Benefits:

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Job Title: Entry‑Level Administrative Assistant

Location: Charleston, SC (West Ashley)

About Southern Pines Land and Timber:

Southern Pines Land and Timber is a forestry and land‑management company dedicated to sustainable timber harvesting, reforestation, and land stewardship across South Carolina. We work closely with landowners and forestry professionals to balance productivity with conservation, ensuring healthy forests for generations to come.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a reliable, organized, and detail‑oriented Entry‑Level Administrative Assistant to support our Southern Pines office. In this role, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in office operations, assist with day‑to‑day administrative tasks, and help keep our teams in the field running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Front‑Desk & Reception:

• Greet timber‑land clients; answer and route incoming calls

• Field general inquiries about timber sales

Document & Record Management:

• Draft, proofread, and format contracts, timber‑sale agreements, landowner correspondence

• Enter and update data in GIS spreadsheets and CRM systems

• File and archive physical and electronic records

• Work hand in hand with accounts relievable/payable clerks

• Inputting data into accounting software

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or coursework in business administration or related field is a plus

Experience: 0–2 years of administrative or customer‑service experience

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Comfortable learning GIS‑based spreadsheets, CRM software, and office technologies

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and multitasking abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Competent in Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets

• High attention to detail and accuracy, especially with contracts and data entry

• Professional demeanor and customer‑service orientation when interacting with landowners

• Discretion handling sensitive land‑use and financial information

• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn about office operations

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Paid time off, holidays, and summer reduced‑hour schedule

• Hands‑on training in administration

• Opportunities for career growth

Southern Pines Land and Timber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.