CONFERENCE CENTER PLANNER

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CONFERENCE CENTER PLANNER

Salary: $76000 - $80000 / year Rapport is a specialized division of FLIK Hospitality Group focused on all aspects of guest and employee services, meeting and event planning and conference center management. Distinct from recruitment agencies, we do not engage in temporary contracts. Our commitment is to foster long-term career development, allowing ambassadors to enjoy the comprehensive benefits of working directly with us. Rapport invests in all of its ambassadors, allowing them to attain their career aspirations. It starts with a warm welcome to our business, followed by an individual training and development program. You’ll be encouraged to become the very best you can be throughout your career here, and will be provided with the skills to step into your next big role. Becoming a Rapport ambassador means becoming part of a global community, collaborating with diverse talents, sharing ideas, and experiencing a workplace culture that extends beyond local boundaries. Your journey with us is more than just a job: it’s a meaningful career. Job Summary TheConferenceCenterPlanneris responsible for the full-service planning and execution of meetings in theConferenceCenter. This role interacts daily with VIP clients and executive leadership and is highly client-focused, requiring refined communication, a white-glove service approach, and exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills. All team members are expected to embrace and uphold the Hospitality Core Values of honesty, integrity, and responsibility. Key Job Duties: Deliver a high-touch, luxury hospitality client experience Serve as the single point of contact for all meeting planning and execution, including catering, audiovisual, setup, facilities, and materials Send daily meeting confirmations through the reservations system Identify and resolve room booking conflicts in collaboration with the reservations team Proactively schedule planning meetings, walkthroughs, and follow-ups with meeting hosts Coordinate audiovisual, food and beverage, room setups, signage, materials, and special requests Obtain proper approvals and billing information for event-related expenses Communicate effectively with internal departments throughout planning and execution Assist with bookings and document all requirements in the reservations system Create and distribute work orders Provide utilization andConferenceCenter reports upon request Produce accurate floor plans, event resumes, and BEOs Participate in planning, pre-conference, and post-conference meetings Troubleshoot guest and team requests Conduct room checks prior to meetings Maintain positive client and vendor relationships Demonstrate knowledge ofConferenceCenter SOPs Adapt to rapidly changing priorities Maintain flexible availability including evenings and weekends Luxury hospitality expertise and client-centric mindset Strong organization and multitasking skills Attention to detail and policy recall Positive and collaborative attitude Strategic, solution-oriented thinking Strong computer and reservations system proficiency Calm performance in fast-paced environments Dependable, ethical, and confidential Professional demeanor and accountability Qualifications: 2–4 years of event or meeting planning experience Knowledge of audiovisual and catering services Degree in Hospitality Management preferred Second-language proficiency is a plus Rapport is a specialized division of FLIK Hospitality Group and a member of Compass Group USA Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Rapport maintains a drug-free workplace. Associates in Rapport are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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