Event Assistant

Council on Foreign Relations

Location:

United States (Washington, DC)

Website:

www.cfr.org

Contact Information:

Human Resources

Phone:

202-509-8400

Email:

humanresources@cfr.org

Description:

Council on Foreign Relations Human Resources Office 1777F Street NW, Washington,DC 20006 FAX: (202) 509-8490 humanresources@cfr.org www.cfr.org

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Event Assistant

Location: Washington, D.C.

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 4,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.

The Council is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Event Assistant to support the Event Operations and Special Events team in the Washington office. The position is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like to learn the basics and is interested in a career in event planning. The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

• Working closely with the Events Management team to schedule all CFR events in Washington and assisting with the maintenance of CFR's electronic events calendar.
• Assisting in the logistics and staffing for meetings including working closely with event leads to ensure a successful event
• Providing administrative support to the Event Management team through assisting with inventory control, processing bills, ordering supplies, and responding to phone calls and emails.
• Overseeing the arrangements for and operations of audio visual needs and equipment for CFR's internal events and Special Events.
• Compiling event reports for the Special Events department and CFR events.
• Working most meetings and Special Events.
• Handling routine office functions such as maintaining the appearance of conference space and insuring proper operation of equipment.

Qualification:

• BA in a related field preferred.
• Related administrative and/ or internship experience, previous events experience a must.
• Strong interest in the events industry.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, late evenings and occasional weekends.
• Excellent communication skills and phone manner.
• Experience in handling multiple tasks and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively on a team, as well as independently.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and email, database experience preferred.

Qualified candidates should e-mail or fax a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department at the above address. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer.