Temporary Office Manager

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Look no further than POOLCORP, the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 440 Sales Centers in 13 countries and a team with more than 6,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Tile, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors.
 

Why join POOLCORP?
We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success.  As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds!
 

So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

Location: The EDGE Learning Center - 1212 10th Street, Plano, TX 75074

Pay: $20 / hr

Job Summary:
The Temporary Office Manager is responsible for assisting the Office Manager with front office activities, including the reception area, mail, large purchasing requests and facilities. This position is also responsible for directing and coordinating office services and related activities, including developing and supervising programs for the maximum utilization of services and equipment. In addition, the Temporary Office Manager is responsible for arranging internal office moves and providing arrangements for office meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the reception area to ensure effective telephone and mail communications both internally and externally to maintain professional image. 

• Supervises and coordinates overall administrative activities for the training team. 

• Supervises the maintenance and alteration of office areas and equipment, as well as layout, arrangement and housekeeping of office facilities. 

• Negotiates the purchase of and maintains stock levels for cleaning supplies, food/beverages for training classes, learning materials, office supplies and furniture, office equipment, etc., for the entire staff in accordance with company purchasing policies and budgetary restrictions. 

• Supervises the maintenance of office equipment, including copier, fax machine, etc. 

• Responsible for the facilities day-to-day operations (such as distributing building access keys and back-up to security access cards, etc.) 

• Shipping of educational materials.

• Open facility on days when there are classes in session at the EDGE facility.

• Drives EDGE van to take attendees to and from hotel.

• Orders catering for lunch and dinner through approved vendors while classes are in session.

• Prints pre-class materials as instructors need, including name tags, and helps in the setup of classrooms.

• Works with preferred hotel vendor to block rooms and book hotels for attendees that are coming to classes from out of town.

• Purchases airline tickets for manager training classes through approved vendor site.

• Maintains snacks, coffee, and beverage cooler in employee dining area when classes are in session.

• Responsible for set up and clean up of lunch and dinners that are catered into facility.

• Cleaning of classroom, kitchen and eating area on occasions when evening cleaning crew is not scheduled.

• Participates as needed in special department projects. 

Requirements:

• Ability to speak effectively before customers and employees of organization.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages.

• Strong computer skills including use of MS Office programs.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!  Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions. 
 

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.
 

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.

To apply, email [email protected]