We are rethinking the workplace experience.
The Convene portfolio is a hospitality company that designs and operates a network of meeting, event, and flexible office locations across the U.S. and UK. Our brands include Convene, etc.venues by Convene, and Convene Signature.
We are a global leader in future-of-work solutions, bringing a hospitality-driven experience to the workplace. We serve as a partner, not just a place, for our clients and members, offering concierge-style services, dedicated support teams, and in-house resources, allowing our clients and members to focus on what they do best.
The passion our company has for creating impactful work experiences for our clients extends to all of our employees as well. If you’re interested in helping us provide inspiring and unforgettable moments, consider joining our team.
We are a values-driven company and we strive for Convene employees to be healthy, have flexibility, and have access to resources and support at work so they can lead a full life outside of the office.
Hospitality-driven
Convene is first and foremost a hospitality company that operates within the meeting, event, and shared workplace industries. We create inspiring destinations for clients, members, and landlords to meet, work, and host experiential events.
Focused on innovation
Our clients’ evolving needs drive our passion for innovation and motivate us to constantly develop new creative solutions. If you’re a creative problem solver who doesn’t settle for “good enough,” you’ll feel at home here.
Our employees have access to comprehensive insurance plans that cover medical, dental, and vision so they can stay healthy. Additional benefits and resources include FSA, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, fertility and family planning resources, and a virtual dedicated health advocate.
We offer our employees a 401K with employer match, financial wellness education, life insurance, and transit incentives. We also prioritize professional advancement, offering a robust catalog of online learning opportunities and workshops focused on leadership development, professional growth, and skills-based training.
Employees have access to generous paid time off, including paid holiday breaks and birthday PTO to promote work-life balance and wellness. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, and a variety of perks and discounts to support your everyday life.
We prioritize a balance of in-person collaboration and flexible remote productivity with our hybrid work policy. This allows our global teams to thrive and have opportunities to work together in our Convene cities, as roles allow.
Diversity & inclusion
At Convene, we are committed to becoming 1% better every day, which includes a strong and ongoing focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to be their true selves. This commitment is reflected in our organizational practices and our approach to work. With the support of our leadership team and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we collaborate and seek out input in order to foster a diverse and inclusive environment.
Enabling those who want to give back or grow, we offer an annual application-based paid sabbatical program to those who want to invest in their communities.
Awards and recognitions
* Best Small & Medium Workplaces, Fortune Magazine | 2018, 2020
* Best Workplaces in New York, Fortune Magazine | 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021
* Best Workplaces in the Meetings Industry, Meetings & Conventions Magazine | 2018
* Top Companies - Startups, LinkedIn | 2017
* 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies, Inc. Magazine | 2017-2019, 2024
* Best Places to Work for Midsize Companies in NY, BuiltIn NY | 2022
* Best Places to Work Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, BuiltIn | 2023
The Convene portfolio is a global lifestyle hospitality company that designs and operates premium meeting, event, and flexible office spaces.
We are the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK. With a network of nearly 40 locations across nine cities, the Convene portfolio includes Convene, etc.venues by Convene, and Convene Signature.
With a combined 45+ years of experience, Convene brands bring hospitality and lifestyle into traditional commercial real estate assets. We partner with the industry’s top landlords to deliver increased building value while also creating premium experiences for tenants.
The company counts Ares and RXR Realty among its investors, and has been named one of America’s 100 Most Promising Companies by Forbes and a Best Workplace by Inc. magazine, Fortune magazine, and BuiltIn .
At Convene, we are committed to being 1% better every day, and our core values are G.R.I.T. - an acronym for Genuine, Relentless, Integrity, and Teamwork.
We offer DE&I programming, along with an active mentorship program and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
* We look for individuals who have a strong desire to learn and can be their whole self while embodying our core values of G.R.I.T.
* We strive for every individual to feel at home at work and we recognize that, together, our team is smarter, stronger, and positioned for success when we allow individual strengths to shine.
* We also look for candidates who embody “growth company DNA,” meaning they are considered positive, flexible, adaptable, and builders who seek out and are comfortable with change.
* We also look for driven individuals with a high degree of intellectual curiosity and the ability to absorb new concepts quickly.
* We encourage our employees to visualize and develop their own individual career paths at Convene.
* By identifying your areas of strength and potential, goal setting, and taking action, individuals can build dream careers here.
* We have an above-industry average transfer and promotion rate demonstrating that we are committed to growing individuals’ careers from within. We do this by offering individuals continuous learning, development, and growth opportunities through our ERGs, professional development programs, mentorship opportunities, and more.
Convene offers a variety of internship, apprenticeship, and full-time opportunities that are designed to educate, empower, and jumpstart your career with us.
Though we hope to expand our capabilities in the future, Convene is not able to sponsor work Visas at this time. We are also not able to transfer existing visas from your current employer to Convene.
At Convene, one of our recruiting team’s main goals is to match prospective candidates with roles that best suit their experience. We suggest applying for roles that are most aligned with your background in addition to providing a resume that speaks to concrete examples of this experience.
We highly suggest familiarizing yourself with our company, values, and mission in addition to the requirements of the role prior to your interview. During your interview, we suggest speaking to concrete examples of your skills, experience, and interests so your interviewer can understand what value you may bring to the team.
We believe it’s important for you to always be and dress as your genuine self. With that said, you will find most of our employees dressing somewhere between Smart Casual and Business Casual.
Each interview process is unique and designed by the individual hiring manager to be able to identify the best talent for their team. The role you are applying and interviewing for will determine when and where this interview will take place. All remote corporate roles will have video interviews while some property positions may require you to come onsite to interview. Your individual recruiter will outline this process for you when interviews kick off.
We encourage you to reach out to your recruiter so they are able to either provide you with the contact details of your interviewer(s) or share your note directly with the hiring manager.
Your recruiter will be able to help you understand the specific timeline for the opening you've applied and interviewed for. As each process is different and unique to that role, there is no set timeline though we do our best to move things along as quickly as possible!
Yes. While we wish things always worked out the first time around, we support and encourage you to apply for new opportunities as they come up. Our recruiters are here to provide you with constructive feedback about your past interviews in an effort that may help you land your next role with us.
Your recruiter and new team will be in direct communication with you prior to your first day of work with us. You should expect to receive a variety of emails that include information about next steps, equipment, and a specially designed onboarding plan for your first two weeks with us.
We are here to make sure that you are in the best position possible to thrive in your new role by providing you with the support, education, training, and development necessary. Convene has a dedicated Learning & Development team that will help make your onboarding experience as enjoyable, informative, and seamless as possible.
Every role is different here at Convene but if your specific business involves the use of some sort of equipment that employees need to do their job – then this equipment, such as a laptop, is generally provided by Convene.
During each stage of the interview process, you should expect to receive feedback from our team but once the interview process has wrapped up, you will receive a candidate survey where we ask you how you found the process so we can improve it for future applicants.
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