Administrative Specialist - Military veterans preferred

The Administrative Specialist is the glue that holds the office together! If you're the type of person that shines in an administrative support role for a dynamic team, we have a great opportunity for you! Our Lamar office in Las Vegas, Nevada is now hiring a new team member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding areas.

The purpose of the Administrative Specialist is to provide administrative support to the various departments. This position will handle routine office duties and work closely with the Office Manager to ensure that the office functions efficiently and effectively.

What you can expect from us:

A Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work schedule 
An hourly range of $16.50 - $17.50/ hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and Juneteenth
A comprehensive 4-week training program 
Career advancement opportunities 
Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
Multiple medical plan options
Dental and vision insurance
401K plan with company contributions for participation 
Paid parental leave
Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

What we are looking for in YOU:

Requires an excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal
Skill in speaking with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds
Requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
Strong work ethic â?? someone who takes great pride in professionalism, responsibility, and is proactive
Must be able to work independently and as a team member
Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Docs
Ability to use fax machine, copiers, scanners and multi-line phone system
Requires the ability to handle different challenges each day and adequately prioritize those demands

Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or Equivalent required
Associates degree, business school certification, and/or some college preferred
A minimum of 6 months of office experience is required. In lieu of experience, college education will be accepted.
Or another equivalent combination of education and experience
A driver's license is preferred.

Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position. 

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email applicantassistance@lamar.com.

A day in the life:

Perform administrative support tasks; type correspondence, compile data for expense and statistical reports.
Operate telephone to answer, screen and route calls; relay messages
Greet and answer inquiries from general public, customers and visitors; route and resolve information requests
Process outgoing mail and receive deliveries
Type correspondence; compile data for expense and statistical reports
Coordinate space and office organization; maintaining paper and electronic files
Filing duties â?? maintaining both paper and electronic files
Assist with AP and AR duties for the office but not ultimately responsible for them
Create excel spreadsheets for clients and Sales Account Executives
Activate contracts and assist with billing process and duties
 Will work directly with OM and AGM, assisting with various tasks, including client maintenance in
customer portal and tracking client payments made on Aged Trial Balance report
May assist with various sales related coordinator duties

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The primary work environment for this position is the office.
The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting more than 50%, and talking.
Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 10%.

Who we are:

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.

We provide ad space through:

Billboards
Interstate logos
Handpainted murals
Transportation and airports
The largest network of digital billboards in the United States

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.

Lamar is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic

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