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Meeting & Events Planner

Job ID

246469

Posted

05-Nov-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Communications/Public Relations

Location(s)

Washington, D.C. - District of Columbia - United States of America

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

About the role

Step into a vibrant CBRE Meeting & Events Planner role where you become the primary architect of world-class experiences in our high-profile global technology client space. You won't just plan logistics; you'll own the vision for small to medium-sized client meetings, events, and conferences, serving as the critical point of contact who ensures flawless execution from start to finish. This is your chance to shine within our dynamic Workplace Experience function, delivering exceptional, high-touch customer service that leaves a lasting impression on every client and visitor who walks through our doors.

What you’ll do

Develop end-to-end event plans to ensure flawless execution from start to finish.

+ Produce detailed event planning timelines and track progress. Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor.

+ Distribute event orders and schedules to vendors and team defining event specifics. Create timelines and floorplans for set-up, event flow, and event set up and tear down details.

+ Oversee pre-event client planning meetings. This includes acquiring vendors, menu planning, theme and decor, budgets, etc. Support event communication and marketing plan. Solve issues as they arise.

+ Key contact for day of the event. Ensure seamless event delivery by the events operations team and vendors. Responsible for on-site coordination. Confirm load in, set up time, and verify a certificate of insurance is on file.

+ Support events team with execution. Direct event set-up and tear down, welcoming guests, supporting attendee and speaker requests etc.

+ Conduct post-event reporting and reconciliation. Suggest recommendations for continuous improvement and cost and process efficiency. Present information to management.

+ Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.

+ Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

+ Impact the quality of own work.

+ Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and achieve deadlines.

What you’ll need

+ Bachelor's Degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

+ Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.

+ Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.

+ In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Meeting and Events Planner position is $83,700 annually and the maximum salary for the is $9 3,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)