<p>We are looking for an Event Planner to support meeting and event operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization in Chicago, Illinois. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a highly organized individual who can coordinate complex logistics, manage competing priorities, and handle confidential information with sound judgment. In this role, you will help drive the successful delivery of conferences, leadership gatherings, and other key events by overseeing schedules, communications, expenses, and on-site support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate logistical arrangements for conferences, meetings, and special events from early planning through final closeout, ensuring each stage stays on schedule and within established guidelines.</p><p>• Maintain central calendars, project timelines, and milestone tracking for department events and deliverables so stakeholders remain informed and deadlines are met.</p><p>• Prepare and distribute event communications, including meeting notices, announcements, and attendee updates, while monitoring shared inbox activity and responding appropriately.</p><p>• Organize lodging, audiovisual services, catering, ground transportation, and other event-related needs for assigned programs and gatherings.</p><p>• Provide in-person operational support during meetings and conferences, helping resolve issues quickly and ensuring a smooth participant experience.</p><p>• Review post-event billing, process expense documentation in Concur, and assist with reconciliation of receipts and invoices for accurate recordkeeping.</p><p>• Support administrative coordination across multiple projects, balancing shifting priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.</p><p>• Handle sensitive information with discretion and apply sound judgment when working with executive communications, event details, and departmental materials.</p>
We are looking for a dependable Workflow Coordinator to support daily front-of-office and administrative operations in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming workplace experience while keeping mail, document services, and office support activities running smoothly. The person in this role will work independently, manage multiple requests throughout the day, and serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and visitors in the office.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as the primary onsite contact for office services, ensuring daily operations are handled efficiently and effectively.<br>• Welcome visitors, oversee front desk activity, and provide a positive and responsive first impression for everyone entering the office.<br>• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, packages, and deliveries while coordinating outgoing shipments as needed.<br>• Provide document support by completing copying, printing, scanning, and faxing requests with accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Prepare conference rooms for meetings and assist with hospitality needs to support an organized and detail-oriented office environment.<br>• Handle a broad range of administrative and workplace support tasks that contribute to smooth day-to-day office operations.<br>• Prioritize competing service requests independently and maintain strong service levels across reception, mail, and reprographics functions.<br>• Build effective working relationships with onsite staff and become a reliable resource for office-related support needs.
We are looking for a Workplace Coordinator to support daily office operations and help keep teams, schedules, and communications running smoothly. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can balance administrative coordination, payroll support, and front-line communication while maintaining an organized and efficient workplace. The person in this role will work across multiple functions to ensure timely scheduling, responsive service, and dependable operational support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate daily workplace activities by organizing schedules, aligning appointments, and helping teams stay on track with operational priorities.<br>• Manage dispatch-related tasks by directing requests to the appropriate personnel and monitoring follow-up to support efficient workflow.<br>• Oversee payroll activities from start to finish, ensuring time records, related documentation, and processing steps are handled accurately.<br>• Respond to inbound calls in a courteous and timely manner, addressing questions, routing inquiries, and relaying information clearly.<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative support that helps maintain an organized, efficient, and well-functioning office environment.<br>• Assist with leadership-related coordination by preparing information, supporting communication needs, and helping manage recurring administrative tasks.<br>• Track schedules and workplace commitments to reduce conflicts, improve coverage, and support smooth daily operations.