Community Associate, Chicago (515 N State)

About Us



At WeWork, we provide inspiring and flexible workplace solutions to help businesses - small, medium or large - thrive in more than 150 cities globally. The future of work is happening right now, and we are leading this moment. United by a common purpose, here we will empower tomorrows world at work. Join us on our journey as we give our members the freedom and support to push boundaries in their industries, and work to redefine our own.



About the Opportunity



As a Community Associate, you'll be the primary point of contact for the Community and act as the face of WeWork! You will report to your building each day to support the Community Management team to achieve the following:

Build a welcoming and collaborative community environment amongst our members through events and building relationships between members!

Ensure that your building is fully operational and processes are running efficiently.

Drive growth and promotion of WeWork-provided service offerings.

Take direction from the Community Lead and the Community Manager to support the Community Team as necessary.

All of this while illustrating WeWorks core values and working towards achieving our mission.



In this role, youll:





Front Desk Management:



Cover the front desk during the buildings set business hours and be an on-site point of contact, easily located on the member floor or at Community Bar.

Greet members and guests with a warm and welcoming demeanor.

Ensure all visiting guests are in accordance with WeWork's guest policy by ensuring all guests properly sign-in via Welkio iPad.

Learn the names of members and guests with the goal of building relationships in order to facilitate the sense of Community WeWork is known for.

Anticipate member and guest needs before they arise using relevant information collected about members to enhance and personalize their experience.

Ensure building Specific forms are up to date including pet forms, filming requests, bike room requests, etc.

Keep the front desk clean and organized.

Notify members of any food deliveries and couriers.

Answer any questions from members and guests related to the building including way-finding, policies and procedures, community etiquette, etc.



Events and Membership Engagement:



Provide feedback on programming types (based on member makeup) and evaluate events based on attendance, satisfaction, and impact on the appropriate event team.

Consistently celebrate members successes and milestones through gifts and notes.

Distribute all necessary info to promote the event including Creation and posting of weekly events poster and individual event posters.

Ensure building-specific operational requirements are met for each event (elevators, HVAC, etc).

Input notes into Spacestation or equivalent system about Members.

Identify and execute opportunities to connect members with each other.

Know and recommend local restaurants, food delivery services, catering options, team outing venues, post office, shipping center, supply store, etc.

Be active on the WeWork member network to engage members.

Know and explain WeWork policies and procedures and communicate, inform, and update members on building issues.

Ensure music levels and activations are appropriate to the daypart and occasion.

Write and send broadcasts relating to building updates.



Building Operations and Management:



Receive, process, sort, and organize all mail.

Locate and issue post via the regional system to members upon request.

Keep the mailroom organized and clean.

Return to Sender' for unidentified mail and former member mail after 30 days of no-pick up.

Ensure courier parcels have all the correct details for scheduled pick-ups.

Investigate, escalate, and resolve 'lost' packages.

Know and explain WeWork policies and procedures around mail and mailroom.

Track, audit, and organize keys collected and distributed.

Manage keycard stock and request new inventory as needed.

Collect keys and key cards upon move-out.

Review location and how to use each piece of Emergency Equipment.

Provide support for an automated coffee machine for guests and members.



About You



Wed love to hear from you if you meet the qualifications below:

College graduate with a four-year degree preferred, but not required.

Customer service and/or sales experience a plus.

Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Outstanding interpersonal and multitasking skills.

Demonstrate integrity, dependability, responsibility, accountability, self-awareness, work ethic, and compassion.

Passion for entrepreneurial communities.

Passion and understanding of WeWorks mission and values.

Proficient in basic computer skills.



Life at WeWork



Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a diverse community that embraces and inspires youbecause together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.

WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.

As part of our commitment to health and safety, WeWork -- like a growing number of employers -- is requiring all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law and absent a legal exception for reasonable accommodation. We provide unvaccinated new hires a 45-day grace period after their start date to get fully vaccinated or, if eligible, obtain a reasonable accommodation (unless a sooner deadline is required under applicable law). If you believe that a legal exception may apply to you, please still apply for any role(s) you are interested in and, if you are hired, you will receive instructions on how to request a reasonable accommodation after your start date. Please note that roles that require in-person work -- currently, within our Community (excluding Member Experience), Facilities Management (including Security), Sales (excluding Sales Ops), and Member Technology teams -- will not be eligible for work-from-home as an accommodation because it poses an undue hardship on our business.-