About this role
Special Projects Assistant
Job Description - Overview: Come be a part of a creative, fast-paced, and exciting team We’re hiring a Special Projects Assistant for Hobby Lobby’s Art/Creative Department. This person will assist in event coordination and execution, and oversees day-to-day administrative and operational functions for the Special Projects Team’s projects and processes to achieve success within defined strategies and goals. If you are a well-rounded individual with strong communication, organization, and relationship building skills, then we are looking for you!
Who you are: • An open-minded team-player who takes constructive feedback gracefully and works collaboratively toward the bigger picture • A dedicated professional who develops new approaches and processes to improve performance, productivity, engagement, relations and retention • A self-motivated problem solver who enjoys researching vendors/venues, handling bookings and related correspondence, and ensure team and leadership are up to date and prepared for projects and events • A relationship builder with strong communication and negotiation skills What you will do: • Participate in vendor/venue research, bookings, correspondence, and relationship building • Ensure Team and Leadership are up to date, organized, and prepared with all information needed to kickoff, track progress of, and meet objectives for projects, processes, and events • Gather, track, record, organize and share information and assets with strong attention to detail • Conduct research, complete projects, and prepare reports and files in a timely manner • Learn new techniques, tools, and technology as required • Enter and monitor project information in MARVIN and other Team records • Perform work-related errands • Anticipate obstacles and take initiative to communicate and problem-solve before/as they arise • Consistently provide high quality work, often under the pressure of tight deadlines
Job Description - Requirements: Education and Experience: • Ability to maintain strict levels of privacy and confidentiality • Experience or qualifications in a related field with demonstrated project management skills • Proficient Mac and Microsoft Office Skills • Ability to give, accept, and apply critique and feedback • Strong work ethic that demonstrates professionalism, flexibility, reliability, and accountability • Ability to solve problems proactively with patience and intelligence • Ability to self motivate, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment • Excellent time management skills including multitasking and attention to detail • Excellent relationship building skills including communication, negotiation, and collaboration • Ability to perform Essential Job Functions with or without accommodation • Ability to sufficiently meet Employee Performance Expectations • Ability to perform job duties at the corporate office in Oklahoma City If you’re interested, please submit the required cover letter and resume.Benefits:
• Competitive Wages • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plan • 401(k) Program with company match • Paid Vacation • Sick / Personal Pay (SPP) • Employee Discount • Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) • Flexible Spending Plan • Holiday Pay • Integris Clinic and Pharmacy on campus • Chaplain Services on campus
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For reasonable accommodation of disability during the hiring process call (800) 200-1494.