Dewar Nurseries is one of the largest floral growers seeking a motivated and qualified individual for the position of Administrative Assistant. We offer competitive pay and the opportunity for long-term growth within the company. Come build your career with us!
Responsibilities
Answers a high volume of calls and emails and communicates relevant information to the appropriate parties.
Provides information to callers, relays messages, and announces visitors.
Assists with faxing, copying, mailing/distribution, etc.
Schedules and confirms meetings.
Handles and coordinates active calendars.
Ensures file organization based on office protocol.
Maintains an inventory of the supply room and places office supply orders accordingly.
Reports any accidents or injuries to management staff immediately.
Assists in administrative projects and overflow work from different departments.
Completes other administrative duties, as needed, such as data entry, paperwork, photocopying, etc.
Performs other duties or special projects as required.
Qualifications
Must be bilingual (English and Spanish)
The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of experience.
Associate's/Bachelor's degree (Preferred)
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
Ability to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little or no guidance.
Demonstrates proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
Ability to react with the appropriate level of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.
Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.