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 a Front Desk/Safety Coordinator to join our team. In this position, you will greet visitors and walk them through registration, make sure the reception area adheres to regulations, and provide support to associates in the event of an emergency. The role requires adept people skills—as you will be visitors’ first point of contact—in addition to expert organizational skills and timeliness to accomplish various administrative tasks, such as CCTV monitoring. The ideal candidate has training in CPR and first aid, as well as a knack for juggling multiple tasks to ensure our customers and other Lakeshore associates have all the assistance they need. And we’re here to help you succeed—Lakeshore recently earned its Great Place to Work® Certification™ and is proud to put its associates first.

The position is on-site at our Carson, CA, headquarters; from 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (with an occasional Saturday). A valid driver’s license is required for consideration.

A day in the office looks like this:

• Greeting, registering, and directing visitors within Lakeshore HQ
• Providing excellent customer service to visitors, associates, and vendors
• Keeping a safe and clean reception area; complying with procedures and regulations
• Responsible for opening facility procedures, burglary and fire system support and response
• Reporting incidents found while reviewing ThinkLP, Verizon Connect GPS, and CCTV
• Conducting building operations’ daily audits
• Conducting Safety Audits on company Incident Reporting Center
• Monitoring progress of building facilities projects
• Opening the facility each day
• Overseeing incoming and outgoing package deliveries and department notifications
• Providing safety, communication, and emergency support for Kids & Co., Lakeshore’s own childcare center
• Participating as a member of the Safety Committee

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

• Proven customer service experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel and basic Windows
• Familiarity with CCTV surveillance, as well as burglary and fire system functionality and testing, preferred
• CPR/first aid certification preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License required

And here’s our end of the bargain!

• Hourly: $23-$25 with an annual bonus of up to 10%
• 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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