Friday, October 26, 2007

Intern-Technical Assistant-Arborist $12/hr

Winter Internship: Technical Assistant for Consulting Arborist Group
Organization Name:Tree Solutions Inc.
No of Openings:1
Work Schedule:Monday a.m. and flexible
Hours per Week:20+*
Wage/Salary:$12

Supervisor:Scott D. Baker, RCA

This is a winter internship for those pursuing a career in an environmental or arboricultural field.

Hiring Company: Tree Solutions Inc. http://www.treesolutions.net\
Position lasts from December 1, 2007- April 1, 2008 20+ hrs/week (Presence on Monday morning is desired, otherwise hours are flexible)

Goal:
To expedite the flow of office information to increase arborist productivity and efficiency, while having fun and learning about the consulting arboricultural industry. The position will be approximately split 75% office: 25% field depending on current jobs and applicant’s experience.

Tasks:
Manage client intake and scheduling via phone, fax and email
Act as main point of contact with clients and professional referrals
Assist arborist with field data collection and data input.
Assist arborist with reports & appraisals
Develop proposals and estimates for potential clients
Maintain cheerful and helpful attitude with all clients.
General office organization

Qualifications Required:
Knowledge
Concepts of ecological interdependencies and interactions between trees and the surrounding environment.
General knowledge of botanical taxonomy
Structure and content of the English language including grammar and composition
Microsoft Office proficiency
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with managing one's own time and the time of others.
Prioritizing and multi-tasking to complete all work assignments in a timely manner
Familiar with the scientific method to solve problems
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
Talking to others to convey information effectively
Maintain an organized work space

Qualifications Preferred:
Interest or knowledge of website management a plus

Application Instructions:
Email a letter of interest and resume to: info@treesolutions.net or call 206-528-4670
On-line Application Address, if any:www.treesolutions.net

Contact Information:
Dorothy Landeen
1058 North 39th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone:206-528-4670
Fax:Email:info@treesolutions.net

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