Position: Meeting & Events Associate – Fountain Valley CA
About: Host is a service line of CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate organization. Our mission is to increase individual well-being, personal productivity and organizational effectiveness through people-led, technology-enabled services. Put simply: our goal is to help people work smarter and delight in doing it. Our experience offering connects employees to their environments – via technology, amenities, and communities that matter the most. Host’s scalable product suite includes concierge-quality services provided by talented CBRE ‘hosts’; world-class customer service training and certification; and a powerful, enterprise-grade technology platform. The platform, which can be tailored to specific client requirements, features a robust mobile experience that allows users to navigate the workplace, schedule meetings with colleagues, reserve workspaces, use food and beverage services, and access building and concierge services. Find out more
Requirements: Hs diploma or GED required; no work experience required but 1 to 2 years of prior work experience in event coordination, retail, restaurant, customer service or other hospitality experience preferred; ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor; ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees; comfortable meeting and engaging with new people; warm and engaging demeanor; ability to assess circumstances, empathize and offer help; utilize a high level of attention to detail as well as strong interpersonal skills; have a positive attitude and a strong sense of urgency in resolving any issues that may arise; requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles; ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages; ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations; ability to solve problems in standard situations; requires basic analytical skills; good organizational skills; must work well under pressure with multiple deadlines and demonstrate a proactive approach to routine and non-routine occurrences; proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work in multiple software platforms and applications; ability to work flexible work schedules based on business need; ability to work requiring significant walking or through other means of mobility; ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time; ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull and frequently lift up to 35 lbs. and occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Benefits: competitive salary based on skills, qualifications, and experience, equal employment opportunity with a commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants, reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities, flexible work schedules based on business need, significant opportunities for growth and professional development
