# Workplace & Engagement Coordinator

**Company:** [Cognition](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/cognition)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** People Ops
**Skills:** Office Coordination, Event Planning, Hospitality, Mail And Package Management, Onboarding Support, Vendor Coordination, Employee Experience, Front Desk Operations
**Posted:** 2026-06-08

> Hands-on onsite coordinator role supporting the New York office by managing daily operations, greeting guests, coordinating events, and ensuring a welcoming workplace experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Greet employees, candidates, and guests with professionalism and warmth; coordinate with building security for smooth arrivals
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries
- Coordinate ordering of employee meals (lunch, dinner) as needed
- Assist office services teams (custodial, culinary, vendors) and troubleshoot day-to-day issues
- Partner with Employee Experience team on daily needs and employee onboarding processes
- Stock and coordinate distribution of office supplies and swag
- Coordinate client meetings, interviews, and team offsites
- Assist in planning office events and activities to maintain morale
- Pitch in during busy moments, events, and high-traffic days

## Requirements
- Professional, friendly presence with strong communication skills
- Comfortable in a highly visible, customer-facing role
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through
- Able to balance structure with flexibility in a fast-moving environment
- Comfortable lifting up to 35 lbs and being on your feet throughout the day

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in front desk, office coordination, hospitality, or rapid-growth companies
- Creativity and interest in employee events

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