Guest Services Coordinator

Guest Services CoordinatorCooley is seeking a Guest Services Coordinator to join the Facilities Team.Position summary: The Guest Services Coordinator is responsible for the conference center, food service functions and satellite kitchens. Coordinate schedules for internal meetings and functions with the Facilities Department. Work with various departments to coordinate special events inside and outside the office. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Position responsibilities:Coordinate special office events with various department team members to include all aspects of event planning: venue scheduling; catering; décor; staffing; entertainment; facilities and materialsSchedule conference rooms for events and maintain a complete record of sameEstablish relationships and coordinate with caterers, obtaining competitive bids and best pricing, meeting budget requirements, for both in house and outside meetingsSet up registration tables and food tables for client meetings and eventsReview catering invoices for accuracy before forwarding to appropriate managers for approvalOther event planning logistics, as neededServe as backup receptionist, covering the front desk during breaks and lunch, as schedule permits.Responsible for maintaining the appearance of all satellite kitchens, including stocking all food and suppliesCoordinate the repairs of kitchen equipment with Director of Administration, Facilities, Guest Services, Operations Manager (respectively)Using the conference room scheduler, place appropriate food orders for all meetings. When ordering food, use an established list of caterers and/or an online food ordering serviceSet up conference rooms for all meetings with food and beverage requirements and train other facilities members regarding the sameMaintain inventory of kitchen supplies and coordinate Director of Administration, Facilities, Guest Services, Operations Manager (respectively) on the sameMaintain inventory of all beverages and keep Director of Administration, Facilities, Guest Services, Operations Manager (respectively) abreast of current levelsTake charge of all conference rooms to ensure that they are well supplied and maintained. Inform Facilities team of any supplies which are requiredCoordinate the delivery of all standard food items and supplies, i.e. tea, coffee supplies, paper plates, napkins, paper towels, dish detergent, utensils, etc.Break down and clean up food service set ups in conference rooms immediately following meetings.When necessary, make nearby food/beverage runs outside of the officeClean out all refrigerators on a weekly basis and thoroughly clean same quarterlyAssist with organization of visitor office reservations and preparing offices for visitor arrivalsCoordinate special office events with Marketing/Business Development team members to include all aspects of event planning: venue scheduling; catering; décor; staffing; entertainment; facilities and materialsAll other duties as assigned or requiredSkills and experience:Required:After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applicationsAvailable to work overtime, as required2+ years of related experience, with emphasis in hospitality and/or event coordinationPreferred:Prior law firm experienceCompetencies:Pleasant and professional demeanor with clear speaking voice and excellent spoken and written command of EnglishAbility to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with keen attention to detailAbility to move up and down stairs carrying foodTeam player and possess a reliable and cooperative mannerAbility to work well with clients, support staff and attorneys without supervisionAbility to work well under pressure and perform repetitive tasks; flexibility with regard to schedule.Excellent follow-up skillsPunctualCooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.EOE.The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $29.25 - $35.75 ($60,840.00 - $74,360.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.