INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - Project Manager (Remote)

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60 retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

We’re providing thousands of schools with dream classrooms—and we need your help!
Our Proposal Team takes empty classrooms and fills them with the furniture, teacher supplies and learning materials they need most. But selecting the right items requires expertise…and that’s where you come in! We’re looking for someone with a solid grounding in early learning/elementary curriculum to use their knowledge of the classroom to make appropriate product choices for schools nationwide. In addition to a passion for education, you need exceptional attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Teachers, administrators and curriculum developers are strongly encouraged to apply. You will quickly learn that there has never been a better time to join Lakeshore! 

Please note that this position is open to internal candidates only. External candidates who apply will not be considered for this role.

A day at Lakeshore looks like this:

• Reading and interpreting blueprints
• Creating accurate classroom layouts from notes and rough sketches
• Performing in-depth product selection: indoor and outdoor classroom furniture (including desks, tables, chairs, storage units, etc.), carpets, supplemental learning materials to support multiple curriculum areas, and other essential teacher supplies
• Using room design software to support the classroom design process
• Working with internal/external partners to provide flawless customer service
• Providing miscellaneous team support to meet tight deadlines and project goals

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 5+ years of classroom experience or curriculum development in an early learning/elementary setting
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• Thorough knowledge of early learning/elementary standards and curricula
• Familiarity with Lakeshore product lines for early learning/elementary settings
• Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced setting 
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, a strong team mentality and outcome orientation 
• Customer service orientation and collaborative approach with multiple cross-functional teams and internal/external customers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Reader; comfortable with learning new technology
• Top-notch written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

At Lakeshore, we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties. For employees residing outside of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, pay is based on national market.

For this position, new employees joining Lakeshore are typically brought into the organization at an hourly rate between $29.55 - $39.90 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate's relevant experience, location, and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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