Hospitality Consultant

Seeking a Hospitality Specialist for a 1 year Contract-to-Hire (CTH) contract at Autodesk, a global SaaS firm. This is an onsite 7am-4pm role @ 221 SE Ankeny St, in Portland. The position does require the individual to sit at a reception desk, but traditional reception duties are minimal. This is an employee engagement, meeting coordination, customer service position. Hospitality industry candidates are preferred with computer proficiency, expense management, written and verbal communication skills.computer proficiency , Microsoft Office or similar, Comfort learning new software and services.W2 Hourly Pay: $34.75/hour Benefits: medical (we contribute), dental and a Roth IRAContract/CTH Length: 5/18/26 - 5/1/27Status: USC/GCH - No C2C/1099 or third party candidatesExperience Level: 10+ years The role: As the first point of contact for employees, visitors, and vendors, you help create a welcoming, safe, and well-run workplace experience. This onsite role supports front desk operations, employee engagement, meetings and events, workplace administration, and day-to-day site coordination. Success in this role requires strong customer service, organization, communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment.What will you do?Front Desk & Workplace Operations:• Provide continuous coverage for the front desk and serve as the primary point of contact for employees, visitors, and vendors• Coordinate visitor access, badge creation, and security protocols in partnership with onsite and remote security teams• Route inquiries, issues, and deliveries to the appropriate teams or employees• Support workplace requests, tickets, and general site operations • Maintain visitor security procedures, including visitor log compliance and creation and distribution of security badges• Partner closely with onsite security to support reception coverage and building securityEmployee Experience & Engagement:• Plan and coordinate site activities, events, and engagement programs • Manage weekly site meals for 100+ attendees, including ordering, logistics, and budget tracking • Create and distribute site communications (announcements, event promotions, updates) • Foster a sense of community and participation across the office Meetings & Event Support:• Provide concierge-level support for meetings and events, including executive and high-visibility sessions • Set up and reset rooms and furniture, coordinate layout changes, and ensure readiness of spaces • Partner with Workplace and AV teams to support successful event execution Administration & Reporting:• Support purchasing activities, including P-Card transactions, invoice tracking, and expense reconciliation • Track and report on site metrics (headcount, events, tickets, and usage) • Maintain and update internal tools and platforms (SharePoint, internal pages, etc.) • Use Microsoft Office and workplace systems to manage communication and coordination Safety & Emergency Support:• Act as a point of contact during onsite incidents or emergencies • Partner with Workplace and Security teams to support safety protocols and response coordinationWho are you?• You are passionate about creating unique engagement activities and fostering a sense of community and belonging.• Customer service oriented – cheerful, energetic, courteous, and professional.• Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly.• Organized and able to communicate effectively.• You are proactive and bring a growth mindset and continuous improvement approachMinimum qualifications:• High school diploma or equivalent• 10+ years of experience in workplace operations, office administration, reception, hospitality, employee experience, or a similar onsite support role• Experience coordinating meetings, events, or employee engagement activities• Experience supporting purchasing, expense tracking, invoices, or similar administrative processes• Strong verbal and written communication skills• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and respond professionally to changing onsite needsInterested - Apply ASAP!