What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conference Services Assistant position at Science History Institute?
The Science History Institute has several openings for part-time Conference Services Assistants. We are looking for dedicated, high-energy candidates who have catering, hospitality, or event services experience. The Conference Services Assistant is a hands-on, frontline person responsible for providing a high-quality experience for our clients attending events at our state-of-the art facility. Duties include room sets, food service and display, and clean-up and break-down of events. This position requires a flexible schedule, as we host events during the business day, as well as evenings, weekends, and holidays.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Minimum of two years of hospitality or other customer service-related experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be detailed oriented and be able to successfully follow directions
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, while maintaining a strong professional presence
- Must possess high level of customer service and excellent communication skills
- Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds
- Flexible schedule is required
To be considered for this position, please send resume and contact information for three professional references by clicking the "APPLY" button.
**The starting hourly rate is $16. Salary offer may be higher based on candidate’s experience. **
The Science History Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Science History Institute is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups such as women, racioethnic minorities, LGBTQ , and people with disabilities to apply.
About the Science History Institute
Founded in 1982, the Science History Institute collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the lesser-known and sometimes overlooked stories from the history of science and technology. And we don’t just mean discoveries made in laboratories. We dive deep into the history of scientific successes and failures, with a focus on expanding knowledge and broadening our understanding of how science and society intersect. We tell the stories behind the science. Visit the Institute’s museum and library, listen to our podcasts, read our magazine and blog, attend our programs, and browse our digital collections. It’s all free so you can be free to discover the science in your life. Learn more at sciencehistory.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Salary : $16
