Administrative Assistant|Flexible|Visalia

Your Next Step in Visalia

Snapshot

  • Apply your your professional skills skills at our Visalia location.
  • Worksite: Visalia, CA
  • Hiring Organization: Hy-Vee
  • Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
  • Required Experience: Entry-Level.
  • Project-based work with clear objectives.
  • Position: Administrative Assistant (Flexible/Contract, Visalia)
  • Pay: $17-$21/Hour (approx. $39.5k/Year)
  • This Visalia-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our Hy-Vee team in Visalia, CA is growing.
  • Benefit from working in Visalia, a key hub for the Retail Administration industry.


Provide the Ultimate Executive Support

About Hy-Vee

As an employee-owned supermarket chain, Hy-Vee operates massive, complex stores that function like small corporations. The Administrative Assistant is the organizational powerhouse who supports the Store Director and the management team. When you embark on an entry-level career in retail administration with us, you are joining an empowered team dedicated to efficiency and customer satisfaction behind the scenes.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking highly organized, professional, and friendly individuals to manage the executive desk of the store. As an Administrative Assistant, you will field high-level phone calls, manage schedules, and process vital paperwork. You will serve as the gatekeeper and facilitator, delivering the signature efficiency that sets Hy-Vee apart in the grocery industry. This role requires exceptional multitasking skills and a customer-service mindset.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

  • Executive Support: Manage the Store Director's calendar, schedule vendor meetings, and prepare agendas for weekly department manager meetings.
  • Communications: Act as the primary operator for the main store phone line, routing customer compliments, complaints, and business inquiries to the appropriate parties.
  • Document Management: Draft, format, and distribute internal memos, ensuring all store signage and employee communications are professional and accurate.
  • Event Coordination: Assist in planning store-wide events, community outreach programs, and catering requests for large corporate clients.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

We ensure our administrative experts are rewarded for their dedication:

  • Salary: Competitive hourly pay of $17.00 to $21.00.
  • Employee Ownership: Participate in our highly lucrative Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Career Growth: Clear pathways into HR Coordination, Store Administration, or Corporate roles.
  • Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages available for eligible team members.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
  • No college degree required; previous clerical, reception, or administrative assistant experience is highly preferred.
  • Must possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard office equipment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a highly professional phone etiquette.
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