Meeting & Events Associate - Lebanon, IN

CBRE; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

401K matching contributions

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Meeting & Events Associate to support small to medium meetings and events within the Workplace Experience group. You will help coordinate guest services, manage room setups, and assist with conference space turnover across a designated building.

Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, handling event logistics, and ensuring smooth operations with vendors and clients. This role emphasizes service, organization, and adherence to procedures under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job-related experience.
• Must fulfill the physical requirements, including lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate guest services for meetings and events with clients, vendors and team members.
• Set up conference rooms, reconfigure spaces, and manage room turnover for events.
• Assist with room turnover and midday room refresh; respond to event activities.
• Troubleshoot audio/visual issues and ensure spaces are functional.
• Manage a small inventory of event supplies and calendar coordination.
• Assist with post-event reporting and reconciliation; escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elevate Your Career with CBRE – Join a Fortune 500 Leader!

If you are ready to make a difference and be part of one of the world’s most admired and sustainability-focused companies, CBRE is the right place for you.

About The Role:

As a CBRE Meeting & Events Associate, you will assist with the coordination and execution of small to medium meetings, conferences, and events. This job is part of the Workplace Experience function. They are responsible for providing world-class customer service to the clients and visitors of a designated building.

What You’ll Do:

• Secondary 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.

There is also a facilities technician job scope as part of this position and will include the following:

• Review assigned work orders and partner with available teams to track completion
• Manage work ordersviaCMMSsystem whereyou willdocument labor hours,assets,and on-time completion of work orderswill be mandatory.
• Inspect existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions
• Conduct routine maintenance inspections, troubleshoot potential issues, and make repairs
• Respond promptly to emergency situations and customer requests
• Conduct quality assurance checks and overseeing materials inventory
• Coordinating daily workload, emergency repairs, and quality assurance checks
• Documenting and reporting activities to supervisors
• Display professionalism in appearance and language
• Working approved OT as needed
• Work alongside the Space & Occupancy team to schedule and perform desk moves, which may include packing items and setting up equipment with specific instructions.
• May need to work on small projects and other duties as assigned.

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 Choose CBRE?

• Unbeatable Perks: Enjoy generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access top-notch Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, along with Life Insurance, FSA & HSA options, and 401K matching contributions.
• Inspiring Work Environment: Experience an innovative work environment that focuses on the culture of growth, collaboration and communication.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to develop and thrive in your career.

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.

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 [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and affirmatively action employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)