Meeting and Events Technician

: Posted 02-Feb-2024 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Administrative, Building Management, Customer Service, Data & Analytics, Marketing, Workplace Strategy Location(s) Santa Clara - California - United States of America

About the Role

This position is in charge of physical set up and tear downs of tables/chairs, tents, IT, food & beverage, and basic AV set up for meetings, conferences, and special events.

What You'll Do:

• Duties include but are not limited to moving, setting up, and striking furniture, decor, removable walls, and event equipment, greeting guests, providing wayfinding support for attendees, and preparing, refreshing, and clearing food and beverage stations.
• Takes direction from senior meeting & events team members to meet the need the needs of partners, clients, and vendors. Relays potential issues/concerns to management as appropriate.
• Assists with logistics, coordination, and day-of execution of meetings, conferences, and events. Builds a hospitable environment for attendees, event owners, and vendors.
• Performs daily meeting and conference room turnover and/or midday room refresh, reconfigurations, and evening resets for indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Responsible for post-event storage and inventory of tables, chairs, and AV equipment and communicates timing on cleaning services.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• No work experience is required but 1 to 2 years of prior work experience in event coordination, retail, restaurant, customer service, or other hospitality experience preferred.
• Open to flexible schedules.
• An organized individual with the ability to complete multiple objectives promptly.
• Apply a high level of attention to detail as well as strong verbal and written skills.
• Comfortable meeting and engaging with new people with a warm demeanor, being able to assess circumstances, empathize and offer help.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, and memos and ask clarifying questions. Desire to present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.
• Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, OneNote, Outlook, etc. Desire to learn new technologies and digital tools; such as Apps, databases, financial management, work order management, social networking, cloud technologies, handheld mobile technologies and applications, and communications.
• Ability to work requiring significant walking or through other means of mobility. This includes standing in position for extended periods, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and/or pulling, and frequently lifting to 50 lbs.

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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.