Workplace Events Experience Coordinator - Chicago, IL

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

Job Description:

Workplace Events Experience Coordinator - Chicago, IL

Job ID

186249

Posted

25-Sep-2024

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Administrative, Customer Service, Project Management, Workplace Strategy

Location(s)

Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Chicago Heights - Illinois - United States of America, East Chicago - Indiana - United States of America, North Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, West Chicago - Illinois - United States of America

About the Role:
As a CBRE Workplace Experience Coordinator, you'll be responsible for delivering a world-class customer service experience to employees and guests of a designated building.

This job is part of the Workplace Experience function. They are responsible for providing world-class customer service to the clients and visitors of a designated building.
What You'll Do:

• First point of contact for all those entering the facility. Greet them with a friendly and welcoming demeanor. Issue visitor and parking passes and follow security protocols.
• Make a memorable first impression by answering the telephone in a professional manner. Create presentations and speak to various-sized groups.
• Arrange and confirm recreational, dining, and business activities on behalf of the requestor.
• Manage janitorial or maintenance work orders as needed. Coordinate and execute workplace services including mail, office supply services, and onboarding.
• Acknowledge inquiries or complaints from employees, guests, and co-workers. Provide solutions in a professional customer service-driven manner.
• Organize and manage on-site events. This includes securing event space, set up and tear down of the room, and delivery of supplies.
• Follow property-specific security and emergency procedures. Notify appropriate parties to ensure the safety of all individuals in the building.
• Coordinate with vendors who supply services or goods to the workplace.
• Explain detailed and/or complicated information within the team. Follow specific directions as given by the manager.
• Impact through clearly defined duties, and methods and tasks are described in detail. Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion. What You'll Need:
  • High School Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job-related experience.
  • 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 or equivalent experience required.
    
    • A minimum of 3-4 years of front desk, concierge, customer service, or other hospitality experience.
    • Open and flexible work schedules.
    • 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.
    • Comfortable meeting and engaging with new people with a warm demeanor, being able to assess circumstances, empathize, and offer help.
    • Apply a high level of attention to detail as well as strong verbal and written skills.
    • 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 40 lbs.
      Why CBRE?
      
      A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity!
      
      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.
      
      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.
      
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