Add job to your application bundle

Job added to your application bundle

Apply Now

Apply Now

    Original Submissions:

    Removing these jobs from your application bundle will withdraw your application from consideration towards this position.

      New Submissions:

        By visiting our website, you agree to our Online Privacy Statement and our Terms of Use, which include a class action waiver and an arbitration provision. Clicking “Accept All” means you consent to our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies, such as analytics cookies provided by third-party companies, which help us understand how our website is used. Clicking “Decline All” means you prevent us from using non-essential cookies or other similar tracking technologies on our website; however, we will continue to use essential cookies for the core functions of our website, including security.

        Administrative Associate (6-Month LTA) - Midtown

        Administration
        New York

        The D. E. Shaw group seeks a proactive and detail-oriented food services associate to join its Administration team supporting an entity located in New York (Midtown) for a six-month assignment. The Administration team plays a key part in delivering seamless execution of food services and event logistics. This position offers the opportunity to provide hands-on administrative support in a collaborative and engaging environment, with exposure to a variety of administrative and event-related responsibilities. A high performer in this role may have the opportunity to be considered for full-time employment at the firm.

        What you’ll do day-to-day

        • Support the planning and execution of onsite and occasional offsite events, including assembling and distributing events-related materials, preparing menus for approval, placing and tracking catering orders, and coordinating with vendors.
        • Set up and break down conference rooms for events, communicating with staff about food service, and ensuring spaces are prepped and ready for subsequent meetings.
        • Provide backup coverage at reception and assist with ad-hoc facilities tasks when needed.
        • Maintain accurate records of orders and receipts, collaborate with the events manager, and occasionally travel offsite for events or venue visits.
        • Provide occasional support for events outside standard hours, including nearby travel to other firm offices or events venues. 

        Who we’re looking for

        • At least one to three years of relevant experience in corporate administrative support including events management, catering, or hospitality; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
        • Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent client service and a willingness to take on tasks of varying scope.
        • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to execute tasks efficiently and reliably.
        • Ability to exercise discretion and handle confidential information with care.

        The D. E. Shaw group is an equal opportunity employer.

        The applicable annual base salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background.

        European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), California, Hong Kong, Singapore, or Shanghai candidates should refer to the corresponding linked privacy notice.

        The D. E. Shaw group may collect, use, hold, transfer, and process candidates’ resumes and associated information (including personal information contained therein) for purposes reasonably related to their application, including without limitation: review and management of employment applications and supporting materials; administration and management of offers to and communication with candidates; and administration, management, and improvement of the recruiting operations of the D. E. Shaw group; and/or where reasonably required in connection with a proposed sale, spin-out, reorganization, or outsourcing of all or some of the business of the D. E. Shaw group. The D. E. Shaw group will not use such information for purposes unrelated to the foregoing, such as direct marketing of third-party products to candidates, without candidate consent. As used herein, the term “personal information” is meant to broadly describe information identifying or relating to a specific individual; it is intended to encompass “personal data,” “sensitive personal data,” and “personally identifiable information” and similar terms, as those terms are defined by law in the jurisdictions in which the D. E. Shaw group operates.

        The D. E. Shaw group may transfer such personal information within and outside the country and jurisdiction of the locations where the D. E. Shaw group maintains offices, to other D. E. Shaw group affiliates, to government and regulatory authorities, and to third parties which provide or may provide support and/or services to the D. E. Shaw group and for the purposes set forth above. The persons who may have access to this personal information are other employees of the D. E. Shaw group, in connection with the performance of their duties of employment, and the other parties listed above, in connection with the business of the D. E. Shaw group. (Of course, candidates will be considered for employment opportunities only in those countries in which they express interest.)

        The D. E. Shaw group will use reasonable care to maintain the confidentiality of personal information (including appropriate technical measures against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, such information) and will retain such data as required by applicable law or regulation. Candidates have the right to request access to, and correction of, their personal information in accordance with applicable law; any such request should be submitted to recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com. Candidates who have submitted a resume to the D. E. Shaw group and do not wish to proceed with their applications should email cvwithdraw@deshaw.com. Personal information of candidates who have been the subject of background checks may have been transferred in accordance with applicable regulations, and any concerns with such transfers should be submitted to backgroundcheck-inquiries@deshaw.com.

        The D. E. Shaw group may retain candidates’ information for prospective recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates for employment opportunities and for organizing events with prospective candidates, in accordance with our internal data retention procedures. Candidates who do not agree to such future use should email recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com.