Community Associate
Workbox · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteCustomer Service$45k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining the overall cleanliness and presentation of the space, including: Regularly checking floors to ensure all common areas, kitchens and bathrooms remain tidy and well-stocked, including wiping down surfaces, restocking essential supplies, and ensuring trash and recycling are properly managed
- Brewing coffee and running dishwashers daily.
- Preparing and clearing conference rooms.
- Identifying and promptly reporting any facility maintenance issues.
- Maintaining a warm, welcoming and professional front desk environment, greeting visitors, receiving deliveries, and ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Handling guest check-ins, workspace tours, and inquiries, while ensuring compliance with visitor policies.
- Monitoring and managing building logistics such as mail distribution, office supplies, and workspace organization.
- Assisting in coordinating member move-ins and move-outs, ensuring a seamless experience.
- Providing light technical support for in-space amenities such as automated coffee machines, AV equipment, and conference room booking platforms.
- Acting as a liaison between members and the operations team, escalating facility-related concerns as needed.
Member Experience & Community Engagement
- Being the first point of contact for members and guests, ensuring every interaction is warm, personalized, and professional.
- Learning members' names, businesses, and goals, creating opportunities for curated connections that drive growth.
- Proactively identifying ways to support member success through thoughtful gestures, networking introductions, and community-driven experiences.
- Supporting and executing member events and programming that enhance engagement and add value.
- Ensuring all members feel heard and supported by promptly addressing inquiries and providing tailored solutions.
- Championing Workbox's culture of belonging by celebrating member wins, milestones, and contributions.
Service, Hospitality & Workbox Standards
- Anticipating member needs before they arise, delivering proactive, thoughtful service.
- Maintaining the Workbox standard of hospitality by ensuring shared spaces are organized, welcoming, and fully operational.
- Being a brand ambassador by embodying Workbox's commitment to genuine attentiveness, transformative experiences, and authentic relationships.
- Ensuring the environment remains clean, professional, and conducive to productivity throughout the day.
Growth & Business Impact
- Encouraging members to leverage Workbox resources and partnerships to advance their businesses.
- Identifying opportunities to introduce Workbox offerings that enhance member success and retention.
- Collaborating with the Senior Community Manager and leadership team to continuously improve the member experience.
Event Coordination & Monitoring
- Collaborating with the Event Sales Manager and assisting in event coordination, as needed.
- Managing on-site event setup, ensuring audio-visual equipment is properly configured, and teardown.
- Communicating regularly with the event host, troubleshooting issues, and assisting with event needs.
- Making sure to monitor after-hours events on as needed basis (with potential for additional compensation).
- Providing sales support or coverage when the Events Director is unavailable, handling inquiries and ensuring the sales cycle for leads continues.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in facility management, customer service, hospitality, coworking, or community engagement preferred.
- Familiarity with multi-site operations.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build genuine relationships.
- A natural problem-solver who takes initiative and remains adaptable in a dynamic workspace.
- Highly organized with excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
- Comfortable with light cleaning duties and maintaining a well-kept environment.
- Passionate for entrepreneurship, business growth, and creating an inclusive, collaborative environment.
- Comfortable using workspace technology (e.g., booking systems, CRM platforms, communication tools).
- A team player with a positive attitude and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Benefits
Anticipated salary: $45,000 annually
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) plan
Generous paid time off
FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
Ongoing training and professional development