Project Manager

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60 retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our Learning Environments team. In this role, you will support schools across the country as they create learning environments filled with furniture and materials that serve a wide range of learners. The position also requires employing education expertise to create 2-D and 3-D drawings of environments that align with curriculum, licensing and other essential standards. Applicants should have exceptional attention to detail, creative problem-solving skills and a goal-orientated approach to designing ideal spaces for learning and development. The ideal candidate possesses thorough knowledge of early learning and K–12 standards and curricula.

A day on the job looks like this

• Reviewing requests for education spaces—including reading and interpreting blueprints, developing plans based on student enrollment and selecting furniture that meets aesthetic and functional needs
• Creating drawings, renderings and other design deliverables that clearly communicate design intent 
• Performing in-depth product selection for indoor and outdoor classroom environments, including desks, tables, chairs, storage units, carpets, supplemental learning materials and other essential assets
• Partnering with colleagues to present Lakeshore’s vision to educators and administrators while thoughtfully addressing questions and concerns

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• 5+ years of classroom experience or exposure to curriculum development
• Strong design sensibilities are a plus
• Sharp creative and spatial problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with Lakeshore product lines for early learning/K–12 settings is a plus
• Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced setting
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Customer-service orientation and a collaborative approach to work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat Reader; comfortable learning new technology; working knowledge of design/specification software like CAP/CET Designer is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore, we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties. For employees residing outside of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, pay is based on national market.

For this position, new employees joining Lakeshore are typically brought into the organization at an hourly rate between $29.56 – $39.90 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate’s relevant experience, location, and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.  To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers  Equal Employment Opportunity Policy People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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Lakeshore is an E-Verify employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Please see the E-Verify Participation Poster and Know Your Rights Poster in English and Spanish for more information.