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

Have a passion for organization? Then we have something in common!  
To help us keep our ducks in a row, Lakeshore’s Bid team could use the support of a full-time Bid Administrative Assistant II who thrives in a fast-paced environment! If you are an incredibly organized and outcome-oriented 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! Lakeshore is a great place to work (if we do say so ourselves).  

A day in the office looks like this: 

Perform basic administrative duties  Manage a high volume of daily correspondences Review bid/contract documents  Data entry into Salesforce Source bids through multiple platforms Collaborate with multiple departments on specific bid projects Prepare shipping label for bid submissions Communicate with customers 

Qualifications

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

1-2 years of bidding, contracts, procurement, or relevant experience  Strong sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude   Strong administrative skills and great attention to detail   Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment   Top-notch written and verbal communication skills Ability to juggle multiple projects with superb accuracy   Proven proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook    Egoless, collaborative approach to producing great work   

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

Hourly: $20-$23 with an annual bonus of up to 10%Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bondingExcellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the restOn-site preschool for our employees’ childrenOn-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needsGenerous employee discountCasual 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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