Administrative Assistant, Tree Nursery

WHO WE ARE:

From a humble beginning in 1988 with six nurseries, PRT has grown into North America's largest grower of forest seedlings, having grown over 6 billion trees. With 27 Nurseries & 14 Seed Orchards across the US and Canada, we annually cultivate over 630 million high-quality seedlings, playing a vital role in reforestation and sustainable forestry. We're driven by a passion for environmental stewardship and a commitment to nurturing relationships, driving excellence, and fostering a people-first mindset, all to make a difference for a greener future.

Here's what you can expect when you join PRT

• Competitive Compensation & Financial Growth: Earn a competitive annual salary with opportunities for bonus or short-term incentives and build your financial future with our matching RRSP program .
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Take care of yourself and your family with our extended health, vision, and dental coverage , along with paid vacation and holidays .
• Career Development & Learning: Grow your skills and advance your career with personalized guidance and a learning-focused culture that prioritizes continuous development.
• Stable, Inclusive & Collaborative Environment: Join a year-round stable company where your voice matters in a collaborative and inclusive work environment .
• Make a Difference for the Planet: Contribute to environmental sustainability and a passion for nature solutions

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Join our team as a Nursery Administrative Assistant, at PRT Washington. Our site is a bareroot and container forest seedling producer who grows 28 million seedlings annually. You'll be the backbone of our operations, providing essential administrative support that ensures the smooth functioning of our nursery. This role reports to our site Nursery Manager and is crucial for our Washington location's day-to-day operations.

What You'll Do

• Manage all administrative functions for the Washington site, including safety, logistics, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Support the site with data collection and inventory of all consumables and our seedlings.
• Coordinate and improve processes for seedling inventory, quality assurance, and financial activities across the nursery
• Provide comprehensive support to the Nursery Manager, Nursery Specialists, and Regional Manager with meticulous attention to detail.
• Handle proactive administrative tasks and manage multiple priorities to meet tight deadlines.

LOCATION : Washington, North Carolina

WORK STATUS: Full-time, Salaried .

Qualifications

What YOU bring to the table

You're a highly organized and self-motivated professional with a minimum of 3+ years of progressive administrative experience, ideally in a production or agricultural setting. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a proven ability to manage complex tasks.

• Expertise in managing accounts receivable and payable, along with a knack for meticulous record-keeping and inventory management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience with safety administration and data tracking.
• A valid driver's license with a willingness for occasional local travel.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus.

Additional Information

Next Steps:

Ready to grow your career with PRT?

To apply please send your resume directly to us through our career portal at; Grow Your Career | PRT Growing Services Ltd.

We embrace openness and different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. We believe that diversity of thought helps us drive innovation, make better decisions, achieve effective stewardship of our business and enable our people to thrive.

We encourage you to connect with us at [email protected] for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.

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Thank you for applying; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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