Administrative Assistant - Operations Support

Posted:
7/16/2026, 3:34:04 PM

Location(s):
Nashville, Tennessee, United States ⋅ Tennessee, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

Job Location

Lifsey-Retail Headquarters

Job Summary:

Job Description

Essential Functions

Logistical & Administrative Support 

  • Provides day-to-day administrative support to the Operations team, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, taking notes, and tracking follow-up tasks. 
  • Manages department calendars and tracks critical deadlines and recurring responsibilities.
  • Maintains inventory of operations-related supplies, uniforms, and retail support materials. 
  • Coordinates communication and logistical needs for store leadership and front-line staff. 

Procurement and Inventory Coordination 

  • Submits, tracks, and manages purchase orders to support Operations and Retail initiatives.
  • Monitors and reports on inventories of Donated Goods supplies, uniforms, and operational materials. 
  • Coordinates ordering and timely distribution of departmental supplies to store and warehouse locations. 

Retail Liaison and Field Communication 

  • Serves as a liaison between Operations leadership and retail store teams, ensuring consistent and timely communication. 
  • Assists with coordination of third-party vendors supporting store operations and facility needs. 
  • Escalates field concerns appropriately to support continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals. 
  • Primary point of contact for the Operations team with internal departments such as Accounting, Mission, Marketing and others.

Reporting and Data Management 

  • Supports the development of departmental reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards for performance tracking and project updates. 
  • Assists in compiling data for presentations, internal communications, and executive reporting. 

Team Engagement and Culture Building 

  • Participates in departmental initiatives, team meetings, and cross-functional collaboration. 
  • Acts as a culture ambassador by promoting Goodwill’s mission and values in all interactions. 

Minimum Qualifications

Required Skills

Education

  • High school diploma or GED required. 

Experience

  • Minimum of two years of administrative experience, preferably supporting operations, facilities, or retail functions. 

Knowledge / Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365; ability to learn new systems quickly. 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels. 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion. 
  • Strong people skills and a collaborative mindset; strong cross-departmental communication.

Preferred Education / Experience / Knowledge & Skills / Certifications & License

  • Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Communications, or related field.
  • Experience in customer service, office management, or multi-departmental support roles. 
  • Familiarity with purchase order and procurement systems.
  • Candidates should have a background in bookkeeping, record keeping or clerical work. 

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee

Website: https://giveit2goodwill.org/

Headquarter Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1957

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Education ⋅ Non Profit ⋅ Recruiting ⋅ Training