Operations Coordinator

GES - Global Experience Specialists; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

401K with company match

Healthcare/vision/dental insurance

Wellness benefits

Career development program

Job summary

GES - Global Experience Specialists is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support the Operations Department both in the office and on show sites. You will perform key administrative duties related to Tradeshow Production, Freight, Electrical, and Safety support.

Responsibilities include payroll processing coordination, labor tracking, and vendor/paperwork management while ensuring deadlines are met. The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and travel to facilities regionally and

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• College graduate preferred; high school diploma required.
• Knowledge of tradeshow industry preferred but not mandatory.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to show schedules.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays; hybrid hours 8:00–16:30.

Responsibilities

• Review union payroll at showsite and submit by deadlines.
• Assist Payroll Dept & union laborer with payroll issues.
• Process and scan small package deliveries at showsite.
• Submit labor tracking information accurately and timely.
• Complete union new hire paperwork.
• Provide administrative support for loss prevention and safety at showsite.
• Enter insurance certificates and notify exhibitors of noncompliance.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Flexible schedule

Willing to travel

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Our opening for Operations Coordinator is to support Operations Department both in the office and at show site in the performance of key administrative activities with primary focus on Tradeshow Production, Freight, Electrical & Safety support.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, organizing and submitting Union Payroll at Showsite to GES Payroll Processing Dept in Las Vegas by posted deadlines
• Assisting Payroll Dept & Union laborer for payroll issues
• Scanning of Small Package deliveries (UPS, Fedex, etc) at show site.
• Timely and accurate submission of information related to the labor tracking process
• Assists with Union New Hire Paperwork completion
• Provide administrative support for Loss Prevention & Safety at Showsite
• Data entry of Certificates of Insurance and communicating noncompliance to exhibitors in a timely and professional manner
• Advanced Warehouse assistance at offsite location
• Assisting in the Marshalling Yard checking drivers in for loading/unloading at show site
• Entering of Bill Of Lading Information into GES System
• Completing Show Close Files in an organized and timely manner to meet deadlines in place
• Support other Operations Coordinators in alignment with their requirements as needed and prescribed by the Operations Supervisor/Managers
• Assisting with administrative completion of Rental, Supply, & Services Purchase requisitions as requested by Operations Management
• Perform all duties with the utmost integrity avoiding any conflict of interest
• Perform other duties as assigned and deemed necessary of the position under the direction of Management

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License
• College graduate preferred/High School diploma required
• Knowledge of Tradeshow industry, preferred but not mandatory
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Ability to work nights and weekends and possible holidays is required
• Must be able to work flexible schedule work hours, shifts or days worked will vary due to show schedules and adapt to short notice of schedule changes –standard non-show hours are 8am-4:30pm in a Hybrid environment
• Travel is required to work in facilities in the North-East and frequently in other parts of the US

Work Environment

• Frequently performs work on the tradeshow floor, in noisy and crowded areas while enduring uncomfortable temperatures, dust and/or other conditions
• Job requires walking, bending, handling, reaching, grasping, lifting 25+ lbs., and repetitive motions
• Job requires long hours during show runs with varying stop and start time both early AM and late PM
• Requires working alone at times and also with others in a team atmosphere
• Work performed in office setting and also remotely from home during non-show responsibilities includes sitting at computer for long periods of time
• Will work with and report to multiple managers both in a city and national level

Benefits

Our team members are our family, so we help our team members care for their families. The rewards of joining GES are extensive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Here are some of the highlights:

• Competitive salaries
• 401K with company match
• Healthcare/vision/dental insurance
• Wellness benefits
• Career development program
• Employee assistance program
• Vacation time
• Community involvement opportunities
• Team activities

And much more