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The National Conference Center and all its employees are committed to extraordinary hospitality, great service and personal growth. When you join The National, you’ll become a part of a dedicated team, experience a familial workplace culture and enjoy a competitive benefits package.
Current Job Openings
The following is a list of the current positions open at The National Conference Center. Please read each carefully and apply only to the position(s) that best suit your skill set. If you have questions about a position, please email Helen Kendall at hkendall@conferencecenter.com for more information.
The National Conference Center is currently hiring an Assistant Front Desk Manager. Under the direction of the Front Desk Manager and Director of Operations, the Assistant Front Desk Mgr. is responsible for the work that is carried out by the Front Desk, Operator, Reservations and Bell staff. They would coordinate front office guest services at the conference center so each staff member and guest experiences a positive impression of the facility.
The National is currently seeking an Executive Sous Chef preferably with high end hotel buffet, catering and restaurant experience. The ideal candidate will be a proactive individual with strong leadership for the culinary team and be creative and passionate about providing a memorable food experience for our guests. Creativity, the ability to develop menus and the skills to deliver superlative cuisine are required. A leader with great organizational and management skills and an eye for the details will set the right candidate up for success.
The National is currently seeking a Human Resource Manager. This position is responsible for providing all general support of HR functions to the unit in Directors absence. They will provide leadership and support to managers and employees throughout the organization and will assist in identifying best practices and organizational efficiencies, as well as coach and train line managers to properly apply human resource policies and programs within the property. They would have responsibilities to include managing, processing and implementation of the following but not limited to benefits, employee incentives, retention, turnover, recruitment, safety, training and development. This position must be able to create, plan and manage creative HR strategies, and have knowledge of EEO laws and general HR policies.
The National is currently seeking a Warehouse/Maintenance Worker. This position is primarily responsible for providing support to the Warehouse/Mailroom operation. They would locate and move materials from incoming shipments through storage and distribution of materials/mail throughout the campus. This position requires material handling with equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks and dollies. They would utilize computer tracking systems to receive and deliver packages. Other general tasks may also be assigned from within the Facilities Department as necessary such as general maintenance tasks including painting, light carpentry, changing light bulbs, or other tasks as needed.
The National is currently seeking a Line Server. This position is responsible for staffing any of the various stations in the cafeteria including setting up, serving, breaking down, and cleaning in accordance with The National’s standards and safety and sanitation policies.
The National is currently seeking a Operations Administrative Assistant. This position is responsible for the providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. They support manager and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. Responsible for proprietary and time sensitive material.
The National is currently seeking an accounting clerk. This position is responsible for general accounting tasks including general ledger entries (daily), invoice processing, purchase order reconciliation, daily deposits, process AR invoices, and other accounting related tasks.
The National is currently seeking a custodian. This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining classrooms, conference rooms, and other public areas in accordance with The National’s standards of safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
The National is currently seeking a housekeeper. This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the guestrooms and lounge areas to meet guest satisfaction.
The National is currently seeking a front desk clerk. This person would be responsible to welcome and accommodate guests and staff in an effective and courteous manner. They would directly participate in operating a traditional 24-hour, seven days a week, hotel-style front desk operation including answering external and internal telephone calls, and taking and delivering messages as needed. They would provide guest services at the conference center so each staff member and guest experiences a positive impression of the facility. The front desk clerk works in conjunction with all guest service employees, and deals with any conference center guests and employees who require or request hospitality services.
The National is currently seeking a steward/utility worker. This person would follow the direction of the stewarding and banquet manager in regards to the pulling of items needed to support the banquet department and ensures all items are return to proper storage cleaned and ready for use. They would follow the direction of the food and beverage management team to ensure kitchen appliances are kept on a cleaning schedule.
The National is currently seeking a HVAC Maintenance Engineer. The Maintenance Engineer is a skilled position providing craft-level services in one or more areas of mechanical maintenance such as the dismantling and repair of motors, engines, and other mechanical components for automotive, heating, ventilation, laundry, and air conditioning equipment.
The National is currently seeking a Catering Sales Manager who would be responsible for actively prospecting and booking special events & meetings for external customers within the local, social, and corporate markets. This person would be responsible for planning all logistics of the events. In addition, they would build strong client relationships, as repeat business is key to the success of this position. They will also achieve budgeted revenue goals.
The National is currently seeking a sales administrative assistant to provide administrative support to Sales and Business Development Managers.
The National is currently seeking an event staff worker. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to complete set up and break down of conference and banquet rooms, manage storage and inventory of conference service supplies and equipment in accordance with The National’s policies and procedures, and any other assigned duties.
The National is currently seeking a cook for The Black Olive. This person would be responsible for all food items prepped, cooked, and served in The Black Olive. They will need to maintain a sanitary kitchen, work station, and ensure that the kitchen is prepped adequately each night to guarantee a successful service.
The National Conference Center provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review:
(1) Our EEO policy
(2) The “ EEO is the Law ” poster and supplement
(3) The Pay Transparency Policy statement.
The National Conference Center grants reasonable accommodations to applicants with known disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship for the company. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources at (703) 724-6391.