The California Endowment is seeking an Events Coordinator to join The Center for Healthy Communities, Oakland office. This role is fully on-site.

WHO WE ARE

The California Endowment (“The Endowment”) is a $4B private, statewide health foundation established in 1996 whose mission is to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians. They are changing the narrative around health to ensure health and justice for all, and each day they, along with their community partners, seek ways to improve the state of health in California.

Headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, they have regional offices in Sacramento, Oakland, Fresno, and San Diego, with program staff working throughout the state. They challenge the conventional wisdom that medical settings and individual choices are solely responsible for people's health. Instead, they believe that health happens in neighborhoods, schools, and with prevention.

OUR CORE VALUES 

• We believe every Californian deserves health, wellness, and justice.
• We are committed to diversity, inclusion, mutual respect, and transparency.
• We value youth leadership and champion marginalized voices.
• We recognize the impact of trauma on both individual and community health outcomes.
• We value learning through action.

And just as our values drive our work outside of the Foundation, our Code of Ethics drives how we conduct ourselves inside the Foundation, with the goal of creating a healthy, productive workplace.

Position Summary: 

The Events Coordinator is the primary authority on the scheduling system for the conference center. The position is responsible for scheduling and managing of all conference center events, and all TCE meetings. The Events Coordinator is in charge of the daily event operations for the Conference Center. They oversee that all center policies and procedures are implemented and that customer services standards are upheld. This position works in conjunction with the Events Manager to update and improve all web, menu, and marketing material. This position manages office operations to ensure that guests and TCE staff are supported. The position works closely with the conference center staff, CHC Staff and selection committee to ensure smooth daily operations of the conference center.

Position Accountabilities:

• Processes requests for conference space and maintains reservation log
• Manages event requests
• Supports specified program managers in their event needs for the administrative offices.
• Works with senior administrative staff to assist with program manager calendars with regards to guest for meetings at the Oakland office.
• Manages flow of TCE guests into and out of building and upholds security protocols
• Manages the flow of information into and out of the office and ensures appropriate documentation is maintained at all times.
• Works with the Events Manager to ensure that the business center is maintained and staffed.
• Is responsible for closing the front desk and center every day.
• Organizes all materials for weekly selection committee.
• Supports and assists all internal users in meeting planning.
• Creates all diagrams and room charts for internal events.
• Works with internal clients to ensure all audio visual needs are processed.
• Works with conference center staff to ensure all room set ups are processed correctly.
• Works with the Events Manager to ensure all operational needs are processed.
• Cross-trained in all conference center responsibilities including reservations, A/V and set-up.
• Ensures the smooth logistical operation of the conference center.
• Implements and evaluates room set-up, transition and striking processes.
• Supports and assists Endowment Board and guests in meeting planning.
• Ensures guest’s reservations and meetings comply with Center policies.
• Manages all Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s) for internal events.
• Manages all audio visual requests for internal meetings in the center and administrative offices.
• Oversees the building janitorial staff as it relates to the maintenance of the conference center.
• Acts as liaison and manager for all internal events.
• Acts as liaison with Catering organizations.
• Manages all check requests for conference center.
• Assists and supports special projects as assigned.
• Exercises The Endowment’s values in all contact with staff and clients.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years management experience in the hospitality industry, preferably in hotel management or conference center management.
• Able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience in staff supervision and team management.
• Experience in developing, analyzing and monitoring budgets.
• Familiar with hotel or conference center reservation processes.
• Well-organized with attention to detail and adherence to procedures.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Proven communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Formal hotel management education desirable.

Salary Range: 

Target hiring range: $30.57/hr - $38.22/hr

Full position range: $30.57/hr - $45.86/hr

TCE Benefits and Perks: 

• Shared medical and dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents
• 100% employer-paid benefits: vision, life and AD&D, STD, LTD and employee assistance program
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Reimbursement towards gym fees and/or wellness program and mental health care
• 9-80 schedule with synchronized off days
• Hybrid work schedule available for most positions
• 11 paid holidays paid winter holiday closure
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401k plan with generous employer match and contributions
• Matching gifts program
• Paid parking or public transportation subsidy
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Monthly BYOD stipend 

The California Endowment’s goal is to hire qualified staff reflecting the rich diversity of all Californians. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing health and racial equity in California. We are committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are valued and respected. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We define diversity in broad terms to include race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, geography, socio-economic status, and prior criminal history, in accordance with local, state and/or federal laws. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, please connect with us at hrforms@calendow.org and describe the specific accommodation request for a disability-related limitation.