Administrative Assistant

Jones Lake Management; Ringwood (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple health plans

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Jones Lake Management is looking for a full-time Administrative Biologist at their Ringwood, IL office. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, assisting management, and ensuring proper inventory management. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in Biology or related fields, strong communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Comprehensive benefits are provided, including health plans, 12 paid holidays, and a 401(k) with a company match. If you value aquatic management and teamwork, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Biology, Water Resources, Fisheries related course study, or equivalent work experience.
• Must be well organized, highly motivated, and willing to work well with a team of professionals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Perform excellent customer service with all customers, both in person and via telephone.
• Assist management team with material issues and tasks needed to be completed.
• Ensure inventory is managed appropriately and adjustments are made when needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Sales skills

Listening skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher in Biology or related field

Job description

Position Title: Administrative Biologist

Location: Ringwood, IL

Pay Range: $42,000-$45,000 Annually commensurate with experience

About Us

Jones Lake Management is seeking a full‑time Administrative Biologist in our Ringwood, IL office. We are a full‑service lake and pond management specialty company focused on delivering quality solutions and products to our customers, beginning with our dedicated employees.

Position Summary

Responsibilities include oversight and response to customer service inquiries via telephone and in‑office. This role will assist with customer needs and provide administrative support for the team and branch manager. On‑the‑job training and continuing education opportunities are provided to support success.

Essential Duties

• Perform excellent customer service with all customers, both in person and via telephone
• Assist management team with material issues and tasks needed to be completed
• Ensure inventory is managed appropriately and adjustments are made when needed
• Conduct spot checks of materials, high value items, and high turnover inventory regularly to ensure accuracy
• Coordinate the collection of credit card receipts and submission process for the team
• Assist branch manager with any follow‑ups needed to be performed with customers
• Perform projects as needed for the branch manager
• Assist with creation and coordination of estimates
• Communicate estimates to customers
• Inform clients of new equipment options

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Biology, Water Resources, Fisheries related course study, or equivalent work experience
• Must be well organized, highly motivated, and willing to work well with a team of professionals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent phone and cold‑calling skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong listening and sales skills

Comprehensive Benefits

• Multiple health plans to choose from, including the ability to participate in an HSA.
• Dental, Vision, and Company Paid Life Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) with generous company match

We encourage you to apply if you have the skills required for this role and share our passion for aquatic management. Experience comes in many forms, and we value dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. Diversity of background and thought is vital to problem solving and creative thinking, and we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.