Job Title: Receptionist/Directory Assistant V (Employee Engagement & Workplace Coordinator)
Location: Portland, OR Onsite Full-Time (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
12+ Month Contract (CTH)
Position Summary
This is NOT a traditional receptionist role. You'll sit at reception as the welcoming face of our organization, but your primary focus is creating exceptional employee experiences through engagement activities, high-touch meeting coordination, and proactive workplace support. Hospitality professionals excel here—think concierge service with corporate polish, managing events for 100+ employees while handling expense tracking and site communications.
Core Focus Areas (Ranked by Priority)
1. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST (40%)
- Plan and execute weekly site meals for 100+ employees: vendor coordination, budget management, logistics
- Design and promote office events/activities to foster community and belonging
- Create engaging site communications (announcements, newsletters, digital signage)
2. MEETING & EVENT CONCIERGE (30%)
- Provide white-glove support for executive meetings and high-visibility events
- Coordinate room setups/resets, AV partnerships, furniture layouts
- Serve as primary point-of-contact for meeting-related workplace needs
3. WORKPLACE OPERATIONS & CUSTOMER SERVICE (20%)
- Manage front desk inquiries with hospitality-level service (minimal traditional reception)
- Coordinate visitor badges/access with security team
- Route workplace tickets, deliveries, and employee requests efficiently
4. ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCIAL SUPPORT (10%)
- Handle P-Card purchases, invoice reconciliation, expense reporting
- Track site metrics (attendance, events, budget usage) and maintain SharePoint dashboards
Required Profile
- Hospitality background (hotel concierge, event coordinator, fine dining service) PREFERRED
- 10+ years in employee experience, workplace operations, office coordination, or high-volume customer service
- Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel for tracking, Outlook scheduling, PowerPoint comms)
- Exceptional written/verbal communication—clear, warm, professional tone
- Proactive mindset: anticipates needs, solves problems independently
- Comfortable learning new workplace platforms quickly
Key Success Traits
- Naturally cheerful and energetic "people person"
- Organized multitasker who thrives in fast-paced corporate environments
- Detail-oriented with strong expense management discipline
- Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and last-minute requests
Interview Process
- 15-min initial screening
- 3-4 x 15-min back-to-back panels (Manager, Team Lead, Admin Lead)
- Final hiring manager discussion
Why You'll Love This Role
Hospitality pros transition seamlessly—your guest service instincts plus basic admin skills create magical employee experiences. Weekly events are your stage, and you'll be the office hero who makes work feel welcoming.