Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Kent, OH
Additional Locations: N/A
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 223551
Position Overview:
The Administrative Assistant supports the Communications Team with daily administrative tasks, event coordination, and operational organization. This role ensures smooth team operations, accurate recordkeeping, and professional interactions with guests, vendors, and internal partners.
Responsibilities:
Administrative Support:
- Manage calendars, meetings, and team schedules.
- Greet guests and provide front‑facing support.
- Handle weekly timesheets and maintain team contact cards and in‑office schedules.
- Prepare, mail, and track packages.
- Maintain organized digital and physical files.
- Assist with contract tracking and document updates.
- Prepare mailing labels, nametags and support material distribution.
- Coordinate and support travel arrangements for the team.
Event & Engagement Support:
- Assist with corporate event logistics and event support throughout the Davey campus, including organizing meals, snacks, beverages and supplies.
- Coordinate sports ticket distribution and event invitations.
- Support preparation of thank-you gifts and vendor packages.
Technology & Systems:
- Update computer plans and hardware/software logs.
- Track computer license usage and coordinate with IT.
- Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years’ experience in administrative or office support roles.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
- Ability to multitask and maintain professionalism while working on a large team.
- Experience using artificial intelligence tools to improve efficiency and productivity.
- High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Physical requirement: able to lift packages over 25 pounds.
Additional Information
What We Offer: *
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Base salary + commission
- Opportunities for advancement
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
- Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
- Group Health Plan
- Employee referral bonus program
- Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
- Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
- Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
- Charitable matching gift program
*all listed benefits available to eligible employees
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: None