Events Coordinator - (On-Site)

Company: CBRE
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Events Coordinator - (On-Site)

Job ID

187848

Posted

18-Oct-2024

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Communications/Public Relations, Customer Service, Facilities Management

Location(s)

Boston - Massachusetts - United States of America

About the Role

As a CBRE Events Coordinator, you will lead the coordination and execution of small to medium meetings, conferences, and events, and assist in the execution of larger events.

This job is part of the Events job function. They are responsible for the creation, management, and execution of events for internal and external clients.

What You'll Do

Plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of events, ensuring all logistical details are managed efficiently and effectively to deliver successful and memorable experiences.

Primary point of contact for smaller meetings and events. Provide support for larger and more sophisticated 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.

Build 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. Raise potential issues and concerns as appropriate.

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

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

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.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mentality
• Active Driver's License required.
  
  Why CBRE?
  
  • When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills s of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!
    
    Disclaimers
    
    • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
      
      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.
      
      CBRE GWS
      
      CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
      
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