Company Description

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Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing.  We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We’re rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences.  Focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant provides support in achievement of planning, organization, and task execution to enable focus on strategy that advances the company’s objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Handle disbursement of incoming and outgoing mail and packagesResponsible for ordering and maintaining office supplies and equipmentResponsible for processing vendor invoices and expenses related to roleHandle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and maintains confidentialityAssists other Administrators and departments with workload and special projectsResponsibilities include greeting clients at the front desk and answering phones, administering programs, and meeting planningWhere assigned, manage calendars and coordinates meetings, occasionally across multiple time zonesOther duties as assigned

This role is expected to work onsite in Red Wing, MN 3-4 days per week to accomplish operational needs, with the remainder of work eligible to be performed remotely.

 

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in a related area or role; Associate’s degree or Administrative Professional Certification a plus. Demonstrated experience using Microsoft office products or similar platforms to create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. Experience working in a customer service role.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (8-10 POINTS)

Working knowledge of office management systems and proceduresStrong administrative skill profile exhibiting a high level of professionalism, attention to detail and the ability to organize work and manage time effectively.Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication including the ability to effectively communicate and interface with all levels of employees and external customers. Capable of handling and appropriately prioritizing requests from multiple sources, in a timely manner. Resourceful and demonstrates an elevated level of independence and initiative to resolve issues.Demonstrated ability to work with highly confidential material.Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, office and conference room equipment, and the ability to learn and become proficient at using other technology tools as required.

Additional Information

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact [email protected] or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)