Seamen’s Society for Children and Families

Location: Grand Colony Hall at 460 Brielle Ave, SI, NY 10314 Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Reports To: Venue Owner/General Manager Position Overview: We are seeking a highly professional, well-dressed, and experienced Banquet Manager to oversee the successful planning, execution, and supervision of events at our venue. The Banquet Manager will serve as the face of the facility, meeting with clients during the week to sell and book events, and managing all aspects of event operations during functions. This role requires excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a strong eye for detail to ensure a seamless guest experience. Key Responsibilities: Client Relations & Sales: Meet with prospective clients to present and sell the hall for weddings, parties, corporate functions, and other events. Conduct tours of the venue, answer client questions, and prepare contracts as needed. Maintain strong professional relationships with clients, ensuring all needs and expectations are clearly communicated and met. Event Management: Act as the head banquet manager during events, overseeing the flow of service from start to finish. Ensure that the timing and scheduling of each event goes as planned, including food service, entertainment, and program transitions. Supervise food and beverage stations, ensuring cleanliness, efficiency, and guest satisfaction. Monitor staff performance, making sure team members stay focused, follow rules, and deliver excellent customer service. Ensure bathrooms and all public areas remain clean and well-maintained throughout the event. Staff Leadership & Scheduling: Train, schedule, and supervise banquet staff for all events. Oversee staff setup and breakdown of events, ensuring timeliness and accuracy according to client specifications. Provide clear instructions and delegate responsibilities to staff during events. Enforce company policies and building rules for both staff and guests. Operations & Compliance: Ensure all safety, sanitation, and health regulations are followed at all times. Handle any issues or conflicts with professionalism, resolving them quickly to maintain a positive guest experience. Maintain accurate post-event reports, including staffing, timing, and client feedback. Qualifications: 2–3 years of proven experience as a Banquet Manager, Event Manager, or similar supervisory role in hospitality/events. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and organizational abilities. Professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask under pressure. Knowledge of food and beverage service standards, banquet setup, and event operations. Requirements: Minimum of 2–3 years of event management/banquet experience. Must provide 2 professional references. Ability to stand and move for long periods during events. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (moving chairs, tables, equipment as needed). Reliable transportation and punctuality are a must. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary (based on experience). Growth potential within the company

Location: 250 West 18th Street Summary: This position is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the service delivery of the internship piece under the Learning to Work contract. Delivery of contractual services such as facilitating seminars; preparation of lessons and materials, development of worksites and partnerships, and data keeping, to strengthen participants exposure to job readiness and career exploration. This position will serve as liaison between internship sites, the program and students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Develop and maintain internship partners Conduct internship sites visits once a month. Maintain contact with worksites once a week via telephone or email Create and update internship site list and contact information. Monitor worksites to ensure interns are having positive, safe, and age-appropriate work experiences. Place 90 students in subsidized internships during the academic year Assist students to complete applications and any necessary paperwork for internship placement. Monitor students’ performance and completion of evaluation. Assist students with completion and submission of timesheets. Log interns’ work hours on digital workforce platform. Create and maintain all interns’ files. Interns at placement Create and maintain a working-alliance with all interns. Conduct site visits to monitor interns’ work performance and check-in with supervisors. Track students' academic progress using report cards and attendance reports. Monitor attendance patterns and provide outreach to students via phone calls/meetings; conferences with student’s advocate counselor and guidance counselor as needed. Responsible of inputting all internship related services in tracker: worksite information, job descriptions, intern number of hours work, and seminar attendance. Facilitate LTW Weekly Seminar Create curriculum/lesson for seminar on topics of Work Readiness, Financial Literacy, and Career Exploration. Track interns' attendance in seminar. Assist students with non-paid community service opportunities throughout the academic year; assist with any paperwork required; track students volunteering and hours completed. Provide job shadowing placements to students not participating in subsidized internships. Build partnerships with local companies to plan industry visits. Prepares community service letters upon completion. Assist in the process of outreach, recruitment and admission Assist in the admissions process (open houses, orientation, etc.) Graduate Students Aid graduating students with search for employment after graduation. Assist in resume & cover letters writing. Qualifications: Education and/or experience required: Bachelor's degree in related field required. Prior experience in the social service field. At least 2 years of experience working in the field of youth development. Proficient in Microsoft, Word and Excel. Pay: $30.00 Hourly Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Days and hours are generally Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. This is a full-time position will require evening and occasional Saturday hours to monitor after school and summer programs and attend special events. Skills and Competencies required: Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills. Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Bilingual, English and Spanish/Arabic/French/Chinese preferred. Commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities Community Services. Demonstrate leadership ability.