Administrative Assistant, Half-Time

Position Summary
We are currently looking for an organized and efficient person to fill a half-time position as an Administrative Assistant in the Retail Department. This position supports the Retail Manager in the administrative work required to run two successful Garden Shops selling native plants and merchandise.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include processing and tracking purchase orders and invoices, entering data into the inventory management system and confirming inventory received, handling incoming and outgoing mail, facilitating customer order entry, and maintaining up-to-date plant lists and other information on our website. This position is located at Garden in the Woods.
Qualifications
The ideal candidates will be/have:

• Detail-oriented, thorough, organized, and able to meet a time-sensitive schedule
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, experience with Google Docs and databases, comfortable learning new technology and working with retail software systems
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Able to work effectively in a busy environment with repeated interruptions
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Comfortable handling money accurately and securely
• An interest in native plants and gardening
• At least a year of related experience

This is a year-round, part-time, nonexempt position. Year-round, part-time employees receive paid sick time per Massachusetts law and prorated paid time-off benefits. In addition, all employees receive free enrollment in our educational programs on a space-available basis and discounts on plants and merchandise in our shops.

To apply:

Email a resume, cover letter, and list of three references to:

Noni Macon, Retail Manager

Native Plant Trust

nmacon@NativePlantTrust.org