Job Description SummaryGE Aerospace Research plays a vital role in supporting the industry through a historic recovery while shaping the future of flight. We invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Our commitment to lead the industry, to keep safe the flying public and the armed forces, and to lift up one another and our communities, remains our north star. Our purpose is what ties us to one another and gives meaning to our work.
The Operations Coordinator is a newly created role focused on administrating and managing the logistics associated with major events on our campus, such as large meetings, organizational events, and symposiums. The selected candidate will be aligned to our Operations organization and partner closely with several key stakeholders such as our Programs Office, Chiefs, and Communications teams.Job Description
The Operations Coordinator – GE Aerospace Research will:
Demonstrate strong independent decision making and autonomy when coordinating events
Embrace continuous improvement and implementation of standard work to drive efficiencies
Manage assigned aspects of site events, including such things as catering, meeting room setup, overnight accommodations, transportation, AV coordination, etc.
Interact directly with Senior Leaders and VIPs and represent GE Aerospace Research in a positive and professional manner
Support operations activities as needed for the Aerospace Research extended leadership team
Interface with resident organizations on site to coordinate space utilization and resolve conflicting organizational needs
Monitor booking of conference rooms on a regular basis to proactively address any conflicts and manage associated digital signage
Maintain positive relations with catering supplier(s) by regularly reviewing catering requests and providing any needed clarity
During events, personally seeing to the needs of event guests/participants and coordinating any additional support staff
Take on special projects, as needed
Exemplify and GE Leadership Behaviors – Act with Humility, Lead with Transparency, and Deliver with Focus
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management
Minimum 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry
Experience interacting with high level leaders, executives, or equivalent
Excellent collaboration, influence, written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude during times of stress and uncertainty
High degree of flexibility including being open and responsive to feedback
Proficiency in digital systems, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to work well in a global team environment, must be flexible and adaptable to extend work hours as needed
Must be willing to work on-site at our facility in Niskayuna, NY
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
Must be 18 years or older
Desired Characteristics:
Extensive experience in a corporate, professional catering, or events planning role
Strong desire to learn new skills and grow into roles of increased responsibility
Extremely high standards and demonstrated tenacity for high quality delivery on tasks
Ability to multitask when faced with several equally important priorities
Experience working with demanding stakeholders and high pressure situations
Hands-on experience driving lean initiatives or standardized work
Strong demonstrated team-based skills – knows when to lead and when to follow
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to compile data to drive decision making
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – effective from the shop floor to the c-suite
Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to inspire excellence and stimulate change
The base pay range for this position is 1,245 - 1,850 USD weekly. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This posting is expected to close on April 5, 2024
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
