Senior Event Specialist

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Program Specialist, Workplace Services at Marriott International serves as a primary contact for HQ campus functions, guest and associate inquiries, and service requests. This role involves coordinating with Workplace Services/Facilities teams, supporting janitorial, operations, and security teams, and collaborating with other specialists for daily tasks and event planning. The specialist provides professional and timely assistance to associates, supports Workplace Management leadership, and ensures efficient departmental operations while adhering to all standards and policies.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience 

 

Required

·  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, or High school diploma or GED
·  Minimum 1 year experience in the event management, food and beverage, or related professional area
·  Is proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook computer programs

Preferred

·  Customer service-oriented disposition and skillset
·  Ability to interact with executive level leadership, VIP guests, and associates at all organizational levels
·  Communicates clearly and effectively and provides progress and status updates on open inquiries/requests
·  Problem-solving mentality
·  Ability to prioritize and involve leadership on high priority items as needed
·  Ability to multi-task and handle multiple requests at once
·  Represents the Marriott culture and Core Values

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 

·  Serves as one of the initial points of contact for HQ campus related functions, HQ Tours, Guest and Associate inquiries, and other functions as needed
·  Serves as a point of contact for all associate workplace inquiries and assistance, including routing to appropriate Workplace Services/Facilities teams
·  Supports and assists with coordination of service requests for the Workplace Janitorial, Operations and Corporate Security Teams
·  Interacts professionally with all clients, guests, and Workplace Services team daily
·  Works collaboratively with other Workplace Services specialists to complete daily tasks and event planning as needed
·  Provides support to Workplace Management leadership on tasks/projects as needed
·  Anticipates associate service needs, including asking questions to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible
·  Addresses associate service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner
·  Assists other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt associate service
·  Coordinates tasks and work with other departments to ensure that the department runs efficiently
·  Adheres to all standards, policies, and procedures
·  Strives to improve service performance and actively promotes the Workplace Services team
·  Performs other reasonable job duties as requested by Managers

The hourly pay range for this position is $24.23 to $40.96. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and other life and work wellness benefits.  Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. 

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

 

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin  your purpose,  belong  to an amazing global​ team, and  become  the best version of you.