Administrative Assistant Job in New Rochelle 10801, New York US
Almstead Tree, Shrub Lawn Care services Lower Westchester and New York City out of our office in New Rochelle, NY. We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team in a full time, salaried, temporary-to-permanent position as an Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate will be very experienced with administrative work, highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in multi-tasking. He or she will also enjoy communicating courteously and professionally with clients, staff, and management at all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Administrative Assistant for two consulting arborists (one of whom doubles as the company’s CEO)
- Prepare client-ready written proposals and correspondence based on arborists’ notes
- Manage calendars to schedule appointments for arborists as well as jobs for multiple tree crews
- Utilize database system to manage and maintain customer files and prepare work orders
- Maintain phone logs and records of client communications
- Assist the CEO of the company in day-to-day routines that fall outside of his arborist duties (both business and personal)
Requirements:
· 5+ years of administrative experience
· Associates degree or higher
· Flexibility to work 45-50 hours per week
· Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (especially Word and Outlook)
· Typing speed of at least 50 words per minutes
· Quick learner with enthusiasm for learning new skills and improving performance
· Genuine desire to meet the needs of our clients and in-house team
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Some knowledge of basic horticulture/gardening vocabulary is a plus
To Apply:
· We are looking to fill this position for a 4 month minimum beginning May 1st. As a full time employee, benefits including health and dental care, paid vacation, sick days holidays, and 401k with employer match, will be available after 90 days.
· For consideration, please submit a cover letter along with your resume.