Office Assistant

Seasonal Office Assistant - Part-time

We are seeking a part-time Seasonal Office Assistant for Northern Nurseries at our Fairport, NY location. The position will be from March until November, depending on seasonal demands, 15-20 hours per week.

The set schedule will be Monday - Friday 7:00am – 10:00am or 1:30pm - 4:30pm with alternating Saturdays 7:00am - noon.

Daily tasks include:

• Greeting customers as they arrive at the Site
• Answering phones
• Invoicing customers
• Entering receivers
• Performing data entry tasks, including inputting and updating customer information
• Creating daily closing reports
• Filing of customers’ information
• Maintaining organized and accurate records, files, and documents
• And other specific duties as assigned

You must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision but must follow precise instructions that will be given to you, have excellent communication skills; and be proficient with Word and Excel. Preference will be given to those who have prior customer service, administrative, receptionist and/or secretarial experience.

This is a fast-paced environment at a wholesale distributor of plants and plant materials with seasonal work demands where you could work outside in many weather conditions.

Requirements for the position:

• Punctual and on-time
• Deadline and detail oriented
• Work independently with minimal supervision and willing to follow instructions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft including Word and Excel
• 3 years of customer service, administrative, receptionist or secretarial experience
• Must be able to tolerate working outside in many weather conditions

This is a great opportunity for someone who seeking a part-time and seasonal position. If you have the necessary skills and are looking for a rewarding position as an Office Assistant, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Word: 3 years (Required)
• Customer service: 3 years (Required)
• Horticulture: 1 year (Preferred)
• Phone etiquette: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person