2024-2025, Governmental Relations, Student Associate in Washington D.C.

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary:

FIU in Washington, DC is currently seeking a graduate hospitality and tourism student to join our team in the nation's capital
If you have experience in event planning, catering logistics, and hospitality and seek to create engaging, warm and educational environments for guests, while looking for hands-on, in-depth event experience to add to your resume, this position is designed for you

The Hospitality and Tourism Student Associate will assist in the planning, development, and execution of high-quality internal and external events in collaboration with the Community and Programming Manager The FIU in DC team is a fast-paced, and energetic team that produces multiple events a year, which may include, but are not limited to, student fly-ins, conferences, and networking events Overall, the student associate will contribute to creating a welcoming and warm environment as we are Miami's Embassy in the Nation's Capital

Duties to Include:

• Support the CP Manager to curate, develop and execute events
• Act as second-in-command during events
• Coordinate all event Food and Beverage (F&B) purchases, catering planning and lead communication with internal/external partners and support the tracking of payments
• Assist in maintaining event calendars, notes, and external partners follow-up processes
• Prepare event materials including vendor searches, printing tasks, name badges, giveaway bags, VIP gifts etc
• Ensure the office provides a welcoming and 'Miami' feel every day
• Assist in concierge tasks, ranging from greeting guests to restocking supplies, including the fridge
• Support the team in preparing room for various events, room layouts, and seating arrangements
• Engage and coordinate near-by hotels and establish a strong relationships
  

Federal Work Study

Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a graduate student in the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism college and two (2) years of experience in the field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Be a collaborative and creative team member with a focus on excellence and attention to detail with the guest experience in mind
• Must be detail-oriented, with effective organizational and project management skills
• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work well under pressure, and have solid problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Flexibility to work independently and as a team player
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Students enrolled at FIU with a minimum of six (6) credit hours as an Undergraduate or three (3) credit hours as a Graduate during the Fall and Spring semesters.
• During the Summer semesters, Students need only remain enrolled and are not required to take credit hours, but cannot have graduated.
• Upon decreasing credit hours or graduating, student employment must end.

Hours will vary based on class schedule and needs of the department.

$17.50/Hour

Criminal Background Check
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Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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