What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant – Administration Office position at Lanoha Nurseries?
Overview
Our midwestern roots run deep. Founded in1974, Lanoha Nurseries, Inc is one of the largest family-owned & operated Nursery, Garden Center, and Landscape Construction & Design Firm in the Midwest. With over 700 acres in nursery production, our team cultivates, maintains, and installs the largest selection of homegrown trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals throughout the metro. Regardless of project scale, our professional Landscape Design and Construction teams have both the ability and passion to turn your ideas into your ideal outdoor space. Lanoha is an industry leader with over 50 years of serving our community. We are seeking career-minded individuals to join our team.
We’re looking for an Office Assistant to maintain our office and keep it tidy. The ideal candidate for this position must have proficiency in office equipment and will be required to complete necessary tasks such as organizing files, delivering the mail and manage a multi-line phone system. Must be familiar with MS Word and Excel and must be willing to perform sales and marketing tasks when needed. This role would also be responsible for various receptionist duties. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English, Spanish is a plus, possess excellent communication skills, and provide outstanding front desk support.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training is a plus.
- Spanish is not required, but is a PLUS!
- 1 years of experience in a receptionist, administrative role preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor.
Responsibilities
- Greet and welcome guests in a warm and professional manner.
- Answer and direct phone calls in both English and Spanish.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
- Maintain a clean and organized reception area.
- Perform basic administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation.
- Support other departments with clerical duties as needed.
- Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Translate documents or provide interpretation assistance as needed.
What we offer
- Competitive wages
- Energetic, focused and creative work environment
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Retirement 401(k), 401(k) matching
- Employee discount at garden center shopping center, nursery and greenhouse
Lanoha Nurseries, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Apply Today!
For further questions contact careers@lanohainc.com or call 402.289.4103.
