Conference Center Porter

Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices around the world, Mesirow serves clients through capabilities spanning Global Investment Management, Capital Markets and Investment Banking, and Advisory Services. We are proud that our intentional culture results in strong employee engagement, entrepreneurship and empowerment, with ongoing opportunities for volunteerism and advancement.  Mesirow was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business and one of the Top 100 RIA firms by Barron’s.  At Mesirow, we invest in what matters: our clients, our communities, and our culture.

Position Summary:

The Conference Center Porter is responsible for the setup of 20 Conference Center rooms and other facilities for meetings and events at Mesirow and reports to the Conference Center Manager. The Porter will work closely with the Conference Center Facilities team to assure the smooth operations of the Conference Center and is responsible for the upkeep of furnishings and storage areas.

Position Accountabilities:

• Set up beverages and catering in rooms for meetings and events.
• Work with Conference Center Coordinator to setup furnishings in rooms.
• Responsible for organization and upkeep of Conference Center storage rooms.
• Responsible for the maintenance of furniture and room supplies.
• Maintains kitchen areas (oases) on office floors.
• Maintains inventory of supplies in Conference Center and oases.
• Assure cleanliness of all Conference Center facilities.
• Maintain high-level customer service standards.

• Versed in all Conference Center responsibilities including Audio/Visual set-up desk coverage, Resource Scheduler and myKastle for visitors.
• Perform any Conference Center task as necessary.
• Assure the smooth logistical operation of the Conference Center.