Strategic Event & Conference Coordinator

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Rapport, a division of FLIK Hospitality Group and a member of Compass Group USA, seeks an organized hospitality coordinator to support conference center planning and client reservations.

You will coordinate with Conference Services, Catering, and Audio Visual, ensure rooms and AV setups meet client standards, and provide excellent guest service.

Four-year degree preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Office and hospitality planning experience are desirable.

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

• Answers telephones and makes reservations for clients.
• Tracks information in the database.
• Responsible for planning in the conference center.
• Ensures appropriate communication to operating departments including Conference Services, Catering, and Audio Visual.
• Checks all conference rooms before client arrives.
• Ensures rooms are set according to customer standards.
• Ensure Audio Visual equipment is set according to customer standards.
• Finalizes all planning details with clients and distributes to all operating departments.
• Provides business center services when requested.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rapport, a division of FLIK Hospitality Group and a member of Compass Group USA, seeks an organized hospitality coordinator to support conference center planning and client reservations.

You will coordinate with Conference Services, Catering, and Audio Visual, ensure rooms and AV setups meet client standards, and provide excellent guest service.

Four-year degree preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Office and hospitality planning experience are desirable.