Event Coordinator Jobs

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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
What this job involves:
We are looking for an Event Coordinator to lead a first class team delivering a large number of high profile events in an energetic, high tech, corporate environment. This role requires an enthusiastic, proactive individual, an outstanding communicator with the ability to deliver incredible: customer service, organization, collaboration, leadership, and team development.
Event Program
Oversee the full life cycle of events from inception, client collaboration and scheduling to implementation for experiences ranging from meetings to elaborate productions at the site level
Ensure effective management of an events program and calendar for as many as 65 events per week in meeting and event spaces across multiple buildings
Lead team in designing fun, educational, social and participatory events engaging the client population
Lead the evaluation and feedback process post-event and create plan to implement changes and improvements
Collaborate with other providers, acting as a single team with peripheral services to include internal and external production, catering, security, facilities, janitorial, movers and equipment providers
Leadership/Staff Management
Lead Manage, develop and supervise a professional friendly, creative, energetic, and detail oriented team in the delivery of extraordinary events
Provide excellent onboarding, training, and team building
Actively support an environment of teamwork, cooperation, performance excellence and personal success
Participate in the individual performance management program and personal development planning for members of the team
Align with facilities leadership team as a manager and act in a manager capacity for anything at the site/s
Act as an ambassador for JLL, adopting and maintaining the firm’s core values of Teamwork, Ethics and Excellence
Client Relationships
Proactively develop and manage client relationships ensuring expected service levels are achieved or exceeded
Foster an environment of constant, quality communication between the team and the client
Comply with all requirements of the Client contract and meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators
Deliver an exceptional quality of service to the client, as reflected by client feedback
Finance Management / Cost Control / Profitability
Assist the Event Requestor, Client and Manage, Facilities to achieve or exceed financial targets and ensure effective, efficient and economic operation of assigned responsibilities
Ensure that operational expenditure for the site/s is managed within agreed budgets and identify efficiencies
Assist with the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the site/s.
Manage payments to vendors where applicable, using available systems, complying with all relevant policies
Provide accurate event, financial, and KPI reporting to both the client and JLL
Sound like you? To apply you need to possess:
An Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Facilities, Property, Business or related field desirable
3+ years prior experience in events, facilities/property management, hospitality or related field preferred
Proficiency in a range of information technology tools and platforms
Strong analytical, organizational and presentation skills
Excellent communication and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently with little supervision and effectively deal with stressful situations
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.