Conference Coordinator: Elevate Meetings & Client Experience

Compass Group USA; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

The Conference Coordinator will work closely with executives and admin staff to plan and coordinate meetings, conferences, and events at Salt Lake City locations. You will manage bookings, confirm details, and coordinate AV, catering, and room setups to ensure seamless execution.

Preferred applicants will have a four-year degree, strong MS Office skills, and at least two years in hospitality event planning, with outstanding customer service and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Two years of planning experience in hospitality industry.
• Proactive mindset to anticipate and support changes in our business.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and share information with staff.
• Exceptional customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle meeting room bookings using the reservation system and allocate space to maximize utilization.
• Send initial confirmations and follow up prior to events to confirm status and needs.
• Coordinate services for meetings (AV, food & beverage, room setups, signage, materials).
• Communicate client needs to internal teams and subcontractors before, during, and after events.
• Maintain positive client relationships and respond promptly to inquiries.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Exceptional customer service

Industry trend awareness

Education

Four year college degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Conference Coordinator will work closely with executives and admin staff to plan and coordinate meetings, conferences, and events at Salt Lake City locations. You will manage bookings, confirm details, and coordinate AV, catering, and room setups to ensure seamless execution.

Preferred applicants will have a four-year degree, strong MS Office skills, and at least two years in hospitality event planning, with outstanding customer service and a proactive mindset.