# Administrative Associate (6-Month LTA) - Midtown

[D. E. Shaw](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/d-e-shaw.md) · New York · United States · [Administrative / Others](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/administrative-others.md)

D. E. Shaw is hiring a Administrative Associate (6-Month LTA) - Midtown in New York. Posted 2026-04-15; applications close 2026-07-07.

**Apply**: https://www.deshaw.com/careers/administrative-associate-6-month-lta-midtown-5874

Posted 1mo ago.

## Role details

## Administrative Associate (6-Month LTA) - Midtown

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, communicate with staff about food service, and ensure 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.

## Applying to this role

This Administrative Associate (6-Month LTA) - Midtown role at D. E. Shaw runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications.

[Tailor this application](https://www.jorb.ai/signup?ref=job-atom&firm=d-e-shaw&job=69df5187957397fb1f9238a9)

## More open roles at D. E. Shaw

- [Compliance Analyst](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/694e4d9664f8d48c0d6a6504.md) – New York, posted 5mo ago
- [Strategy and Business Development Intern (New York) - Summer 2027](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/695fa0d26cfb8666adc27b0e.md) – New York, posted 4mo ago
- [AI Specialist – Human Capital](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/69b8f73b46ec7b5b478679c8.md) – New York, posted 2mo ago
- [Investor Relations Intern (London) - Summer 2027](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a1d8c785934adb8262c10bc.md) – London, posted 5d ago
- [Systems Administrator Industry Placement Year (London)](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a1d8c785934adb8262c10be.md) – London, posted 5d ago

## Other open Administrative / Others roles

- [Tax - Business Tax Services - Admin Assistant - Hong Kong](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/69d54a93839f48a6c5c27115.md) at [EY](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/ey.md) – Hong Kong, posted 1mo ago
- [Warehouse Assistant](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/69b8c610ae5837b4ddea9b50.md) at [Ninja Van](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/ninja-van.md) – Singapore, posted 2mo ago
- [Administrative Office (Tax Support), Enterprise Support Services](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/69e0be6ba5447636d4d91e8c.md) at [EY](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/ey.md) – Singapore, posted 1mo ago
- [GM-Admin- 6 month FTC](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a1947688b2eb0ca452140d0.md) at [Nomura](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/nomura.md) – Singapore, posted 8d ago
- [Freelance/Contractor/Last Mile Delivery Driver](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a15bd887ab1da2c1b41e308.md) at [Ninja Van](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/ninja-van.md) – Singapore, posted 11d ago

---

Updated: 2026-06-07
Canonical: https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/69df5187957397fb1f9238a9