This is a full-time 40 hour/week position. The hours are Monday thru Thursday from 6:30AM-4:30PM and runs from mid-February thru mid-December (with unemployment benefits during the off season). This position offers a salary range of $18-21/hour (dependent upon experience), including benefits.

Qualifications:

  • High School or equivalent (required)
  • General office or administrative experience (required)
  • A basic understanding of the following programs: Google (Calendar, email, docs, sheets, etc), Adobe Photoshop, WordPress, Facebook, Instagram and Microsoft Office (required)
  • Horticulture knowledge (preferred)
  • Native plant knowledge (desirable)
  • CBLP (desirable)

Ideal candidates will:

  • Possess a high standard of customer service at all times
  • Be organized and skilled in multitasking
  • Be self-motivated but also able to work as a team
  • Communicate positively and effectively
  • Be punctual, dependable and promote a positive work environment

General Duties Include (but are not limited to):

  • Working closely with Administrative Manager to fulfill necessary tasks and duties
  • Client communication via email and phone
  • Sorting and evaluating requests for service
  • Managing service schedules as well as employee schedules
  • Maintain social media presence on Facebook and Instagram
  • Creating blog and newsletter content
  • Maintaining updated content on website
  • Typical administrative and clerical responsibilities
  • HR tasks such as payroll, insurance and managing employee files
  • Provide coverage in our retail store or nursery if needed

Benefits (after 60 days of employment) include:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (50% paid by employer)
  • Paid Holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)
  • 60 Hours Paid Time Off
  • Paid Birthday
  • Year End Bonus
  • 401K

Additional Benefits include:

  • 20% off retail discount in our store (excludes artist/consignment items)
  • 50% off retail discount in our nursery
  • Up to 10 weeks of Unemployment in the off season

Please email your resume and three professional references to laurensgardens@gmail.com, with the subject ‘Attn: HR-Administrative Assistant Position’