Administrative Assistant
Arterra Landscapes is looking for an Administrative Assistant to help organize projects including rain gardens, bayscaping and hardscaping at residential properties throughout the DC metro area.
A candidate with strong communication and interpersonal skills, impeccable attention to detail and problem solving skills will thrive in this position. The assistant will work closely with other team members, partners such as the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and DC DOEE, plant/shrub/tree growers and our wonderful clients.
Excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to expand their knowledge and skills in the landscape design/build and environmental industry.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage production calendar and communicate updates to clients
- Source high quality materials including trees, shrubs, perennial plants and stone from multiple vendors
- Manage paperwork from RiverSmart and Rainscapes and coordinate with partners at the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, DOEE, Department of Environmental Protection, etc.
- Call in Miss Utility for projects
- General admin work to support the busy production team
- Help create proposals, design files and contracts for projects
- Coordinate logistics with the foremen of the crews and subcontractors
Requirements
- 1 or more years of experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Superior time management/organization skills
- Attention to detail, sense of humor and positive energy
- Reliable transportation, clean driving record
- Intellectual curiosity, flexibility and eagerness to learn
Strongly desired
- Graphic communication skills with Adobe Illustrator, Sketch-up, etc or willingness to learn
- Experience with landscape design, social media, business, construction and/or horticulture
- Photography/Videography skills
Position Location
Office located in Kensington, MD
Application instructions
Interested candidates please send resume, cover letter and available start date to team@arterralandscapes.com
