Taft is currently seeking a Conference Center Coordinator to join our team.
We are seeking a Conference Center Coordinator with 2+ yearsโ experience to support our Cincinnati office.ย All Taft employees operate under a โClient Firstโ philosophyโin all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.ย
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as first point of contact for client looking to schedule meetings and events in Taftโs conference centers. Partner with clients to understand goals, requirements, and expectations for each event.
- Manage Maptician for client and community activity requests.
- Coordinate with IT to set up video conferencing and audio needs, communicate with Office Services team for timely meeting setups and breakdowns.
- Submit event receipts and invoices via LMS for processing.
- Order and coordinate food and beverage for client meetings and events as needed.
- Coordinate staffing for after-hours events.
- Plan and execute ย large-scale internal events (i.e., Office Holiday Party, Administrative Professionals week, Taft Family Day, etc.).
- Work with the Operations, Business Development, and Professional Development Teams to coordinate various smaller internal events, including in-office I&O activities.
- Liaise with practice group leaders and legal assistants in the coordination of teambuilding events and provide support, as needed.
- Maintain inventory for both conference centers.
- Assist with hospitality tasks as needed which may include, but is not limited to, backup reception coverage, stocking conference rooms, and placing maintenance requests through Commercial Cafรฉ.
- Perform miscellaneous administrative support duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, credibility and personal effectiveness.
- Strong interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate by phone and with visitors with courtesy and tact.
- Strong self-management skills, including high level of organization, problem-solving, and proactive approach.
- Thoroughness and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate well with colleagues and work effectively as a team.
- Ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure.
- Must be flexible and dependable.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Two years of related experience in a professional services firm desired.
- Experience working in Word, PowerPoint and Outlook desired.
Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates inย E-VERIFY.
Company Description
Careers at Taft
Our employees are people who thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment. Taftโs lawyers and professional staff believe strongly in the value of our legal work. We believe that client service is our first, and most important, job. At Taft, success is measured in more than billable hours. This philosophy allows us to be active participants and leaders in our communities. Taft can help you create a long, rewarding, and meaningful career.
In addition, Taft is a signatory to the American Bar Association Well-Being Pledge, designed to support mental health and overall well-being for Taftโs attorneys and staff through education, firm policies, and intentional workplace culture.
We integrate inclusion into the fabric of what we do. We look for talented, dynamic, and innovative thinkers for our legal team. If youโre interested in joining our team, we encourage you to review our open positions and learn more about our firm.
Inclusion and Opportunity
Taft knows that people with varied experiences bring creative thinking, multiple perspectives, and innovative problem-solving techniques to issues in the practice of law. We are committed to fostering a culture among our attorneys and professional support staff that values different points of view from all team members.
Mentoring and Retention
No matter how talented or well educated, becoming a successful lawyer requires input and support from people who have already achieved that success. Research shows that careers profit from having someone in your corner. We want to be a champion for your career. Learn how Taft supports and emphasizes mentorship programs, as well as individual mentoring and sponsoring for our attorneys.
Professional Development
We grow when our employees thrive, so we make it a priority to provide the tools and resources our team needs to succeed. See how Taft can support your professional growth.