GIFT WRAP ASSOCIATE
Von Maur · West Des Moines, IA
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Gift Wrap Associate As a Gift Wrap Associate you represent Von Maur and impact our reputation as America's Leading Department Store. You'll have the opportunity to put the finishing touches on the customer's purchase, ensuring a memorable shopping experience. What You'll Do: • Own the customer experience – greet people sincerely, be friendly and thank every customer • Prepare and wrap gifts timely, with attention to detail • Replenish gift wrap supplies and maintain a clean department • Gift wrap and prepare merchandise for shipping • Schedule is seasonal and may vary based on business needs What You Can Expect: We're committed to helping you thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support for you and your family. • Competitive wages • Generous merchandise discount • No extended holiday hours About Us: Von Maur's reputation as a company is directly tied to our legendary customer service. Still family owned today, our culture is built on supporting and valuing our employees who make it all possible. We're committed to being a great place to work, where you can take pride in your work and grow professionally.
$18–$25/hr
Office Manager / Executive Assistant
Institute of Inspection , Cleaning and Restoration Certification · West Des Moines, IA
Benefits: • Opportunity for advancement • Profit sharing • Training & development Job Title: Office Manager Job Summary: We are seeking a highly organized, dependable, and customer-focused Office Manager to support daily administrative operations and help keep our team running efficiently. This role is responsible for managing inbound phone calls, coordinating schedules for inspections and remediation work, handling email correspondence, supporting accounts payable and receivable processes, making follow-up calls, and assisting leadership with inventory tracking and ordering. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and able to communicate clearly with customers, vendors, team members, and leadership. Key Responsibilities Administrative & Office Support The Office Manager will serve as a central point of contact for office operations and will help ensure that communication, scheduling, and administrative tasks are handled accurately and efficiently. Responsibilities include: • Answer and direct inbound phone calls in a professional and courteous manner. • Respond to customer, vendor, and internal team inquiries by phone and email. • Coordinate and manage email correspondence, including follow-ups, scheduling confirmations, and general communication. • Maintain organized records, files, schedules, and documentation. • Support leadership with administrative tasks, reporting, and day-to-day coordination. • Help ensure the office operates smoothly and efficiently. Scheduling & Coordination This position will play a key role in coordinating work for field team members and ensuring inspections, remediations, and projects are scheduled properly. Responsibilities include: • Schedule inspections, remediation appointments, and project-related visits for team members. • Coordinate calendars and communicate scheduling details to customers, employees, vendors, and leadership. • Make follow-up phone calls regarding appointments, project updates, estimates, outstanding items, and customer questions. • Track upcoming inspections, active jobs, project timelines, and pending follow-ups. • Communicate schedule changes promptly and professionally. • Assist in keeping projects organized from initial contact through completion. Accounts Payable & Receivable Support The Office Manager will assist with basic accounting-related administrative tasks to support accurate billing, payments, and financial tracking. Responsibilities include: • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable documentation. • Prepare, send, and track invoices as needed. • Enter vendor bills, customer payments, and related financial information into the appropriate system. • Follow up on outstanding invoices or payment questions. • Coordinate with leadership, vendors, and customers regarding billing and payment matters. • Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation. Inventory Tracking & Ordering This role will assist leadership with monitoring office and operational inventory to help ensure supplies and materials are available when needed. Responsibilities include: • Assist with tracking inventory levels for supplies, materials, and equipment. • Help identify items that need to be reordered. • Place or coordinate orders as directed by leadership. • Communicate with vendors regarding product availability, pricing, orders, and delivery timelines. • Maintain organized inventory records and assist with periodic inventory reviews. Qualifications • Previous experience in office administration, office management, scheduling, customer service, or a similar role preferred. • Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes is a plus. • Strong phone, email, and written communication skills. • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities. • Professional, reliable, and detail-oriented. • Comfortable working with customers, vendors, field staff, and leadership. • Proficiency with basic computer systems, email, calendars, spreadsheets, and office software. • Ability to learn company-specific software, scheduling platforms, accounting systems, or project management tools. Preferred Skills • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to follow through on tasks without frequent reminders. • Customer-service mindset with a calm and professional communication style. • Problem-solving ability and willingness to take initiative. • Familiarity with scheduling field service teams, inspections, remediation work, construction, restoration, or project-based services is helpful. • Basic understanding of invoicing, billing, purchase orders, and vendor coordination. Work Environment This position begins as office-based, with flexibility to WFH occasionally as needed, and requires frequent communication by phone, email, and internal systems. The Office Manager will work closely with leadership, administrative staff, field team members, vendors, and customers to support daily operations and project coordination. Reporting Structure The Office Manager will report directly to company leadership or the designated operations manager and will work closely with team members across administrative, field, and project operations. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys being the organizational hub of the office. They are comfortable answering phones, coordinating schedules, following up with customers, supporting basic accounting functions, and helping leadership stay organized. They take pride in accuracy, communication, and keeping projects and people on track. Flexible work from home options available. Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour Green Home Solutions is a company dedicated to improving indoor air quality. Studies show that people spend 90% of their time indoors and while asthma, allergies, and air quality related sicknesses are on the rise, Green Home Solutions has the answer. We offer fast, affordable and effective ways to solve indoor air problems Our mission is to reduce indoor air impurities that may cause illnesses; therefore, creating better work, school, and living environments for everyone. Our services include mold and odor removal, hospital grade disinfection, dispensing probiotics to provide a protective shield against indoor contaminants and maintaining the environment with air duct cleaning and crawlspace/basement encapsulation. Green Home Solutions specializes in using products with plant-based ingredients and are safe when used as directed. Before we can ensure the high standards of our quality services, we first have to build a team of reliable and dedicated professionals. Every Green Home Solutions employee is an ambassador of our core values and is devoted to ensuring customer satisfaction. If you're interested in a career with Green Home Solutions, please review our positions. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to the franchisor.
Office Administrator - Windsor Windows
Woodgrain · West Des Moines, IA
Office Administrator - Windsor Windows Posting Start Date: 7/31/26 Division: Windsor Windows Posting Area: Business Management Job Location: West Des Moines, IA Windsor Windows & Doors, a division of Woodgrain, manufactures wood, vinyl and cellular PVC windows and patio doors. We specialize in designing and crafting quality products to the customer's exact specifications. With manufacturing facilities in Iowa and North Carolina, our products are sold throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Windsor Windows & Doors aspires to be the window company that is Easy To Do Business With. This means that we strive to provide superior service, meet the highest of standards, adapt to changing market conditions, and exceed customer's expectations. We are committed to building quality products and building lasting relationships within the residential construction industry. We have been successful because of the diligence and hard work of our people, and the employees are recognized as the company's most important asset. It is our mission to create a workplace where people feel supported, encouraged, valued, and respected. Employment Type: Hourly FT Work Environment: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Onsite Job Summary: The office administrator serves as the first point of contact answering phones for the company and welcoming onsite customers, visitors, and vendors, while ensuring the daily operations of the office run smoothly and efficiently. This role combines exceptional customer service with strong organizational and administrative skills to support office operations, coordinate events, and maintain a welcoming, professional environment. Duties & Responsibilities: Reception & Customer Service • Professionally answer and direct incoming phone calls. • Greet customers, visitors, vendors and applicants with a friendly and professional demeanor. • Manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries. • Respond to general inquiries and direct visitors to the appropriate department. Office & Administrative Support • Order, monitor, and maintain office supplies, breakroom and other company resources. • Coordinate office equipment maintenance and service requests. • Assist with scheduling meetings and conference room reservations. • Assist leadership, office staff and other departments with administrative tasks and special projects. • Prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations as needed. • Support company communications and office announcements via company monitors and daily absent list. • Manage phone and department lists. Customer Event Coordination • Plan, organize, and coordinate customer meetings, training sessions, and special events. • Schedule event logistics including meeting space, catering, materials, and equipment. • Coordinate invitations, registrations, agendas and attendee communications. • Prepare event materials and ensure meeting spaces are properly set up. • Work with internal departments and vendors to ensure successful event execution. Requirements: • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • 3+ years of receptionist, office administration, or office management experience preferred. Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical office environment. Summary of Company Benefits: • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • 401(k) with a Company Match • Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D • Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability • Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans • Employee Assistance Program • 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday • Paid Time Off (PTO) Equal opportunity employment | Competitive compensation and benefits | Pre-employment drug screen and background check required All legitimate Woodgrain job opportunities must be applied for through our official Applicant Tracking System at jobs.woodgrain.com or through our partnership with Indeed using their "Apply with Indeed" feature. Woodgrain will never ask candidates for money to cover hiring costs. Woodgrain does not charge any fees for job applications or hiring procedures.
Assistant Store Manager - White House Black Market
White House Black Market · West Des Moines, IA
Assistant Store Manager Join our fashion-obsessed team, dedicated to a styling and social experience that makes women feel beautiful. The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in promoting a customer and product-focused sales culture, where our values and guiding principles are at the forefront of all store operations, including managing sales operations, asset protection, and human resources functions to ensure great customer experience and maximum profitability. We love what we do, and believe that with our teams, we are the most amazing place to work, learn, and grow! Functional Responsibilities: • Performance Culture • Analyzes sales reports and KPIs to determine the needs of the business; in partnership with Store Manager, executes in store business and sales strategies. • Establishes and communicates clear expectations, holding store team and themselves accountable for achieving all brand, performance, and behavior standards. • Controls payroll and supply budget. • Performs and oversees basic operational activities such as scheduling, target shrink audits, physical inventory, opening and closing duties, time sheet review and payroll accuracy documents, and merchandise flow processes. • Performs all financial activities effectively and in accordance with policy, including cash handling and reporting, price changes, and merchandise handling; ensures all register transactions are completed accurately and in accordance with policy. • Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, loss prevention policies, operating procedures and controls; conducts associate training to reinforce proper controls. • Administers all operational process including inventory receipt/dispatch, daily replenishment of floor merchandise levels, and execution and preparation of physical inventories. • Ensures visual presentation, organization, and facility maintenance are representative of the Brand. • Develops a high performance culture, motivating sales team to meet assigned sales and productivity goals. • Trains and coaches to ensure selling team is fluent in all aspects of product knowledge on line and in store. • Trains, coaches and assists with locate fulfillment and selling. • Motivates and inspires store team, developing a shared vision while modeling core values. • Promotes an inclusive, collaborative approach to problem solving. • Communicates with store teams and Store Manager to effectively lead positive change. • Seeks personal developmental opportunities and readily solicits feedback to build leadership skill set. • Models, teaches, and promotes the Most Amazing Personal Service (MAPS) principles and standards, offering a cohesive omni channel experience. • Models sales expectations by utilizing various techniques and communicating product knowledge to the customer; recommends merchandise selections or helps to locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires. • Ensures prompt resolution of customer concerns. • Ensures a fast and efficient register experience, remaining current on policies regarding payments, coupon acceptance, returns and exchanges, security practices and other applicable operations. • Ensures team maintains consistent client communication through utilization of customer book, rewards program participation, and customer capture sign up. • Assists in recruiting, hiring and developing a high performing team. • Supports, implements, and provides follow-up for all training programs, seminars, etc. • Assesses and coaches store team on performance. • In partnership with the SM, resolves human resources issues in a timely and effective manner. • Drives associate and team engagement by recognizing and rewarding employees for outstanding performance. • Ensures that store team adheres to all employment practices and policies. Qualifications: • High School diploma or equivalent • 2+ years of retail management experience preferred • Must be 18 years of age or older • Excellent communication, verbal, and written skills • Able to learn or adapt to technology provided by the company • Proven excellent customer service skills with statistical track record in all areas of sales and leadership • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment • Strong leadership qualities, training and team building skills • Knowledge of administrative aspects of store operations • Able to communicate with customers and staff • Regular attendance is essential to this position to ensure adequate coverage to meet company objectives. • Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays is required Physical Requirements: • Constant Walking/Standing- 67-100% of 8-hour shift • Occasional Lifting up to 50 lbs.- 1-33% of 8-hour shift • Frequent Climbing- 34%-66% of 8-hour shift
Course Stand - Course Services Attendant
Des Moines Golf and Country Club · West Des Moines, IA
Golf Course Services Attendant - Part Time - Summer and Late Summer Openings The Course Services Attendant plays an important role in creating an exceptional on-course experience for our members and guests. This position provides friendly, attentive service throughout the golf course by offering refreshments, maintaining course service areas, and supporting overall golf operations. A successful Course Services Attendant is courteous, reliable, and committed to delivering outstanding hospitality in a professional club environment. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Provide courteous, prompt, and professional service to members and guests on the golf course • Operate the on-course refreshment cart and/or service stations in accordance with club standards • Stock, clean, and maintain assigned carts, coolers, and service areas • Handle cash and/or point-of-sale transactions accurately and responsibly • Monitor inventory and communicate restocking needs to leadership • Ensure compliance with all club policies, including safety and alcohol service guidelines • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming appearance of all service areas • Support the Golf Operations team with additional duties as assigned Qualifications • Friendly, outgoing, and service-oriented attitude • Ability to interact professionally with members and guests • Reliable and punctual with strong attention to detail • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions • Ability to walk and stand for extended periods • Must meet minimum age requirements for alcohol service, 18 years old • Preferred Experience Previous customer service or hospitality experience is a plus, but not required. Training will be provided. Work Schedule Seasonal position with flexible scheduling. Weekends, holidays, and peak golf hours may be required.