Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Location: Framingham, MA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — Onsite minimum Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; Monday or Friday onsite when events are scheduled

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (contract-to-perm potential)
• Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential to extend)
• Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This Administrative Assistant role provides administrative support for the Manager of Associate Engagement at a leading off-price apparel and home fashion retailer. The position is fully hands-on during events and requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Responds to questions and requests and researches information
• Interfaces with a variety of internal and external individuals
• Involves appropriate associates from other departments as needed when planning an event
• Provides secretarial and administrative support for department
• Monitors department email box and responds to inquiries quickly
• Organizes and distributes Service Awards gift packets
• Prepares various routine and complex reports filling in the appropriate information needed for events
• Oversees and monitors administrative projects and initiatives
• Fully hands on during events to ensure successful execution while problem solving issues as they arise
• Performs other duties as required or directed

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to multitask and maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent phone manner, solid written and verbal communication skills, and customer service orientation
• Strong Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to learn, take direction well, and be a team player
• Flexibility and a positive attitude

Required Experience

• 1–2 years of administrative experience in a corporate setting required

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Will not be required to work over 40 hours per week
• Local candidates only

Important Notes

• Interview process consists of 2 interviews
• Only 1 candidate submission accepted

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a Fortune 500 off-price apparel and home fashion retailer — the leading company of its kind in the U.S. and worldwide — operating over 4,500 stores across nine countries and four e-commerce sites. The organization is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and being a responsible corporate citizen, employing administrative professionals, associate engagement specialists, and retail operations staff across its global network.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-02685

Industry: Administrative & Support