Walkabout Outdoor’s Project Administrator is responsible for day-to-day office & project
administration of our NE Minneapolis based landscape and garden firm that designs, installs
and maintains artisan, naturalistic and ecologically informed landscapes and gardens
throughout the Twin Cities area. The Office Administrator is responsible for maintaining project
workflow through invoice creation, processing of accounts payable & receivable, management
of trade accounts, materials ordering, subcontractor scheduling, filing, data & email
organization, creation of project files, collaboration with project managers, client care and
executive assistance. The Office Administrator is responsible for limited aspects of employee &
office management that includes onboarding new employees, updating employment files,
processing payroll, answering email & phone calls, office & shop supply ordering and upkeep,
and filing necessary reports.
This position is part-time 20-30 hours per week April through December and 5-10 hours per
week January through March. Walkabout’s office is located at our office in NE Minneapolis and
some hybrid hours may be available. The person we seek is personable, highly organized, a
skilled communicator and is interested in gardens and landscapes and the impact they have in
our communities.
Minimum Qualifications:
● Two years experience in a similar role or education equivalent
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Interest in Gardens or Landscaping
● Highly detailed and organized
● Able to keep pace with day-to-day operations of a fast paced business
● Ability to adapt to changing circumstances including a seasonal workflow
● Can reliably commute as necessary
● Some experience with Quickbooks, Google Workspace, & Slack preferred
Compensation:
● $22-27/hr DOQ
● Employer provided Health Insurance
● 401k with 4% company match
● Fun work environment with opportunity to expand
● Free plants & flowers!
