Space & Service Coordinator

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New York City

Work Site Type: Hybrid

Building A Brand Starts With Our Story

FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency serving clients in various industries, including financial services, technology, new & traditional media, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services. FIRST has received numerous accolades, including being listed among the 2025 Most Innovative Marketing Agencies of the Year by Chief Marketer, named Top Agency of the Year 2024 by Event Marketer, highlighted as a Global Agency of the Year, over 100 Employees by C&IT, and listed among the "200 Top Marketing Agencies" in 2024, 2023, & 2022 by Chief Marketer.

Learn more at www.firstagency.com

Location: New York, NY (3x a week in office)

What You Would Get To Do:

The Space & Service Coordinator will consistently deliver exceptional service to our client through excellent operational and logistical facilities management. Along with other FIRST team members, the Space & Service Coordinator will represent the FIRST brand on-site within a well-known tech company. This role is ideal for someone with entry-level experience wanting more exposure to the events industry.

Your Contributions 

  • Handle multiple campuses event requests and assign event/meeting rooms to best optimize space
    • Assign team members (Event Managers and Event Service Specialists) to all digital and physical event requests
  • Responsible for managing the centralized intake queue for all physical and digital events within the region
    • Review each request to determine level of support needed and assign accordingly
  • Ensure appropriate updated calendar and information is available for all meeting and event requests
  • Solicit all appropriate information required for approval process
  • Maintain up-to-date communications and pertinent information, including but not limited to approved changes applied to the group and documented conversations with Event Hosts, Event Team Leads and Event Managers
  • Monitor cancellations, room usage, and room availability to maximize revenues and client/guest satisfaction
  • Audit all assigned space and open space so that Event Leads can best communicate to business units
  • Communicate effectively and in a timely manner to internal events team any information received that could impact the performance of each group
  • Seek new ways to make the intake processes more efficient
  • Contribute to reports on event volume, team capacity and general event data

 What We Are Looking For 

Please be aware that we know experience does not always look like we describe it. If you believe you would be an excellent fit for this role, please apply - we would love to see how you could fit at First. 

  • 0 – 1+ years’ event coordination experience including internships or other applicable experience related to the responsibilities of the role, preferably from within a large venue or hotel
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • This role will be assigned to a primary location but will require flexibility to be deployed to support across the campus as required
  • Experience working cross-functionally with all levels of stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
  • Creative problem solver, resourceful, team player
  • Adaptability to situations and ever-changing demands
  • Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
  • Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
  • Ambitious and proactive with a calm and flexible approach to handling pressure
  • Experience working on large and complex databases
  • Must be fluent in English
  • Ability to work onsite

 

At FIRST, we believe that our success is driven by the passion, creativity, and commitment of our teams. That's why we offer a range of benefits and perks to support your personal and professional growth:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision which includes the option of a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA)
  • 401 (k) 
  • Five Flexible Spending Accounts Options
  • Generous Paid Time Off Allowance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life, Disability & Pet Coverages
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Mobile Phone Allowance
  • Complimentary access to Headspace, Teladoc, Maven, Rocket Lawyer, Mobilo & more
  • Aura Identity Theft Protection
  • Discretionary Bonus Structure
  • Global Opportunities: With a presence in 7 countries worldwide, including headquarters in London, New York, and Singapore, you may have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different locations.

United States Residents: The base pay for this position ranges from $50,000 to $75,000. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

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FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.