Office Assistant & Conference Coordinator

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for an Office Assistant & Conference Coordinator to help support our business.  As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do.  We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.”  We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it.  Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As an Office Assistant & Conference Center Coordinator you will have the opportunity to support the daily operations of the corporate office.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by providing administrative, clerical, and facility support.  In addition, this role supports conference center operations, including meeting coordination, event set-up, and facility oversight. 

So, what will you be doing as an Office Assistant and Conference Center Coordinator?

• Provide clerical and administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations
• Complete paperwork, respond to emails, manage spreadsheets, and maintain an organized filing system
• Support managers and employees through a variety of administrative and communication tasks
• Answer and direct incoming calls while delivering excellent customer service
• Provide receptionist coverage, including welcoming visitors and handling inquiries
• Assist with mailroom operations, including campus mail delivery, post office runs, and package processing
• Operate postal equipment and log incoming shipments accurately
• Maintain office supply inventory and coordinate ordering as needed
• Coordinate meetings and events with internal departments
• Set up and tear down of conference rooms and meeting spaces while ensuring all meeting needs are met, including room setup refreshments, catering coordination, audiovisual support, and replenishment of supplies
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of conference rooms, kitchen areas, and event spaces
• Support company events, including larger meetings and special functions
• Assist with general facilities and conference center support as needed
• Perform weekly inspections of the Wellness Center to ensure cleanliness, organization, and proper working conditions of equipment
• Assist with other tasks and responsibilities as assigned to ensure efficient operations

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Excellent communication skills and professional phone etiquette
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks related to mail delivery and event setup
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) preferred

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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