Mead Lumber Company, Inc. is hiring: Office Assistant in Ames

Description

Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees will have a stake in our shared success.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.

Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: The Office Assistant is primarily responsible for capturing and creating visual content that promotes the company’s brand, products, and community presence. This includes taking photos and videos, editing content for social media and marketing materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture high-quality photos and videos of products, team members, customers, and community events.
• Create and post engaging content across social media platforms.
• Edit and organize photos/videos for use across social media.
• Update company website and job postings with current information.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to analyze problems and implement sound business resolutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of office equipment and Microsoft Office with proficiency in Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong photography and basic photo/video editing skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) for business use.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

Additional Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.