Junior Administrative Assistant

Job Summary

Beyond any normal administrative responsibilities needed within the department, this position will assist in the planning and execution of events throughout the year (events include Service Awards, Admin Day, Associate Appreciation BBQ, New Hire Luncheons, State of the Company Meetings, Heading Home Up and Out, Giving Tree, etc.). In addition, the role will maintain and update the Associate Discount Directory. The position would involve working with internal Associates to organize golf clinics and leagues, organize and schedule CPR and Self Defense Training, assist with administrative responsibilities for the Associate of the Quarter program, as well as any other special projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support for Manager of Associate Engagement
• Responds to questions and requests and researches information
• Interfaces with a variety of internal and external individuals
• Involves appropriate associates from other departments as needed when planning an event
• Provides secretarial and administrative support for department
• Maintains and updates the Associate Discount Directory
• Makes sure all administrative projects and initiatives are fully hands on during events to ensure successful execution while problem solving issues as they arise

Required Skills

• Must possess strong organizational and administrative skills and the ability to multitask and maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Must have excellent phone manner, solid written and verbal communication skills and be customer service oriented
• Strong Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to learn, take direction well and be a team player
• Flexibility and a positive attitude are required

About the Role

The Client Activities Group (TAG) is a function within Internal Communications and Brand, and TAG handles most events that take place at the Home Office.

Required Experience

• 1–2 years of administrative experience in a corporate setting, is required

About the Client

This client is a Fortune 100 retail organization and the world's leading off-price apparel and home fashions company, operating more than 5,200 stores across ten countries under iconic retail brands spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. With a business model built on delivering quality, brand-name, and designer merchandise at prices typically 20 to 60 percent below full-price retail, this organization has created one of the most distinctive and enduring value propositions in global retail.

About GTT

GTG is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.