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Hospitality and Events Assistant

  • Location: New York
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #240

Hospitality and Events Assistant

LOCATION: New York, NY – Midtown Manhattan

COMPENSATION: Base salary up to $65,000 plus Bonus, Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, generous vacation and sick/personal days, paid holidays, 401K, and more!

SUMMARY: The Hospitality Assistant will serve as the first point of contact for clients; greet and direct visitors; schedule meetings and plan events for both off and on-site, answer calls; and provide administrative support as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Schedule meetings, including booking conference rooms and circulating special requests to catering, Information Technology, facilities and office services staff
  • Coordinate arrangements with Food Services, Facilities, and other departments to ensure requests are addressed smoothly
  • Handle communication with internal and external customers, vendors via email, over the phone and in-person 
  • Assist with planning and execution and oversight of events on and off-site
  • Perform conference room checks to ensure reservation requests are met prior to scheduled meetings
  • Use Microsoft Outlook to send and receive e-mail correspondence
  • Book car service for attorneys, clients and staff as needed
  • Assist with developing and maintaining relationships and databases for service providers, i.e. hotels, venues, restaurants, florists, etc

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 1+ years of hospitality and/or event production experience
  • Bachelor's Degree required 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint and Webex
  • Strong customer service skills 
  • Ability to communicate effectively; read, interpret and follow instructions
  • Flexibility to adjust hours to meet operating needs
  • Thrives in busy environment and works well under pressure
  • Flexibility to travel domestically as needed
  • Willingness to work overtime when necessary

TO APPLY: If your experience meets the requirements of this position, please submit your resume