Administrative Assistant

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

Our people are at the heart of our success.    
   
That’s why our continued investment in our people—including employee engagement, DE&I, and attracting, developing, and retaining top talent—has never been greater. Lakeshore’s team is growing, and we are currently searching for a dynamic onsite administration assistant to align objectives with our employees and management on our distribution center campus. Reporting to our Director of HR, you will create partnerships to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects our business objectives. If this sounds like you—and you’re an amazing person to work with—we’d love, you on our team!   

A day in the office looks like this: 

• Working with management and employees to improve work relationships and build morale 
• Providing administrative and operational support to the department  
• Organization, implementation, and communication of all employee activities   
• Completing administrative tasks such as filing, scanning and building presentations 
• Visitor concierge to provide any needs while they are onsite   

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:     
• Bachelor's degree preferred   
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software   
• Top-notch written and verbal communication skills   
• Ability to juggle multiple projects with superb accuracy   
• Strong sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude   
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail   

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, plus a bonus plan
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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