Office Manager
OFFICE MANAGER
NOLA Green Roots is hiring an Office Manager. The ideal candidate is outgoing, has a positive attitude and can operate in a fast-paced environment. You will support the executive staff to keep office functions running smoothly for a growing network of community gardens.
DUTIES:
- Receive visitors to the main office
- Field telephone calls and forward to the appropriate staff
- Typing, data entry and filing
- Keep office supplies stocked
- Manage the executive staff calendar
- Timekeeping for all staff
- Processing mail and bank deposits and light bookkeeping
- Keep the main office presentable at all times
- Assist with other duties in the garden as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- One or more years of administrative experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office, email, databases, PC/MAC)
- 45 wpm typing, 9000 keystrokes data entry
- Must pass background check
- Must have reliable transportation
- Interest in gardening, agriculture, community development helpful
- Some college preferred but not required
- Spanish speaking is a plus!
Competitive hourly pay.
About NOLA Green Roots:
NOLA Green Roots facilitates garden training for hundreds of participants. By developing community gardens, we teach youth, low-income residents, and senior citizens how to grow fresh fruits and vegetables at a low cost. Our community gardens provide access to fresh produce and plants as well as lessons on satisfying labor needs, improving neighborhoods, building a sense of community, and connecting to the environment. Learn more at www.nolagreenroots.com.
NOLA Green Roots is looking for a high school intern between the ages of 15 and 17 to years old to work at the main office after school, 5 pm to 7 pm, Monday – Friday. The high school intern will be responsible for filing and clerical duties. Typing and computer skills preferred. To apply, please email your resume to 
