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.

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to strategically and proactively support a group of executives across our Sales Support team. In this role, you will use strong project-management abilities, sound judgment and outstanding organizational skills to anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, analyze data and strategize solutions. The ideal candidate is a capable self-starter who is resourceful in solving problems with minimal direction and thrives in a challenging yet fun environment. 

A day on the job looks like this: 

• Proactively maintain and manage calendars in multiple time zones, including scheduling recurring meetings, prioritizing appropriately and using good judgment to handle complex scheduling and planning needs 
• Review, categorize and organize business and personal correspondence, maintaining an orderly system for effective retrieval and ensuring timely responses 
• Run and analyze reports, extracting valuable insights to support informed decision-making 
• Track and coordinate expenses; book travel 
• Conduct high-level research and prep for meetings, including maintaining base PowerPoint decks, preparing executive summaries, conducting article and funding reviews, etc. 
• Handling a wide variety of responsibilities and situations, including business communications, project follow-up, time and schedule management, and other team projects/tasks that arise 
• Fulfilling a project-management function and following up with executives on all open projects from conception through completion 

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

• 3+ years of experience providing executive-level support 
• Tech savvy (ability to manage social media, including LinkedIn) 
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks/projects with superb accuracy 
• Top-notch attention to detail 
• Calm under pressure; ability to work under deadlines 
• Creative problem-solving skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Proven proficiency with technology (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams/Zoom, etc.) 
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to build relationships 
• Solid judgment, applying tact and discretion at all levels; knowledge of how and when to refer or escalate issues 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 
• Knowledge of Salesforce required

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Hourly: $28-$36 with an annual bonus of up to 10%
• 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
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• 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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