Event Services Coordinator

At Fairmont, our passion is to connect our guests to the very best of our destinations.  Our hotels offer guests extraordinary places, created by combining unique architecture, expressive décor and artistry and magnificent features.  Add engaging service and the result is an unforgettable guest experience. 

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park features beautifully appointed, extraordinarily spacious guestrooms and spectacular suites, including 83 newly renovated rooms and Fairmont Gold Lounge along with Toro, our recently launched pan-Latin Restaurant in partnership with Richard Sandoval Hospitality.  Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers a superior and distinctive array of amenities and services, including seasonal pop-ups and luxury event space.

Event Services Coordinator

You are a multi-tasker and are able to work independently, performing a wide range of complex and confidential administrative duties to support your team. You communicate well with all contacts, anticipate and resolve issues, and update team your various projects.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

What you will be doing:

• Organize and implement administrative systems & procedures, and perform necessary support duties
• Serve as a principal source of information for the team
• Prepare and maintain your department’s records
• Managing the sales and catering lead log
• Assisting the Event Sales and Event Services Managers on tasks as requested
• Support coordination of site and pre-planning visits
• Organize small event bookings from date of booking until departure
• Creating memorable experiences for customers

Your experience and skills include:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work in an environment with multiple interests
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion
• Competency using a variety of computer softwares such as Opera, Social tables and excel is preferred
• Previous administrative experience in a similar role preferred
• Strong administrative skills required

Compensation: Subject to experience and qualification, hourly rate of pay will range from $25.00 - $27.00 per hour.

Visa Requirements: Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
 
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.