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Jones Lang LaSalle

Advises on and manages commercial real estate

Meeting & Event Coordinator

Administrative & Executive AssistanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • Flexible scheduling is required for early morning and evening event support, with weekend support as event schedules require.
  • One to three years of experience in event planning, project management, hospitality, or a related field is required.
  • Strong time management and verbal and written communication skills are required, including the ability to communicate professionally.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • Customer service skills and a passion for hospitality are required.
  • Ability to work with clients at all organizational levels, including the C-suite, is required.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed is required.
  • Leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results are required.
  • Initiative, integrity, and good judgment are required.
  • Collaboration and strong interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute internal and external meetings and events, including décor, entertainment, location, invitee lists, special guests, equipment, and promotional materials.
  • Coordinate event details and setup with the onsite team and event vendors.
  • Consult with clients to determine event needs, including space, physical setup, minor audio-visual support, and event assistance.
  • Serve as the primary client point of contact and respond to requests promptly in accordance with established Service Level Agreements.
  • Manage the end-to-end ticket lifecycle with Internal Business Partners, including communications, triage, and resolution.
  • Triage incoming event requests by evaluating completeness, accuracy, space availability, and resource alignment; gather missing information from Internal Business Partners and propose alternatives as needed.
  • Request and collect vendor Certificates of Insurance, submit and track documentation through designated compliance platforms, maintain records, and notify stakeholders about missing, expired, or incomplete documents.
  • Provide basic audio-visual support, including microphone setup, activating simple sound systems, and plug-and-play computer connections.
  • Manage event operations, functions, and logistics, including scheduling with client scheduling software and troubleshooting audio-visual and other setup issues.
  • Audit supplies inventory and coordinate restocking.
  • Provide pre-event, during-event, and post-event support, including planning kickoff calls, coordinating shipments and guest lists, serving as the day-of point of contact, conducting debriefs, and closing tickets.
  • Use Corrigo, Google Calendar, Social Tables, Slack, and Google Workspace products to document and manage event programs; accurately log activities, requests, and issues in designated client systems.
  • Document lessons learned, review post-event survey feedback, and identify service improvements.
  • Adopt best practices and new tools to improve service delivery efficiency.
  • Respond to inquiries and requests as administrative support.
  • Provide information and direction to vendors, facilities staff, and service providers to coordinate execution with minimal disruption.
  • Follow established escalation and incident reporting procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree or proven experience as an event planner or organizer is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite and Slack is preferred.

About the Company

Jones Lang LaSalle

Advises on and manages commercial real estate

Jones Lang LaSalle, known as JLL, advises property owners, occupiers and investors on commercial real estate worldwide. Its teams broker leases and property sales, arrange financing, value assets, manage buildings and workplaces, and oversee construction projects for businesses, institutions and governments. LaSalle Investment Management invests client capital in private property and real estate securities, while JLL Technologies develops workplace software and data tools. The company earns commissions, service fees, investment management fees and software revenue, with some client operating costs reimbursed through contracts. JLL took its current form through a 1999 merger and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1999

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