Google seeks professional gofer
Go to an almost-Ivy League and come away with a 3.5 GPA? Have "excellent customer-service experience" and a "strong knowledge of the community, area and region" around Mountain View? Then you might be glad to know that Google is hiring a new "corporate concierge" who's job responsibilities will include "making restaurant reservations, ordering flowers, recommending places to dine." We copied the whole job description below, but we're pretty sure Google already has a candidate in mind. (Hint: He's famous for starting a directory that would be perfectly handy doing this job.)
Corporate Concierge - Mountain View
This position is located in Mountain View, CA
The Area: Human Resources - BenefitsGoogle employees have a wide variety of interests both inside and outside Google. We strive to design a unique benefits package that helps Googlers balance their busy lives and allows them to focus on the things they love to do. To that end, the Benefits group has developed a wide variety of comprehensive programs to meet the various needs of our diverse population. The programs we offer at our US headquarters include a world-class children's center, a wellness center with on-site physicians, four full-service fitness centers and massage services. We provide free gourmet food and self-service laundry plus access to many vendors who offer onsite services such as haircuts and car wash. All of these are offered are in addition to our top-tier health plans and a generous 401(k) matching program.
The Role: Corporate ConciergeAs Corporate Concierge, you'll be responsible for fulfilling U.S. employees' personal requests and creating perks that make employees' lives easier in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:* Work closely with all levels of employees throughout the company and help coordinate personal services, including making restaurant reservations, ordering flowers, recommending places to dine
* Source and administer regional perk programs, including discount ticket programs and corporate partnerships
* Establish and maintain an online resource center for personal services such as event planning, housekeeping services, restaurant recommendations and spas
* Develop, design and negotiate creative personal support and entertainment offers
* Support other perk programs and eventsRequirements:
* BA or BS degree
* Excellent customer-service experience
* Strong knowledge of the community, area and region
* Demonstrated professionalism, confidence, strong organizational skills, efficiency, initiative, resourcefulness and adaptability to change
* Highly trustworthy at all times and able to deal with confidential information
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Strong computer skills (knowledge of HTML and web design preferred)