Administrative Assistant - Appraisal

Steigerwaldt Land Services; Town of Tomahawk (WI); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly hybrid

Job summary

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant - Appraisal in Tomahawk, WI.

This entry-level role supports appraisal operations, coordinates documents, and assists appraisers with research and scheduling in a remote-friendly hybrid environment. You will handle clerical tasks, maintain files, and ensure confidentiality while contributing to project tracking and client communications for utility corridors and real estate projects within our Energy, Infrastructure, and Real

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred but not required.
• Experience in a professional office support role is helpful.
• Ability to work independently in varied settings.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations in the Appraisal department.
• Provide administrative, clerical, and project support to appraisers.
• Manage and organize files, documents, and contracts.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate meetings for appraisers.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and appraisal information.
• Assist with project set-up tasks and department tracking.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Real estate terms

Independent worker

Driver's license

Client interaction

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

POSITION: Administrative Assistant - Appraisal

JOB TYPE: Full-time

LOCATION: Tomahawk, WI

WHO WE ARE

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., is a full-service resource solution company, offering a wide range of appraisal, analysis, real estate, right-of-way, environmental, and forestry services to our clients in the Lake States region and beyond. Founded in 1957, Steigerwaldt is a third-generation, family owned and operated company with history and experience spanning more than 65 years. Steigerwaldt employs a staff of over 60 people, with offices in Tomahawk and Hayward, Wisconsin; and Marquette, Michigan.

Becoming a member of Steigerwaldt is more than just an opportunity to follow your passion in forestry. It is an opportunity to be a part of an organization that fosters professional growth, nurtures your talent, and allows you to take ownership of your career path. A strong sense of brand, culture, and values define our company and our team. Our office culture is one that values synergy in the office and in the field.

Steigerwaldt creates a transparent and inclusive environment that involves you in team decision-making, cross-department learning, career path exploration, and hands-on experiences for you to grow your breadth of knowledge.

If this sounds like the supportive, passion-driven, professional environment you will thrive in, please apply to join our team. We are currently seeking a full-time Appraisal Clerk at our Tomahawk office location. This is considered an entry-level position, although previous professional experience is helpful.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position resides in our Energy, Infrastructure, and Real Estate Division and will support daily operations and projects primarily in the Appraisal department along with possible roles within the Division. As an Administrative Assistant - Appraisal, you will support appraisal operations and contribute to projects involving utility corridors, public infrastructure, conservation easements, and more. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting appraisers and appraisal staff with real estate market research, comparable and subject property data analysis and entry, and narrative report writing.
• Provide administrative, clerical, and project support to appraisers and appraisal team.
• Manage and organize files, documents, and contracts.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate meetings for appraisers.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and appraisal information.
• Contribute to overall Appraisal department communication efforts by reaching out to internal and external clients and outside resources to facilitate project efforts.
• Responsible for compiling draft and final appraisal and other documents, facilitating quality control efforts and managing incoming and outgoing communications and product deliveries.
• Responsible for new project set-up tasks and maintaining and updating department project tracking applications.
• Other duties as assigned

WHO YOU ARE

You are a supportive and reliable team member that engages in building a great team and work culture. You are driven and motivated to be a part of a successful team and provide high-quality service and results. You show persistence, tenacity, and grit every day, through tough conditions and deadlines with energy and enthusiasm. You are curious and open-minded in exploring solutions and opportunities. You are a caretaker of resources, people, and company. You thrive working in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities. You must have an adventurous side and be open to travel.

• Engage in active listening to understand and act on the expectations of peers, supervisors, and clients.
• Prioritize communication by taking responsibility for continuously seeking and sharing information to best anticipate and meet customer and director needs.
• Embrace change and can modify behavior and plans to effectively achieve goals. Adaptability, flexibility, and change agility is necessary.
• Maintain composure and patience in stressful circumstances.
• A team player who is an ambassador of integrity, respect, curiosity, and flexibility.
• Has the drive, energy, and initiative to work independently in varied settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals.
• An effective problem solver that can identify the root of a problem, provide productive solutions, act decisively, and show good judgement.
• An individual who uses Steigerwaldt’s mission of ‘Quality work fast, with honesty and integrity; rooted in our passion for stewardship of resources and relationships.’ as a benchmark for decision making and standard of work.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Desire to develop a career as a supporting team member in the appraisal profession in a fast-paced and diverse consulting business.
• Associate’s degree in a related field preferred but not required and/or experience in a professional technical or consulting office support role.
• Ability to work independently in varied settings with clients and other professionals
• General knowledge of real estate terms, mapping, and legal descriptions
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office software
• Detail orientated with the ability to assure products meet quality control standards.
• Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for potential off site research work (mileage is reimbursed)
• A team player who is confident, respectful, curious, flexible, and able to work with other professionals in a growing, successful, and respected business

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Steigerwaldt, we offer a Remote-Friendly Hybrid Work Model for our staff. The Appraisal Assistant position is considered a resident or 100% office-based position with remote work possible, upon approval from the supervisor at a later date.

The nature of this job will require frequent walking and standing - sometimes for long periods of time. The use of hands for repetitive grasping and fine manipulation is required. Must utilize hearing for discussions, telephone use, and background noise. While performing the essential functions of the job, one may occasionally bend/stoop, squat, reach above head, kneel, and push or pull. Some lifting or carrying may be required (up to 35 lbs). While performing this job, one will use a computer, tablet, and/or cell phone. This job will require independent decision-making skills.

COMPENSATION

Wage commensurate with experience.

POSTING DATE

November 4, 2026. Position will be filled within one to three months. Interviews will be scheduled throughout this time period. Please note that these positions may be filled sooner, as there is flexibility in the start date.

CONTACT

For any hiring questions, please reach out to Travis Polinske at [e-mail] or 715-409-8535

Steigerwaldt is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.