage service for internal events in accordance with high industry standards and internal policies and procedures.
- Occasional bartending and serving alcoholic beverages
- Assist Conference Services Manager and Associates by coordinating and communicating effectively on duties and responsibilities assigned.
- Coordinate deliveries and cleaning services with security, receptionists, and day porters.
- Maintain the proper inventories of stocked items and equipment in meeting rooms and catering kitchens.
- Must be willing to work overtime extended hours.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- College Degree is preferred
- TIPs Certified
- 2-3 years experience in a high volume catering/banquet facility or hospitality experience
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Keyboarding and windows environment PC skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to effectively work individually or in a team environment
- Competency in performing multiple functional tasks
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
- Capable of moving and lifting furniture and catering equipment up to 55 pounds
- Willingness to cross-train for other job functions
IST Management provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable law in both the application and employment stages. If you require any accommodation in completing your application for employment, please let us know by informing our Talent Acquisition team. Contact information here: https://www.istmanagement.com/talent-acquisition-team
Please respect individuals reaching out for accommodations by utilizing the contact information only for this purpose. You will receive correspondence directly from your local IST Management hiring team regarding your application submission and status after submission.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
IST as a company does not mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for our employees, this particular position is at a client site location that does mandate that you be vaccinated to be on site. Subject to applicable law, are you willing and able to provide a vaccination card to show that you have been vaccinated? If you’re not, we can consider you for other openings we may have that do not require vaccinations to work onsite.
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