Date Posted: 08/06/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 505303
Industry: Aerospace
Job Title: Catering & Conference Services Associate
Job Location: Arlington, VA, USA, 22202
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: Monday - Friday (every other Friday off) 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Part-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 12
Min Hourly Rate($): 20.71
Max Hourly Rate($): 20.71
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Customer Service, Event Planning, Hospitality
Experience Desired: Experience supporting conference rooms, meetings, or corporate events (1-2 yrs); Experience coordinating catering services (1-2 yrs); Strong inventory management experience (1-2 yrs); Customer facing experience supporting executives, clients and visitors (1-2 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
**Schedule: 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with every other Friday off under a 9/80 work schedule. Overtime opportunities may be available to support evening events and receptions.**
Required Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Qualifications
• 1-2 years of experience in hospitality, events, customer service, facilities support, or a related field
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to support event setup and hospitality services in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting conference rooms, meetings, or corporate events
• Experience coordinating catering services
• Experience managing supply inventories
• Experience working in customer-facing corporate environments
Job Summary
The Conference Support Specialist provides hospitality, catering, and meeting support services to ensure a professional and welcoming experience for employees, customers, and visitors. This role is responsible for conference room setup, catering coordination, beverage service, inventory management, and maintaining clean and organized event spaces. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and service-focused, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple events throughout the workday. This position plays a critical role in the successful execution of meetings, conferences, and special events.
Job Duties
• Catering Support
• Receive catering deliveries and transport them from the lobby to meeting locations
• Set up food and beverage service for meetings and working meals
• Coordinate and oversee catering setup for large events with 75+ attendees
• Assist with event breakdown and cleanup following meals and events
• Support breakfast, lunch, and occasional evening event functions
• Beverage Service
• Prepare and maintain coffee service in designated common areas
• Brew and replenish coffee as needed
• Set up hot water service for tea
• Prepare and replenish ice water stations
• Monitor beverage stations throughout events and meetings
• Conference Room Setup
• Set up conference rooms and meeting spaces to meet event specifications
• Arrange tables, chairs, lecterns, registration areas, and presentation spaces
• Configure modular meeting spaces for training sessions, conferences, and customer meetings
• Support events accommodating up to 200 attendees
• Inventory Management
• Monitor inventory levels for beverage and hospitality supplies
• Maintain accurate inventory records
• Notify appropriate personnel when supplies require replenishment
• Ensure supplies are organized and readily available
• Facility Support
• Maintain clean, organized kitchens, storage rooms, and meeting spaces
• Assist with room resets following meetings and events
• Ensure hospitality equipment and work areas remain presentable and professional
Communication
• Participate in daily planning and coordination meetings
• Communicate event setup requirements and changes effectively
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful event execution - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
It is a great pleasure being a part of the Rose International Team.
Toni, Consultant
Rose International maintained good communication during assignments and are very informative through email and phone calls.
Sade, Consultant
It was great working for Rose International. Everyone was extremely helpful.
Rosann, Consultant
Thanks for the opportunity. If in the future I ever need a job, I would like to work for Rose International.
David, Consultant
I am very happy with the Rose International, and the professionalism of the employees.
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