Sr Meeting & Events Coordinator - Los Angeles CA

CBRE is a leading Fortune 500 company recognized globally for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence in commercial real estate services. As one of the world's most admired companies, CBRE offers an inclusive and inspiring work environment that prioritizes growth, collaboration, and a culture of open communication. Employees at CBRE enjoy an array of unbeatable perks including generous paid time off, paid holidays, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave. The company also provides comprehensive benefits such as top-tier medical, vision, dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and 401K matching contributions. This combination of excellent benefits and a dynamic work atmosphere makes CBRE an ideal workplace where professionals can thrive and build rewarding careers.

The role of Senior Meeting & Events Coordinator at CBRE falls within the Workplace Experience function and is designed for professionals who are passionate about delivering world-class customer service in a vibrant and fast-paced environment. This position involves the coordination and execution of small to medium-sized meetings, conferences, and events within a designated building. As a Senior Meeting & Events Coordinator, you will serve as the secondary point of contact for smaller meetings and events, providing crucial support for larger and more complex events when required. You will collaborate closely with clients, vendors, and team members to manage all aspects of guest services—ranging from arrival experience, transportation, signage, and displays to catering special requests and event security.

Your role will include creating hospitable environments for all event attendees and stakeholders, assisting with conference room turnovers and midday room refreshes, reconfiguring indoor and outdoor event spaces based on specific instructions, and responding promptly to event activities such as gathering equipment and managing food and beverage services. Additionally, you will conduct technical checks to troubleshoot and resolve any audiovisual or technological issues, manage a small inventory of event supplies, and coordinate a master calendar to ensure seamless scheduling and communication among internal teams and service providers. Post-event responsibilities include reporting and reconciliation, along with escalation of any potential concerns to senior management. The role emphasizes adherence to defined procedures and processes under guidance while offering opportunities to exercise discretion in solving straightforward problems.

A unique aspect of this position involves additional facilities technician responsibilities, including reviewing work orders, partnering with teams for task completion, inspecting installations for safety compliance, conducting maintenance inspections and repairs, and supporting emergency response efforts. You will manage quality assurance checks, oversee inventory, coordinate daily workloads, document activities, and demonstrate professionalism in all communications. Close collaboration with the Space & Occupancy team is essential for scheduling and executing desk moves, packing, and equipment setup. Occasionally, the role may involve participation in small projects and additional duties as assigned.

This position requires a High School Diploma or GED with up to two years of relevant experience. Candidates must fulfill physical job demands such as stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and lifting loads of 50 pounds or more. Strong communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook, are essential. Organizational skills paired with an inquisitive and proactive mindset are also crucial for success.

CBRE values diversity and equal opportunity, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply. The minimum salary for this position starts at $27.81 per hour with compensation up to $36.06 per hour, based on skills, qualifications, and experience. The company also offers reasonable accommodations during the application and recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. Joining CBRE as a Senior Meeting & Events Coordinator offers not just a job, but a pathway to develop professionally within a world-class commercial real estate organization dedicated to enabling people to work smarter and enjoy their work environments fully.