Workplace Coordinator

Who we are The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort, and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators, and problem solvers to help us create it. Who you are Metropolis is seeking a passionate and proactive Workplace Experience Coordinator to bring energy, creativity, and structure to our Chicago HQ. This role blends the strategic with the hands-on, managing day-to-day office operations while also owning the employee experience in ways that inspire connection, culture, and collaboration. If you're someone who loves making a workplace feel alive, thrives on multi-tasking, and takes ownership of every detail from vendor management to events, this is your chance to shape the return-to-office experience that people talk about. What you'll do Oversee daily office operations and facilities management, serving as the primary lead for building-related issues, office policies, maintenance updates, and onsite vendor relationships Maintain a welcoming, safe, and secure working environment, ensuring all reception areas, conference rooms, and common spaces are consistently tidy, presentable, and functional Serve as the face of the office for all employees and guests, providing a warm welcome, general assistance, and directions to address immediate needs Manage the visitor and access control process, including verifying guest credentials, issuing security badges, and ensuring a seamless check-in experience Monitor and maintain a robust inventory of all office, kitchen, and catering supplies, proactively arranging orders to ensure the workspace is always fully stocked Manage all incoming and outgoing mail and packages, overseeing the receipt, sorting, and distribution of deliveries Manage the local ticketing platform and internal requests, prioritizing and resolving office issues, fielding phone calls, and routing inquiries to the appropriate departments Oversee workplace scheduling and coordination, which includes managing conference room calendars, confirming meetings, and resolving scheduling conflicts Serve as a cross-functional liaison, collaborating with IT for technical support, Finance for expense tracking and invoices, and the People Team to facilitate resource setup for new hire onboarding Coordinate workplace events and daily perks, including office lunch programs and various ad hoc Workplace Experience projects What we're...