Events Management Associate

JPMorganChase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in New York is seeking an Event Management Associate for the Client Center. You will coordinate with event partners to deliver flawless meetings, manage logistics, and ensure exceptional customer experiences.

Strong client interaction, problem-solving, and composure under pressure are essential. You will drive process discipline, ensure quality controls, and support recruiting metrics to speed time-to-fill and improve candidate experience while collaborating with internal partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• 4+ years in Hospitality/Events with high-touch service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage guest experiences with tact and diplomacy.
• Highly organized with strong multitasking ability.
• Proficient with EMS and MS Office; AV systems familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee meetings/events within the Client Center, coordinating with catering, AV, and facilities.
• Resolve day-to-day client challenges while maintaining a positive experience.
• Attend daily operations meetings and weekly reviews to stay informed.
• Conduct pre- and post-conference calls to ensure details are covered.
• Serve as primary client contact for meeting planning and execution.
• Master the EMS system to detail reservations and generate reports.

Skills

Hospitality industry experience

Interpersonal communication skills

Guest experience management

Organizational multitasking

Audio-visual knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

EMS booking system knowledge

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

EMS booking system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Join our team as an Event Management Associate and become the trusted partner for clients planning meetings in the Client Center. You'll collaborate with event partners to deliver flawless events, ensuring every detail is managed with precision and care. Your expertise in client engagement, problem-solving, and decision-making will elevate the customer experience, while your organizational skills and composure under pressure will set you apart. Be part of a dynamic environment where your leadership and business solutions mindset drive success for both clients and the firm.

Job Description

Join our team as an Event Management Associate and become the trusted partner for clients planning meetings in the Client Center. You'll collaborate with event partners to deliver flawless events, ensuring every detail is managed with precision and care. Your expertise in client engagement, problem-solving, and decision-making will elevate the customer experience, while your organizational skills and composure under pressure will set you apart. Be part of a dynamic environment where your leadership and business solutions mindset drive success for both clients and the firm.

As an Event Management Associate within the Client Center, you will serve as the primary point of contact for clients planning meetings, and you demonstrate strong client interaction skills, excel in problem-solving and decision-making, and maintain organization and composure under pressure. You will coordinate with event partners to ensure seamless execution, delivering exceptional customer experiences. Responsibilities include managing event logistics, facilitating communication, and resolving issues promptly. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong client interaction skills, excels in problem-solving and decision-making, and maintains organization and composure under pressure. You will drive process discipline, uphold quality controls, and support recruiting metrics mastery to accelerate time to fill and enhance candidate experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee meetings and events within the designated center, collaborating with internal partners in catering, audio-visual, and facilities to meet and exceed client expectations. Provide personalized, high-touch customer service by meeting and greeting each client daily
• Manage day-to-day challenges presented by clients, driving towards effective solutions while maintaining a positive client experience
• Participate in daily operations meetings and weekly reviews to stay ahead and informed on events you and the team are planning
• Execute pre-conference calls/meetings and post-conference calls/meetings when applicable, ensuring all details are managed effectively
• Manage space issues and elevate unresolved issues to the lead planner or manager as needed
• Cover essential reception desk functions, including answering telephone calls and returning emails promptly and greeting/escorting clients to their meeting room
• Master the usage of the EMS (Event Management System) to detail reservations, review incoming requests, and generate accurate reports
• Serve as a strong communicator, managing correspondence between the planning team and reservation holders throughout the booking process, while providing an outstanding customer service experience
• Prioritize new meeting room reservations from online booking tools, ensuring timely and accurate processing
• Ensure customers are contacted in a timely manner, updated regarding the status of their requests and offering available options as needed
• Deliver high-level service to event organizers, developing rapport with line of business (LOB) administrators and meeting contacts to understand and meet their business needs and expectations.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Bachelor degree required
• Four plus years' experience in the Hospitality Industry, 5-Star Hotels, Event Planning and Food & Beverage with high touch customer service, demonstrating a strong foundation in customer service and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues professionally and warmly
• Ability to effectively manage guest experiences and expectations using a high level of tact and diplomacy
• Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Working knowledge of audio-visual systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools are essential, and knowledge of the EMS booking system
• Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced and diverse environment
• Willingness to work flexible shifts to cover conference center hours and locations

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About The Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.