Event Coordinator

Position Title: Event Coordinator BNY New York

Pay 11

Salary: $68,000-$75,000

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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

Event Planning and Coordination:
• Manages and books reservation requests for events and high-level meetings; maintains room schedules through booking system.
• Responsible for responding and processing all incoming events and high-level requests.
• Plan, organize, and execute a high volume of corporate events, including conferences and meetings.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their event objectives and preferences.
• Be well versed in policies and procedures and provide excellent customer service while adhering to those policies.
• Manage multiple events simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines and deliverables are met in this fast-paced environment.
• Ensure proper scheduling for event/meeting coverage
• Provide seamless management of meetings and events with very high-level customer service.
• Schedule appropriate interdepartmental/vendor meetings for the operational aspects of coordinating conference/meeting requirements, which include pre-planning meetings or a pre-conference meeting for specific events.
• Provides consultative event coordination services to clients as required.
• Responsible for room setups; assuring room configurations are correct.
• Oversees breakdown of event space making sure to return to its standard setup


Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple events simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff, including executives.
  • Flexibility to work non-standard hours as required by event schedules.
  Key Competencies:
  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly proficiency with Microsoft Office product suite (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Experience working in a technical/audiovisual environment.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively and make decisions when faced with ambiguity.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to change and maintain a flexible approach when providing customer support.
  • Able to remain mobile for extended periods during the workday.
  • Able to work flexible schedules to include evening and weekend hours.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

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Rapport is a specialized division of FLIK Hospitality Group and a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Rapport maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates in Rapport are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1569490

Rapport a specialized division of FLIK Hospitality Group