Horticulture Program Administrator

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay access

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a Horticulture Program Administrator in Seattle, on-site support for the Greenhouse, Spheres, and Community Landscape teams. The role involves creating content for Amazonians, coordinating events, and handling purchasing and scheduling with professional representation across audiences.

Responsibilities include content creation for newsletters and social media, ordering supplies, invoicing, and ensuring timely administrative support while upholding

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of administrative office experience in a professional environment.
• Must meet highest attendance and punctuality requirements with reliable schedule adherence.
• Ability and willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to set priorities, manage multiple deadlines, and assume additional responsibilities as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn additional software applications.
• Ability to manage social media and assist with purchasing and event planning.
• Ability to professionally present technical information and business correspondence to diverse audiences in verbal and written formats with strong grammar and proofreading capabilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including professionalism, customer service, collaboration, inclusivity, teamwork, and commitment to JLL's Leadership Behaviors.
• Strong communication skills, critical thinking, analysis, and judgement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and posting plant-related content for Amazonians and the community via social media posts, newsletter creation, and Slack posts
• Assist with ordering supplies and materials and processing invoices
• Assist with planning and organizing events
• Represent JLL and the Horticulture Program professionally across various audiences including clients, vendors, speakers, and supporting organizations and at in-person and virtual events
• Assist Greenhouse, Spheres, and Community Landscape teams with administrative and operational support as needed including coordinating and communicating scheduling
• Complete administrative tasks and any additional tasks within specified deadlines
• Implement JLL's leadership behaviors, best practices, and innovations
• Perform all additional duties commensurate to the level of the role

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Social media

Event planning

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Collaboration

Inclusivity

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (English)

Bachelor's degree (Biology)

Background in program administration

Tools

Slack

Job description

Horticulture Program Administrator at JLL

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and posting plant-related content for Amazonians and the community via social media posts, newsletter creation, and Slack posts
• Assist with ordering supplies and materials and processing invoices
• Assist with planning and organizing events
• Represent JLL and the Horticulture Program professionally across various audiences including clients, vendors, speakers, and supporting organizations and at in-person and virtual events
• Assist Greenhouse, Spheres, and Community Landscape teams with administrative and operational support as needed including coordinating and communicating scheduling
• Complete administrative tasks and any additional tasks within specified deadlines
• Implement JLL's leadership behaviors, best practices, and innovations
• Perform all additional duties commensurate to the level of the role

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of two years of administrative office experience in a professional environment
• Must meet highest attendance and punctuality requirements with reliable schedule adherence
• Ability and willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays
• Strong organizational skills with ability to set priorities, manage multiple deadlines, and assume additional responsibilities as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn additional software applications
• Ability to manage social media and assist with purchasing and event planning
• Ability to professionally present technical information and business correspondence to diverse audiences in verbal and written formats with strong grammar and proofreading capabilities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including professionalism, customer service, collaboration, inclusivity, teamwork, and commitment to JLL's Leadership Behaviors
• Strong communication skills, critical thinking, analysis, and judgement

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Biology, Communication, or similar field
• Background in program administration or coordination, vendor management, and procurement process in fast-paced corporate settings
• Experience working in corporate real estate, facilities management, or property services environments
• Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional team environments where innovative ways of working are embraced
• Experience organizing and coordinating corporate events or community outreach programs
• Knowledge of horticulture, landscaping, or environmental sustainability
• Track record providing 5-star professional customer service in fast-paced corporate environments
• Experience collaborating with program managers, coordinators, and technical specialists
• Background supporting comprehensive corporate programs requiring coordination with numerous internal and external partners
• Experience creating content for newsletters, social media, and internal communication platforms
• Ability to assist Greenhouse, Spheres, or similar specialized facility operations
• Experience implementing leadership behaviors, best practices, and innovations
• Background supporting sustainable natural environment initiatives

Location

On-site – Seattle, WA

Estimated compensation

Estimated compensation for this position: 65,400.00 – 94,900.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Equal Opportunity Employer

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Visa & Work Authorization

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Legal and Compliance Statements

California Residents only.

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Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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