administrative assistant (6 month contract)

#Nowbrewing – administrative assistant, 6-month contract - Retail Operations (Remote)

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. Our mission, to inspire and nurture the human spirit, one person, one cup, one neighborhood at a time has never been more relevant and important.

This job contributes to Starbucks success by being trusted collaborators and thought partners to regional directors, providing strategic calendaring, communication, recognition and administrative duties in support of market priorities.

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Completes administrative projects including coordinating or tracking budgets, invoice coding, tracking travel expenses, updating databases, generating reports and identifying variances.
• Composes and types general correspondence including memos and e-mails. Prepares charts, tables, graphs and other presentation material. Proofreads copy for spelling, grammar and layout, and makes appropriate edits.
• Supports the process of onboarding district managers including obtaining necessary computer equipment.
• Organizes and maintains virtual filing system(s). Responds to phone calls and written requests for information. Research issues and gathers information. May index records and information.
• Provides advanced administrative support and project coordination to multiple partners within a business unit or department. Identifies and implements processes to improve work flow, organization and communication. Serves as a primary point of contact to distribute material and communicate standard operating procedures. Responds to requests for information.
• Schedules and coordinates complex meetings, training, seminars, activities and business travel for departmental partners. May take and publish meeting minutes.
• Effectively builds relationship with operational and business development leaders as well as other support partners including licensees to support market and leadership priorities.
  
  

Summary Of Experience

• General office administration
• 3-5 years admin experience
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Multi-unit/multi-leader administrative support.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to build trust based and collaborative relationships with cross functional partners.
• Ability to make recommendations on changes in approach, concepts, and the design of solutions as a member of a team.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
  
  

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our Future Savings plan and Bean Stock. What’s more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.ca for details.

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At Starbucks, one of our values is to create a culture of warmth and belonging, where we treat each other with dignity and care in a diverse and welcoming workplace. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving our customers from diverse communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or language and any other factor protected by applicable law.

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