What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Team Member position at Gravitate Coworking (Cedar Rapids)?
Job Summary
Gravitate Coworking (Cedar Rapids) is seeking a friendly, dependable, and organized Event Team Member to support event preparation, member and guest services, workspace setup, and event-day operations. This role helps create welcoming and professional event experiences while supporting the daily operations of a shared coworking environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing meeting rooms, event spaces, and shared workspace areas.
- Set up tables, chairs, signage, displays, supplies, and event equipment.
- Organize event materials, refreshments, office supplies, and guest service items.
- Assist with preparing presentation and meeting equipment as directed.
- Welcome members, guests, speakers, and event participants in a friendly and professional manner.
- Assist attendees with directions, seating, room locations, schedules, and general event questions.
- Support meetings, workshops, networking events, presentations, and other scheduled activities.
- Help maintain event schedules, setup checklists, and assigned service requirements.
- Communicate event requests, schedule changes, supply needs, and service concerns to supervisors.
- Assist with vendors, caterers, presenters, and other event personnel as directed.
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional event spaces and common areas.
- Restock refreshments, office supplies, meeting materials, and other event items as needed.
- Monitor assigned areas and report facility, equipment, or safety concerns promptly.
- Assist with room resets, event cleanup, breakdown, and storage of materials.
- Handle office equipment, event supplies, member property, and other materials carefully and responsibly.
- Support coworking staff and teammates during busy event periods.
- Follow company procedures, workspace policies, event schedules, and safety guidelines.
- Provide courteous assistance and help maintain a welcoming atmosphere for members and guests.
- Maintain a professional and positive attitude throughout each shift.
- Perform other event and coworking support duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in event services, coworking spaces, hospitality, office administration, meetings, or customer service is preferred but not required.
- Friendly, professional, and member-focused attitude.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow schedules and instructions.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Comfortable working in a professional office and shared workspace environment.
- Basic computer, email, calendar, and office equipment skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and responsible work habits.
- Comfortable standing, walking, and performing light physical setup tasks.
- Ability to remain calm and professional during busy events or schedule changes.
Benefits
- Full-Time / Part-Time opportunities.
- Competitive compensation.
- On-the-job event, hospitality, and coworking training.
- Supportive and professional work environment.
- Opportunities to develop event coordination and customer service skills.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Hands-on experience in coworking and event operations.
About Gravitate Coworking (Cedar Rapids)
Gravitate Coworking (Cedar Rapids) provides a professional shared workspace environment where members and guests can participate in meetings, events, and collaborative activities. The team focuses on organized spaces, responsive service, professional hospitality, and a welcoming experience for members and event participants.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22