Administrative Assistant jobs in Charleston, SC

About us

GrandScapes is a full-service landscaping company, specializing in landscape design, build, and install, as well as lawn maintenance for both commercial and residential properties. We are one of the few companies in Charleston that do it all. We strive to be the best in the Lowcountry, and our efforts can be seen by our Best of Mount Pleasant Awards from 2017-2024! You can check out our work at www.GrandScapes.com.

Position Description:

GrandScapes is looking for a dynamic individual to fill a customer-facing administrative role. This person needs to have strong communication skills, a friendly and professional demeanor, and be highly organized. This position also encompasses being a personal assistant to the owner, as needed, and managing the company's social media accounts.

Essential Job Functions for Administrative Assistant:

• Answer phone calls, professionally communicate with clients and manage new customer requests for proposals.
• Provide the highest level of administrative support to office staff in order to help achieve corporate goals and objectives.
• Manage employee timesheets daily, preparing for handoff to the office manager.
• Assist the Owner with calendar management, scheduling, preparing travel plans, and any other needs that arise.
• Manage social media accounts.
• Recruit and hire for all open positions, managing the job postings and communicating with applicants, including conducting interviews.
• Work with our Google consultant to continuously update the website, Google Ad Words, and SEO Keywords.
• Develop and rollout Sales & Marketing materials.
• Manage the training program, creating or producing supporting materials.
• Locate guest speakers and coordinate scheduling.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 2 of year's experience as an administrative assistant.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, and knowledgeable technologically.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional time management skills, ability to shift priorities as needed.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good working knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Familiarity with a variety of landscaping business field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Conversational in Spanish.
• Experience managing social media accounts for businesses.
• **Knowledge of or interest in photography a plus!**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Administrative: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (Required)

Work Location: In person