Meeting & Events Associate

Meeting & Events Associate Job ID... 170974 Posted 17-Jun-2024 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Customer Service, Marketing Location(s) San Antonio - Texas - United States of America About the role: This position is responsible for physical set up and tear downs of tables/chairs, tents, IT, food & beverage. What you'll do: • * Performs daily set up and take down of meeting rooms to include midday room changes, evening refreshes and receptions. This work takes place indoors and outdoors. • * Adjusts room reservation and event equipment to specifications. After events, helps put away tables, chairs, AV equipment and clean up facility. • * Performs loading/unloading of trucks, pushing carts, stacking of tables and chairs. • * Assists with set up of food & beverages; clean up and removal of dishes. • * Assists with setting up audio/visual equipment including routine inspection & inventory control; may troubleshoot basic audio/visual issues • * Monitors and responds to event activities such as equipment needs, food & beverage services, facility security, etc. • * Performs or assist with general facility maintenance as the need arises • * Performs other duties as assigned. What you'll need: • * HS Diploma or GED required and a minimum of 1 - 2 years of related work experience. • * Prior event coordination, customer service or other hospitality experience preferred. • * Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. • * Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. • * Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. • * Comfortable meeting and engaging with new people. • * Warm and engaging demeanor. Ability to assess circumstances, empathize and offer help. • * Basic skills with Microsoft Office Suite products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. • * Ability to work flexible work schedules based on business need. May need to be physically able to lift and move 30-40 boxes, ability to lift 50 lbs and operate a two-wheel dolly. Physical ability to assist with document services operations. Disclaimers Those who wish to apply must currently be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. 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 recruitingaccomodations@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. Find out more