Events Planner Job ID 203512 Posted 30-Jan-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Facilities Management Location(s) Beaverton - Oregon - United States of America **About the Role** As a CBRE Events Planner, you will join a dynamic team that values creativity, collaboration, and outstanding communication. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for the planning and execution of a variety of internal events that align with team priorities and increase employee engagement. **What You’ll Do** Develop end-to-end event plans to ensure flawless execution from start to finish. Produce detailed event planning timelines and track progress. Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. Distribute event orders and schedules to vendors and team defining event specifics. Build timelines and floor plans for set-up, event flow, and event set up and tear down details. Lead all aspects of pre-event client planning meetings. This includes acquiring vendors, menu planning, theme and decor, budgets, etc. Support event communication and marketing plan. Tackle issues as they arise. Key contact for day of the event. Ensure seamless event delivery by the events operations team and vendors. Responsible for on-site coordination. Confirm load in, set up time, and verify a certificate of insurance is on file. Support events team with execution. Direct event set-up and tear down, welcoming guests, supporting attendee and speaker requests etc. Conduct post-event reporting and reconciliation. Suggest recommendations for continuous improvement and cost and process efficiency. Present information to management. Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them. Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Consistently deliver high-quality work Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet target dates. Exchange straightforward information, ask questions and check for understanding. **What You’ll Need** + Bachelor's Degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. + Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems. + Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments. + In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. + Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mentality. **Why CBRE?** + When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills s of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential! **Disclaimers** + Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. **Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. **Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). **NOTE:** Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter. CBRE GWS CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies. Find out more (https://www.cbre.com/real-estate-services/directory/global-workplace-solutions) CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)