Administrative Assistant - Operations Support

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee

  • Nashville, Tennessee
  • 14 days ago

    Highlights

    Provides day-to-day administrative support to the Operations team, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, taking notes, and tracking follow-up tasks. Serves as a liaison between Operations leadership and retail store teams, ensuring consistent and timely communication.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNashville, Tennessee

    Description

    Job Location

    Lifsey-Retail Headquarters

    Job Summary:

    Job Description

    Essential Functions

    Logistical & Administrative Support 

    • Provides day-to-day administrative support to the Operations team, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, taking notes, and tracking follow-up tasks. 
    • Manages department calendars and tracks critical deadlines and recurring responsibilities.
    • Maintains inventory of operations-related supplies, uniforms, and retail support materials. 
    • Coordinates communication and logistical needs for store leadership and front-line staff. 

    Procurement and Inventory Coordination 

    • Submits, tracks, and manages purchase orders to support Operations and Retail initiatives.
    • Monitors and reports on inventories of Donated Goods supplies, uniforms, and operational materials. 
    • Coordinates ordering and timely distribution of departmental supplies to store and warehouse locations. 

    Retail Liaison and Field Communication 

    • Serves as a liaison between Operations leadership and retail store teams, ensuring consistent and timely communication. 
    • Assists with coordination of third-party vendors supporting store operations and facility needs. 
    • Escalates field concerns appropriately to support continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals. 
    • Primary point of contact for the Operations team with internal departments such as Accounting, Mission, Marketing and others.

    Reporting and Data Management 

    • Supports the development of departmental reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards for performance tracking and project updates. 
    • Assists in compiling data for presentations, internal communications, and executive reporting. 

    Team Engagement and Culture Building 

    • Participates in departmental initiatives, team meetings, and cross-functional collaboration. 
    • Acts as a culture ambassador by promoting Goodwill’s mission and values in all interactions. 

    Minimum Qualifications

    Required Skills

    Education

    • High school diploma or GED . 

    Experience

    • Minimum of two years of administrative experience, preferably supporting operations, facilities, or retail functions. 

    Knowledge / Skills

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365; ability to learn new systems quickly. 
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels. 
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion. 
    • Strong people skills and a collaborative mindset; strong cross-departmental communication.

    Preferred Education / Experience / Knowledge & Skills / Certifications & License

    • Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Communications, or related field.
    • Experience in customer service, office management, or multi-departmental support roles. 
    • Familiarity with purchase order and procurement systems.
    • Candidates should have a background in bookkeeping, record keeping or clerical work. 

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