OR - Communications Coordinator (Administrative)

About Us

At Monrovia we are dedicated to creating a more beautiful world by selecting and growing plants of superior quality.  We know that creating a beautiful garden or landscape is about connecting to the beauty of nature.  We use our hearts, minds, and hands to nurture plants for all types of landscapes. Our passion for plants, use of natural processes, and our years of experience result in plants that enable consumers to achieve a landscape of exceptional beauty and share in the joy that comes from creating healthy living spaces. 

About the Role

If you love to learn, continuously improve, and enjoy a fast-paced office experience and working with others, then we would love for you to join our team.  We are seeking a Communication Coordinator for our beautiful Dayton, Oregon nursery.  As Communication Coordinator some of your responsibilities will include responding to and acting upon incoming phone calls, greeting visitors, assisting with events, and providing administrative support to various departments all in a friendly and professional manner.

What You'll Do

You'll…

• Answer and forward phone calls to the appropriate party.
• Greet all customers, visitors, and guests coming to the nursery.
• Support Sales, Shipping, AP and HR with administrative tasks.
• Assist with the distribution of mail in a daily basis.
• Maintain contact lists for all nursery departments.
• Help with various company events. 
• Perform various clerical tasks as needed to support the smooth operation of the office.
• Apply and model the principles of Monrovia Nursery Quality (MNQ) in all administrative activities.

Who You Are

You…

• Have excellent people skills and can interact and communicate professionally and effectively in person, on the phone, and in writing.
• Have excellent organizational skills.
• Ideally have at least 2 years of experience in a professional office setting.
• Preferably are bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Are open to feedback and looking to learn. 
• Have good math and computer skills and are proficient in Excel. 
• Can work Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 4pm; and Saturdays from 7:30am to 2:30pm on occasion during our busy spring season.
• Have a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record so you can drive around the nursery as needed.
• Are able to maneuver around the office and nursery, work on a computer and with a telephone, and can lift up to 35 pounds, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Can work in a team environment with a diverse work force and serve as a positive influence.
• Are responsible, report to work daily and on time, and hold yourself accountable for timeliness in completing projects and meeting goals.
• Accomplish work with minimum supervision, working independently in decision making.
• Can work in a safe manner; adhere to all workplace and safety policies and report unsafe conditions.

Benefits at Monrovia

You…

• Will earn a competitive hourly wage plus paid vacation and paid sick time.
• When you participate in our 401(k) plan, you'll get a company match of up to 4%.
• Will be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision and life insurance. 
• Can purchase Monrovia plants for your own garden at 20% off wholesale prices.

Monrovia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.  We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.