Administrative Assistant

Our Safety Culture:

The safety and health of our employees is this company's most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.


Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.


We welcome our veterans to apply!


Salary Range: $43,000- $48,000

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Location: We have 2 locations in Crawfordsville: North Plant at 1009 Sloan St.

South Plant at 600 State Road 32 West. This position is for both locations.

Lakeside Book Company is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and operational support for the facility. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors, and internal teams while supporting office administration, communication, reporting, logistics, and employee engagement activities.

This position requires someone who is organized, professional, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities while supporting the day-to-day needs of the site.

What You'll Do

• Welcome employees, visitors, vendors, and guests while supporting daily front desk needs.
• Answer phones, respond to emails, direct deliveries, and support general office communication.
• Maintain calendars, contact lists, records, reports, and site communication tools.
• Order supplies, process purchases, track service requests, and help keep the office running smoothly.
• Support onboarding, meetings, employee events, recognition activities, and site communications.
• Maintain attendance, vacation, and schedule records while handling confidential information appropriately.
• Partner with leaders and team members to support day-to-day facility needs.

What You Bring

• 2 or more years of administrative, office support, customer service, or logistics experience preferred.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, helpful approach.
• Good organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to learn internal systems and follow office processes.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and follow-through.

Physical Requirements

This role primarily works in an office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers. The position may require sitting for long periods, occasional walking or standing, and light lifting up to 10 pounds.

What we offer you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation & recognition programs

About Us:

Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company's discretion.