Job Description

Events Coordinator - New York City, NY

Job ID

192353

Posted

08-Nov-2024

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Customer Service, Facilities Management, Workplace Strategy

Location(s)

Manhattan - New York - United States of America, New York City - New York - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Events Coordinator, you will assist with the coordination and execution of small to medium meetings, conferences, and events. This job is part of the Events job function. They are responsible for the creation, management, and execution of marketing events for internal and external clients.

What You'll Do:

• Primary point of contact for smaller meetings and events. Provide support for larger and more complex meetings and events as needed.

• Work with clients, vendors, and team members to coordinate guest services. This includes arrival experience, transportation, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing, and event security.

• Create a hospitable environment for attendees, event owners, and vendors on the day of the event.

• Assist with conference room turnover and midday room refresh. Reconfigure rooms for evening indoor and outdoor spaces. Take direction from senior team members.

• Respond to event activities such as gathering event supplies, equipment needs, food & beverage services, facility security, etc.

• Conduct room set up, refresh, and removal of food, beverage, and service items. Maintain outlines of small space configurations, decor possibilities, and event-related event items.

• Complete room checks and ensure technical and visual spaces are functional. Troubleshoot audio and technical issues.

• Manage a small inventory of event supplies.

• Coordinate master meeting and events calendar for small to medium-sized event spaces. Communicate events schedule with team and service providers.

• Assist with post-event reporting and reconciliation. Escalate potential issues and concerns as appropriate.

• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.

• Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.

• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job-related experience.

• Fulfill the physical requirements associated with this role. This includes stooping, standing, walking, and climbing stairs. Must be able to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.

• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

What You'll Need

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

• HS Diploma or GED required.

• No work experience is required but 1 to 2 years of prior work experience in event coordination, retail, restaurant, customer service or other hospitality experience preferred.

• Open to flexible schedules.

• An organized individual with the ability to complete multiple objectives in a timely manner.

• Apply a high level of attention to detail as well as strong verbal and written skills.

• Comfortable meeting and engaging with new people with a warm demeanor, being able to assess circumstances, empathize and offer help.

• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, and memos and ask clarifying questions. Desire to present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.

• Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.

• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, OneNote, Outlook, etc. Desire to learn new technologies and digital tools; such as Apps, databases, financial management, work order management, social networking, cloud technologies, handheld mobile technologies and applications, and communications.

• Ability to work requiring significant walking or through other means of mobility. This includes standing in position for extended periods, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and/or pulling and frequently lifting up to 50 lbs

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Events Coordinator position is $52,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Events Coordinator position is $62,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

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