Compass Group-posted 7 days ago
$60,000 - $75,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
New York, NY
5,001-10,000 employees

Rapport is a specialized division of FLIK Hospitality Group focused on all aspects of guest and employee services, meeting and event planning and conference center management. Distinct from recruitment agencies, we do not engage in temporary contracts. Our commitment is to foster long-term career development, allowing ambassadors to enjoy the comprehensive benefits of working directly with us. Rapport invests in all of its ambassadors, allowing them to attain their career aspirations. It starts with a warm welcome to our business, followed by an individual training and development program. You’ll be encouraged to become the very best you can be throughout your career here, and will be provided with the skills to step into your next big role. Becoming a Rapport ambassador means becoming part of a global community, collaborating with diverse talents, sharing ideas, and experiencing a workplace culture that extends beyond local boundaries. Your journey with us is more than just a job: it’s a meaningful career. Job SummaryThe Meeting & Event Coordinator will interact closely with the Firm’s executives and administrative staff to ensure the seamless planning and coordination of meetings, conferences and other events held at multiple locations in New York and New Jersey. Some travel to certain locations around the East Coast and Central region may be requested.

  • Handling meeting room bookings, utilizing the reservation system (EMS) and focusing on the strategic assignment of meeting space so as to maximize utilization. Ensuring that the real-time information for each reservation is updated on the reservation portal.
  • Coordinating a wide range of services for meetings, including Audio Visual requirements, catering, conference room set-ups, signage, distribution of materials, etc. Liaise between client and vendor partners before, during and post event with necessary updates.
  • Producing Event Resumes in order to document events and share detailed information with all involved departments, as well as hosting Pre-Cons and Post-Cons with clients and onsite team to ensure everyone is set up for success.
  • Obtaining correct approval and billing information for all expense related activity to include food and beverage, equipment rentals, etc. Monitoring the accuracy of any such charges and keeping to client’s budget.
  • Managing survey’s post meeting and working with leadership team on future solutions and improvements.
  • Quickly identifying booking conflicts or potential booking conflicts, suggesting solutions and if not immediately resolved, discussing such conflicts with the Conference Center Manager/GS Manager.
  • Checking that meeting rooms are set-up correctly, with the proper equipment and amenities, prior to the start of meetings. Greeting the host upon his or her arrival to the meeting room and ascertaining any new requests.
  • Responding to numerous phone calls and emails with new meeting requests andspecial “add-on” information for existing meetings.
  • Providing lunchtime and other short-term coverage for members of the Office services staff.
  • Consistently develop and bring ideas which enhance the meeting experience that can be applied at all locations.
  • Conducting opening and closing walkthroughs and sending appropriate reports. During the conference room walkthroughs, if any discrepancies are noticed, please ensure they are addressed and reported through the appropriate service ticket.
  • Previously managed corporate or social events and meetings
  • Basic Logistical Planning Experience
  • Basic Vender sourcing and management
  • Understanding of Food Services and Catering
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 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
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave
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