Training Coordinator at Harnish Group, Inc. in Tukwila, Washington

Job Description:

We have an exciting new position in a new department focused on the training and growth of all employees at a family-owned Caterpillar Dealership. This new role is for an Administrative Assistant with the Training Team located at our corporate office in Tukwila, Washington. This unique role offers the opportunity to have a positive impact on 1,200 employees across five states, meeting the needs to help employees be successful in their roles and guiding them towards promotion and advancement. If you interested in learning more, we’d like to hear from you!

About the Position:

This is a new role for a detail orientated multi-tasker with good organization and communication skills. The position will support the overall Training Department administration, covering a variety of activities to support the Training Director, trainers and employees. Strong verbal and written email communication is necessary to respond to training requests and questions from employees and customers, in a polite and professional manner. Consistent follow through, organization and attention to detail is the key to success. This role will also have the opportunity to participate in initiatives and projects to promote and improve employee recruitment, engagement, retention and growth within the company.

Administrative Assistant Responsibilities:

• Providing real-time class scheduling support for internal and external trainers.


• Responding to email and phone requests from employees and customers.


• Utilizing Learning Management Software to enroll and track employee training.


• Making travel arrangements, such as booking flights, cars, and hotel reservations.


• Manage training aids & supplies inventory, and reordering from vendors.


• Register employees and provide support to access online training.


• Generating reports, transcribe meeting minutes, and general office tasks.

Qualifications and Experience Needed:

• MS Office experience, particularly Word, Excel & PowerPoint is preferred.


• Two or more years of experience in an administrative role is preferred.


• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.


• Desire to be proactive and create a positive experience for others.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a salary range from $26.85 to $32.80 per hour, based on skills and experience, health benefits, vacation, sick leave, life insurance, 401(k) with profit sharing and company match. To apply for this unique position, please go to our web site at www.ncmachinery.com.   

Harnish Group Inc. is the Caterpillar Dealer in Central and Western Washington, Central and Eastern Montana, Northwestern Wyoming, Northwestern North Dakota and the state of Alaska. Our Member Companies are N C Machinery, N C The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems, Tractor & Equipment Co., T & E The Cat Rental Store, and SITECH, representing Caterpillar and other manufacturers.  Our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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