- Location
- Seattle, WA
Winter Internship: Technical Assistant for Consulting Arborist Group
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. Wage: $12/hour
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
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
 Interest or knowledge of website management a plus
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
Email a letter of interest and resume to: info@treesolutions.net or call 206-528-4670
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. Wage: $12/hour
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
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
 Interest or knowledge of website management a plus
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
Email a letter of interest and resume to: info@treesolutions.net or call 206-528-4670
