Overview
Flight Centre – Office Manager & Event Coordinator Jobs in New York City, USA at Flight Centre Travel Group
GM, Bryant Park
Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. The company, which is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia has company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries, spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. FCTG also operates a global corporate travel management network, which extends to more than 90 countries through company-owned businesses and independent licensees.
The company opened its first leisure travel shop in Sydney, Australia in 1982 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995. Our purpose is to “open up the world for those who want to see”. Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing – travel!
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About The Opportunity
We’re looking for an organized and people-focused Office Manager to help create a first-class experience at our Bryant Park, New York office. In this role, you’ll ensure employees, customers, and guests feel welcomed and supported from the moment they walk through the door. As a key member of the Property team, you’ll take the lead on coordinating internal meetings and events while helping foster a fun, positive, and engaging workplace environment for everyone.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic office setting and enjoys bringing people together through thoughtful planning and exceptional hospitality.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely & proactively with Americas Executive Team (AET) to coordinate meetings & events as required.
- Work closely with FCTG Property Team and building manager to ensure repairs are carried out in a timely manner.
- Assist President and other AET members with various tasks as needed.
- Organize hotels, transport, meeting venues, restaurant reservations, catering and other requests for out-of-town visitors and guests.
- Handle general administrative tasks as needed.
- Ensure AV equipment throughout the office is fully functional and help trouble shoot with IT department if and when repairs or issues need to be resolved.
- Coordinate with other office & event coordinators on a frequent/regular basis.
- Ensure the office is clean, tidy, and organized always.
- Ensure office is always stocked with applicable stationery and refreshments.
- Ensure branding and signage is always current and well maintained.
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all Flighties feel welcomed, respected, and supported to thrive
Experience & Qualifications
- Post secondary certification relating to office, meeting & event management is preferred but not mandatory
- Previous office manager with meeting & event organizing experience preferred but not mandatory
- Executive assistant experience preferred
- Experience working with senior management preferred
- Ability to work as part of a team and also individually
- Must be proactive and demonstrate initiative & resourcefulness
- Ability to think fast and troubleshoot problems if & when they arise
- Calm and professional appearance and manner at all times
- Ability to network and create relationships with external vendors such as hotels, restaurants & caterers etc to ensure a positive
- Proficient with Microsoft suite of products (ie: Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- Demonstrate a reasonable level of competency with technology in order to understand how meeting & board room AV equipment functions and have the ability to trouble shoot with IT department as needed
Work Perks! – What’s in it for you:
FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture. We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.
- Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering – You’ll have to experience it to believe it!
- Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
- Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service.
- Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives like Diversity Day (paid leave to observe a holiday or cultural celebration of your choice) Employee Resource Groups (Racial Equity, Gender Equity, LGBTQ2IA+, Accessibility, Environmental Justice), DEI education initiatives, and equitable practices, including regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment…
Title: Flight Centre – Office Manager & Event Coordinator
Company: Flight Centre Travel Group
Location: New York City, USA
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