About Us
Almstead Tree & Shrub Care is a second-generation, family-owned arboriculture firm serving the NY, NJ, and CT tri-state area since 1964.
As a TCIA-accredited company, we are committed to environmentally responsible practices and to supporting our employees’ professional growth, safety, and quality of life.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Office Assistant to support daily administrative operations. This role is ideal for a student or early-career professional looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional office environment. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and eager to learn.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide general administrative support including filing, scanning, data entry, and document management
· Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and other correspondence
· Assist with scheduling meetings, appointments, and maintaining calendars
· Support customer service efforts by responding to inquiries and directing requests appropriately
· Maintain office supplies inventory and coordinate orders as needed
· Assist with preparing reports, presentations, and internal documents
· Organize and maintain both digital and physical filing systems
· Support special projects and team initiatives as assigned
· Ensure the office environment remains organized and professional
Requirements
Qualifications
· Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university (preferred for intern role)
· Strong organizational and time management skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with Google Workspace is a plus
· Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
· High level of professionalism and attention to detail
· Positive attitude and willingness to learn
What You’ll Gain
· Hands-on experience in office administration and operations
· Exposure to business processes and professional communication
· Opportunity to work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams
· Mentorship and skill development to support career growth
Benefits
$20 - $25 / hour
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Opportunities for growth and advancement
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Family owned and operated since 1964, Almstead offers expert tree, shrub, and lawn care service to both residential and commercial clients. Our corporate office is located in New Rochelle, New York and we have branch offices in Hawthorne (NY), Stamford (CT), and North Haledon (NJ).
Our services include:
Arbor Care: Our original area of service, the Arbor Care division includes a full range of custom pruning services as well as tree removals, stump grinding, planting and more. Each service is recommended and overseen by a professionally certified arborist.
Plant Health Care: The Plant Health Care (PHC) division focuses on treating insect and disease problems utilizing safe and effective controls. Our PHC monitoring service enables our technicians to spot treat for targeted results, rather than relying on blanket coverage.
Lawn Care: the Lawn Care division includes fertilization, weed control, disease and insect control, seeding, core aeration, and more. Our holistic approach to lawn care takes the health of your entire property into account. We offer traditional, organic based and pure organic options.
Organic Care: Our organic care services focus on increasing plant health by improving soil biology and on treating disease and insect problems with organically derived controls. We use many scientifically sound, highly effective organic care practices.
Consulting: Many situations benefit from the knowledge of a consulting arborist. Our team is well versed in large and small consulting projects in tree risk assessment, mature tree preservation, construction protection, and more.
