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Operations and Event Services Administrator (#e4b7)

NextDeavor · Seattle, WA · Yesterday
On-siteAdministrative$28–$32/hrFull-time

About the role

You will own day-to-day workplace operations and a 2,500 sq. ft. events center to ensure a professional, service-oriented experience for employees, tenants, members, and guests. You will drive event execution, front-office management, and operational readiness while collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders. This is an onsite role focused on in-person events, meetings, and facility management.

Responsibilities

  • Manage planning, setup, and execution for in-person and virtual events, including room layout, audio-visual needs, vendor coordination, catering, and day-of support
  • Develop and maintain the operational calendar, reservations, and execution standards to ensure consistent delivery and high-quality user experiences
  • Respond to inquiries, generate leads, negotiate and complete rental contracts, manage bookings, and oversee billing to meet rental revenue goals
  • Serve as primary front-office contact for incoming calls, visitors, and emails; maintain visitor logs, building access procedures, and guest-facing spaces
  • Coordinate meeting room scheduling, setup, and reset; manage hospitality supplies and shared office areas
  • Own inventory, purchasing, and assigned operating budgets for the events center and office supplies, making cost-effective purchasing decisions
  • Maintain vendor and building management relationships for facilities services, maintenance, and issue resolution
  • Establish and improve operational procedures, training (including audio-visual), and reference materials to support consistency and efficiency
  • Monitor utilization and satisfaction metrics for the events center and recommend improvements to strengthen performance and user experience

Requirements

  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer-service mindset
  • Experience managing events, room setups, and day-of event logistics
  • Experience handling front-desk operations, visitor management, and professional communications
  • Proven ability to manage inventory, purchasing, and an assigned operating budget
  • Ability to travel regionally and locally to meet with vendors, members, and stakeholders
  • Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to balance competing priorities

Qualifications

  • Experience meeting rental sales goals, lead generation, and contract negotiation
  • Familiarity with audio-visual training and operational readiness for high-visibility events

Pay

$28-$32HR

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