**Description:** ***This is a temporary position that will last from March to August 2026.*** Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Events team at Grand Hyatt Washington located in downtown Washington, D.C. Not only will you be part of a great team, you will also be part of a company that is one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, for several years running! Grand Hyatt Washington hosts large volume conventions and also caters to leisure travelers. The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is to plan all details of the events that derive from sales bookings and ensure their smooth execution. This position is one of our internal meeting planners and acts as the liaison between the group's meeting planner and the hotel staff. Responsibilities include: administering the sales agreement, detailing all food, beverage and A/V needs, managing room blocks and pick up, billing instructions and final review. This person will work with larger groups likely with 400 attendees. The hourly rate for this position is $32.00 to $45.00 per hour commensurate with experience. Benefits available with this position include: + 401k + Retirement Savings Plan (if applicable) Additional perks include: + Discounted and friends & family room rates immediately + Free meal during the workday + Employee Stock Purchase Plan (if applicable) + Discounts at various retailers + Growth potential locally and throughout the country All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. **Qualifications:** + A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment + Refined verbal and written communication skills + Must be proficient in general computer knowledge + Ability to work within a team or independently + Extremely detail oriented and organized + Previous Hyatt experience in this role **Primary Location:** US-DC-Washington **Organization:** Grand Hyatt Washington **Pay Basis:** Hourly **Job Level:** On-call/Casual **Job:** Catering/Event Planning **Req ID:** WAS007875 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.