Administrative Support/Event Coordinator - Calico Cottage : Job Details

** Calico Cottage**

** Administrative Support/Event Coordinator**

Amityville, NY 11701

Come join the Calico Cottage, Inc. team! Since 1964, weve been the worlds largest supplier of fudge making equipment, ingredients, and marketing expertise. We're an international company with thousands of retailers worldwide, including some of the biggest names in tourism. Were adding to our exceptional staff, and if youre willing to work hard, have fun, and nibble on some of the worlds best fudge, this position may be perfect for you.

**The Job**

As the Administrative Support/Event Coordinator reporting to the Knowledge Manager, youll play a pivotal role in supporting the team, while helping to foster fun, engagement, and positive company culture. Youll exhibit professionalism, positivity, and a collaborative nature. If you have a good sense of humor, wellthats a bonus. The ideal candidate must be a critical thinker who can multi-task and take ownership of projects and assignments, yet be willing to ask for help, when needed. If youre a team player, you may just be our MVP!

Lets get back to having fun at work. Calico Cottage is inviting applicants who fit the following criteria to send in their resumes for consideration.

**Calicos Administrative Support/Event Coordinator**

Play a key role in supporting a work environment where everyone can thrive.

* Be a corporate culture cheerleaderdrive employee engagement and good will by planning and executing company events and activitieseverything from monthly birthday celebrations to holiday parties to employee appreciation events.

* Provide general administrative support for the Calico team, including helping to create presentations, ordering supplies, and seasonally updating bulletin boards.

* Assist Knowledge Manager in creating content and maintaining Calicos SharePoint intranet site and Knowledge Base document repository.

* Perform administrative tasks required by the CEO and COO, on an as needed basis. Includes setting up and recording minutes for Leadership Team Meetings.

* Lend a hand by occasionally taking customer orders and covering the reception desk.

* Undertake special projects as needed.

**Essential Requirements and Experience**

* Minimum of 2 years of administrative office experience or associates degree.

* Computer literacy including knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

* Comfortable learning different types of basic office machines, copiers, scanners, etc.

* Experience with CRM, NAV and/or Business Central helpful.

**Our Offerings**

We pride ourselves on being a tight knit organization whose culture reflects what fudge stands for - fun, indulgence, and celebration.

Calico promotes values-based business practices and integrity. With unwavering support from the owners and senior management, employees are encouraged to evolve and thrive through continuous professional development. Our company strives to be a true meritocracy, supporting performance-based mobility and providing plenty of opportunities for growth for hard-working employees.

Few industries produce as many smiles as ours--including those of our employees. If you too want to enjoy coming to work each day, join our team. We make every day a special one.

**As an integral member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes:**

* Competitive Salary

* Paid Time Off Plan and Paid Holidays

* Health (Medical) Insurance

* Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance

* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

* Length of Service Awards

* Employee Assistance Program (employee benefit program that assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being).

* **Ice Cream Fridays** during fair weather months

* **On-Site Gym** including free fitness classes and personal training with a professional trainer

* **Flu Shots & Biometric Screenings** sponsored annually on-site

* **Birthday & Holiday Celebrations** held to foster fun and team interaction

* **Employee Appreciation Events** with great food, fun and team building for all team members and their families

* **Charity Drives** held throughout the year to give all Calico team members an opportunity to support our local community

* **Sporting Event** ticket raffles to NY Islanders Hockey and US Tennis Open

* **Employee Referral Program** rewards employees for referring qualified new hires to Calico

* **Lunch & Learn Seminars** on topics such as wellness & personal finance

* **Voluntary Insurance & Protection Services** for accident & illness, home & auto, pet care, and identity theft protection

* **Voluntary Dental Insurance**

* **Voluntary Vision Insurance**

* **Pre-tax Voluntary 401(k) Plan (company match)**

* **Defensive Driving Courses** conveniently held on-site to provide education and insurance discounts

* **Discounts!** Everything from entertainment and sporting tickets to Verizon Wireless, Brooks Brothers, and select Apple products

* And, of course**Plenty of the Best Fudge Youve Ever Tasted!**

*Calico Cottage, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and* *prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.*