Administrative Support Specialist - Temporary

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary Office Administrative position is available at Barnes, Inc. for Summer 2025. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills to support office operations efficiently from June to August. Ideal candidates should have experience as an administrative assistant and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an office secretary or administrative assistant.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors in a professional manner.
• Maintain office filing and organization systems.
• Assist in scheduling appointments and meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional qualifications in Office Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Department Overview:

Since its founding Barnes, Inc. has grown to over 150 employees with sales exceeding $14 Million annually, offering a full range of landscape, lawn maintenance, fertilizer and weed control, snow removal and holiday lighting services.

Our professional staff and crews can design, install, maintain and upgrade your commercial or residential property. We operate year-round, caring for over 1,000 commercial and residential customers on their properties. We offer a full-range of services to residential and commercial customer for all seasons.

Our Mission

To consistently provide high-quality, customer-focused lawn, landscape and snow removal services that will build and strengthen long-term relationships of trust with our customers.

Our Vision

To be the best at what we do and to be recognized as the leader in high-quality, customer-focused lawn care, landscaping and snow removal services.

Anticipated Start Date

6/1/25

Anticipated End Date

8/31/25

Anticipated Hours Per Week

40

Schedule:

Duration and Schedule:

This is a temporary position lasting approximately 3 months, June 1st - August 31st, 2025 approximately. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $20.00 to $22.00

Number Of Positions

1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

We are seeking a proactive and organized Temporary Office administrative staff member to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support and ensure efficient operation of the office during this temporary period June 1st - August 31, 2025. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist visitors in a professional manner.
• Answer and direct phone calls appropriately.
• Maintain office filing and organization systems.
• Assist in scheduling appointments and meetings.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Manage office supplies inventory and place orders as needed.
• Provide administrative support to various departments as required.

Duration and Schedule:

This is a temporary position lasting approximately 3 months, June - August approximately. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Apply onlineby May 31, 2025, and take the first step towards an exciting career with Barnes, Inc an 100% employee owned company.

Have any questions? Reach out to Sara Rogers [e-mail] discover how you can become an integral part of our team today!

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an office secretary, administrative assistant, or similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in Office Administration are a plus.

Physical Demands

none

Application Instructions:

Apply onlineby May 31, 2025, and take the first step towards an exciting career with Barnes, Inc.

Have any questions? Reach out to Sara Rogers [e-mail] discover how you can become an integral part of our team today!

Contact:

Org: Barnes, Inc.
Contact: Sara Rogers
Web: barnesinc.net
Email: [e-mail]