Specialist, Hospitality and Events

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end design and delivery of Forum convenings, including high-level meetings, partner engagements, and institutional events.
• Support the full event lifecycle, from concept development and planning through execution and post-event evaluation.
• Translate strategic objectives into impactful event formats that foster dialogue, collaboration, and outcomes.
• Partner closely with Global Programming Team, Centers, and government affairs teams to ensure alignment with institutional priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement by establishing best practices, standards, and playbooks for event execution.

Key Interactions

• Interaction with internal staff, external participants, and suppliers and building staff.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in hotel management, hospitality, travel/tourism or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in event management, hospitality, operations, or related fields.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, high-level events and stakeholder engagements.
• Experience working in international, matrixed organizations with cross-functional collaboration.
• Advanced proficiency in systems and software, such as Microsoft Office/Excel, CRM’s, procurement tools, and driving efficiencies accordingly.