Business Support Assistant – Professional Development Support: 3-6 Month Contract (Remote) - Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC

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.

Get your foot in the door of a local company with a national reputation for excellence.

We are currently searching for a talented Business Support Assistant to temporarily join our team. This might be an entry-level position with a 3-6 month contract, but the view is fantastic! Providing key operational and administrative support to Professional Development, you will get the inside-picture of how a multimillion-dollar company functions day to day. 

This position requires strong administrative skills, a customer-service orientation, and an ability to learn on your feet. If you are an incredibly organized individual who wants to learn new skills in a challenging yet fun environment—and you have a passion for helping others and pitching in where needed—then don’t pass up this opportunity!  

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

• 2-3 years of experience 
• Break down projects into tasks and track their progress, ensuring accountability and visibility into project timelines
• Strong foundation in Microsoft Office:
  • Outlook for scheduling
  • Excel for basics of pivot tables and manipulation of data sets
  • SharePoint and OneNote for managing our document/project notes repository
• Experience with Zoom:
  • Pull attendance reports and chat logs
• College degree preferred
• Strong administrative, analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks with accuracy
• Capacity for providing outstanding customer service
• Great sense of urgency

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Hourly: $19-$21.75
• 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 
 
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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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