Event/ Facility Coordinator
full-time•Cleveland
About this role
Position Summary
The Events Operations Associate ensures the training center is consistently prepared, functional, and welcoming for learning programs, speaker series, and company events. This role manages hands-on event setup and breakdown, coordinates cleaning and maintenance services, and supports a safe, well-organized environment. Working closely with the Events Coordinator, this position plays a key role in delivering seamless event experiences from planning through execution and post-event follow-up.
Key Responsibilities
Event Setup & Breakdown
We are a people-first organization that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our culture is built on mutual respect, open communication, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do. As a Facilities Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in creating a welcoming and professional environment that reflects our values and supports our mission to empower employees through engaging training and development experiences. You’ll be part of a supportive team that works together to solve problems, share ideas, and make a meaningful impact 1.
Qualifications
The Events Operations Associate ensures the training center is consistently prepared, functional, and welcoming for learning programs, speaker series, and company events. This role manages hands-on event setup and breakdown, coordinates cleaning and maintenance services, and supports a safe, well-organized environment. Working closely with the Events Coordinator, this position plays a key role in delivering seamless event experiences from planning through execution and post-event follow-up.
Key Responsibilities
Event Setup & Breakdown
- Prepare rooms for training sessions, speaker series, and non-training events, including furniture arrangement, AV setup, and signage.
- Break down and reset rooms post-event to ensure readiness for the next use.
- Coordinate with internal teams and liaise directly with the Events Coordinator to understand layout, equipment, and scheduling needs for each event.
- Collaborate with the Events Coordinator to develop event setup plans, troubleshoot logistical challenges, and ensure all event requirements are met.
- Ensure all areas of the training facility are clean, organized, and safe.
- Place orders for cleaning services and supplies as needed.
- Monitor trash removal and recycling processes to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and report issues.
- Liaise with external cleaning and maintenance vendors to schedule services.
- Track service completion and ensure quality standards are met.
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, event materials, and facility equipment.
- Restock items as needed and ensure availability for upcoming events.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Support emergency preparedness and facility safety protocols.
- Serve as the primary facilities point of contact for the Events Coordinator, working together to plan, execute, and review all events held at the training center.
- Attend regular planning meetings with the Events Coordinator to align on upcoming schedules, special requirements, and feedback from previous events.
We are a people-first organization that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our culture is built on mutual respect, open communication, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do. As a Facilities Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in creating a welcoming and professional environment that reflects our values and supports our mission to empower employees through engaging training and development experiences. You’ll be part of a supportive team that works together to solve problems, share ideas, and make a meaningful impact 1.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in facilities coordination, event setup, or related field.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to lift and move furniture and equipment.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with basic building systems and cleaning procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with facility management software is a plus.
- Experience coordinating corporate events or training sessions.
- Knowledge of OSHA standards and safety compliance.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Primarily on-site at the training facility.
- May require occasional evening or weekend hours depending on event schedule.
What Makes Us Famous!
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Holidays)
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 401K Employer Match
- Bonus Opportunity
- Strong Culture through our 40 Fundamentals
- Family Atmosphere
- Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Associate Referral Bonus Program
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Leadership Development Program
- Career Growth Opportunities
Famous Supply is a wholesale distributor committed to serving contractors, builders and remodelers in the HVAC, Plumbing, Building Products, Lighting, and Industrial/PVF segments.
Since 1933, Famous has been a family-owned business that treats its associates like family. Our 5 Core Values are Family, Trust, Communication, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement. We bring those Core Values to life every day by practicing our 40 Fundamentals for Living the Famous Way (https://famous-supply.com/famous-40-fundamentals/)!
To learn more about what makes us Famous, visit Famous-Supply.com!
We continually strive to create a diverse work culture and seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we hire the best, most creative talent on our team. Famous Supply provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic under federal, state and local law, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
What you'll do
- The Events Operations Associate is responsible for ensuring the training center is prepared and functional for various events. This includes managing event setup and breakdown, coordinating maintenance services, and supporting a safe environment.
About Famous Supply
Famous Supply is a fourth generation family-owned wholesale distribution company of HVAC, Plumbing, Industrial/PVF, and Building Products.
Since 1933, Famous has grown into a large regional distributor that operates through its 35 locations: 1 Central Distribution Center, 2 Regional Distribution Centers, 12 Kitchen and Bath Showrooms and 18 classrooms primarily throughout Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Famous Supply supports the residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional markets for new construction, replacement, repair, remodeling, parts, and service. In addition, Famous Supply offers an associate and customer training program called Famous University.
Our purpose is to build meaningful relationships for life! We strive for continuous improvement to service our customers more effectively and work hard to reach new customers in this ever-changing market. Over the years we have stuck with the philosophy of wholesale only. We feel it is important to continue to show our loyalty to our customer base.
Famous’ greatest asset is our people. Our management, sales, operations and support teams have extensive experience in the industry. We take pride in a job well done, and we encourage a culture of teamwork among all of our Famous associates, our customers, our manufacturers and other industry professionals. Our teamwork philosophy works because we treat everyone with respect. Our innovative approach to customer service, coupled with the knowledge and expertise of our factory-trained, professional Famous Supply associates means unbeatable service.
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What does a Event/ Facility Coordinator do at Famous Supply?
As a Event/ Facility Coordinator at Famous Supply, you will: the Events Operations Associate is responsible for ensuring the training center is prepared and functional for various events. This includes managing event setup and breakdown, coordinating maintenance services, and supporting a safe environment..
Is the Event/ Facility Coordinator position at Famous Supply remote?
The Event/ Facility Coordinator position at Famous Supply is based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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