Address
Form of work
SalaryPosted
01-Feb-2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Administrative, Building Management, Communications/Public Relations, Customer Service, Executive Management, Facilities Management, Legal, People/Human Resources, Project Management, Property Management, Sales & Leasing, Sales Support, Workplace Strategy
Location(s)
Boston - Massachusetts - United States of America, South Boston - Massachusetts - United States of America
About the role
This position will be leading all aspects of meeting planning activities such as scheduling, providing room set configuration options, audio visual or décor options, or list of recommended food and beverage vendors.
What you’ll do
- Duties include but are not limited to moving, setting up, and striking furniture, decor, removable walls, and event equipment, greeting guests, providing wayfinding support for attendees, and preparing, refreshing, and clearing food and beverage stations.
- Takes direction from senior Meeting & Events team members to meet the need the needs of partners, clients, and vendors. Relays potential issues/concerns to management as appropriate.
- Assists with logistics, coordination, and day-of execution of meetings, conferences, and events. Builds a hospitable environment for attendees, event owners, and vendors.
- Performs daily meeting and conference room turnover and/or midday room refresh, reconfigurations, and evening resets for indoor and outdoor spaces.
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
- Diploma or GED required with 1 - 2 years of related work experience.
- Prior event coordination, customer service or other hospitality experience preferred.
- Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Comfortable meeting and engaging with new people.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to work flexible work schedules based on business need.
- May need to be physically able to lift and move 30-40 boxes and operate a two-wheel dolly.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- G Suite experience preferred.
Why CBRE?
CBRE prides itself on its RISE values of Respect, integrity, Service and Excellence. CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Meeting & Event Coordinator position is $55,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Meeting & Event Coordinator position is $60,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, q
ualifications,
and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us 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.
Host
Host is a service line of CBRE, the world's largest commercial real estate organization. Our mission is to increase individual well-being, personal productivity and organizational effectiveness through people-led, technology-enabled services. Put simply: our goal is to help people work smarter and delight in doing it.
Our experience offering connects employees to their environments - via technology, amenities, and communities that matter the most. Host’s scalable product suite includes concierge-quality services provided by talented CBRE “hosts”; world-class customer service training and certification; and a powerful, enterprise-grade technology platform.
The platform, which can be tailored to specific client requirements, features a robust mobile experience that allows users to navigate the workplace, schedule meetings with colleagues, reserve workspaces, use food and beverage services, and access building and concierge services.
