Events Coordinator

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Events Coordinator, you will assist with the coordination and execution of small to medium meetings, conferences, and events. This job is part of the Events job function. They are responsible for the creation, management, and execution of marketing events for internal and external clients.

What You'll Do:

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

• Create 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. Escalate potential issues and concerns as appropriate.

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

• Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.

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

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.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Events Coordinator position is $75,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Event Coordinator position is $77,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io or via telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io (U.S.) and View phone number on click.appcast.io (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)