Office Experience Assistant (Temporary)

Who We Are

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To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

You are a key member of the Office Services team responsible for the staff & visitor experience of the office. You will team with other members of the Office Services Team to drive day to day operations of the office.

YOU’RE GOOD AT:

• Proactively greeting & supporting staff & guests while in the Los Angeles office

• Teaming with reception to reserve & track available shared space

• Being a key resource for our staff & guests, including:

  • providing directions & tips for in the office and greater Los Angeles area
  • Implementing concierge service – including catering and meeting support

Maintaining overall appearance of the office:

• Proactively checking conference rooms, communal areas, offices, and workstations often throughout the day to ensure that work areas are clean, and supplies are fully stocked

• Monitoring housekeeping for both individual and common spaces

• Checking all printers to make sure they are operating and organized, disposing of any confidential material in a timely manner

• Acting as a resource during office repairs, liaising with office services team, building & vendors as necessary

Supporting office engagement

• Suggest and solicit creative ideas to keep our engagement & events fresh and motivating

• Assist with affiliation events, including annual holiday party, summer retreat, offsite meetings and events, internal "celebrations" events, etc.

• Providing logistics support during office events and manage on-site vendors

• Provide support to others planning events (e.g. Cohorts, DEI, Social Committee, etc.)

• Act as on-site facilitator for event attendees during office happy hours and client meetings

• Partner with Office Service and Engagement Lead on data analysis and management projects monthly

• Partner with Office Service and Engagement Lead to continuously update office documents

• Coordinate event communication – prepare guest lists and invitations, send confirmations, and track RSVPs

• Assist with budget estimates and options to ensure events remain within budget guidelines

Catering coordination:

• Ordering catering and setting up food and beverages for numerous office meetings and events

• Track catering budgets and invoices

• Researching and developing relationships with local Houston caterers

Office supplies:

• Ordering supplies and ensuring appropriate supplies are stocked and organized in shared workspaces

Kitchen coordination:

• Maintaining office kitchens, including proactively replenishing all kitchen supplies, food/drinks, etc.

• Heavy lifting required which can include large cases of food and drinks; able to use a step ladder

• Responsible for overall cleanliness and organization of office kitchens during the day. Ensuring proper maintenance of kitchen equipment and disposal of trash.

Conference room coordination:

• Responsible for overall cleanliness of conference rooms and ensuring they have adequate supplies.

• Coordinating with meeting organizers & office services team to ensure all meeting needs are met, including catering, furniture arrangement, IT and other room set-up

• Good working knowledge of our conference room/meeting technology to support basic IT needs along with ability to troubleshoot common user issues.

Teaming:

• Daily coverage of Reception during lunch, receptionist vacation, and ad hoc breaks

• Providing backup to the other members of the Office Services team as necessary, especially on days with multiple internal events or when other team members are out of office

• Process and submit expenses monthly

• Ad hoc and special projects as needed

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

• 0–2 years of experience in administrative support or customer service, ideally in a fast-paced or professional services environment

• Strong service orientation and hospitality mindset

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Attention to detail and ability to multitask

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn new systems

• Ability to work periodic overtime as needed and be in office 5 days a week

Who You'll Work With

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years’ experience in a professional service environment preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Slack, Trello

• Organization, responsiveness, and ability to handle challenges with poise and tact

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills

• Flexible team player mentality; solid customer service orientation and qualities

• Ability to work effectively in a challenging, fast paced environment

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense environment

Additional info

This is currently a temporary position until November

Compensation Information:

The base hourly rate for this role is $31.25/hr

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