Administrative Assistant

Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment?  Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement?  Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day?  If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.

Our Infrastructure Solutions business focuses on working with public agencies to solve challenges with our built infrastructure, improving the quality of life for all by helping people safely and efficiently travel, delivering clean water, and protecting public health. We partner alongside clients in all project phases, from planning through construction, on building roads, airports and water systems. Our focus is on the people we serve, and their success is our inspiration.

Our Rapid City, SD office location is growing! We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented part time Administrative Assistant to support our team. If you are interested in learning about the exciting world of civil and construction engineering, this is the role for you! 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with office staff on special projects
• Plan activities, events, projects and other business-related functions
• Answer and transfers calls, screening when necessary and serve as the first point of contact for visitors
• Maintain filing systems
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, ensuring conference rooms are set up accordingly
• Provide general office support including minor building maintenance activities
• Schedule minor building maintenance activities with subcontractors
• Coordinate travel needs for other team members
• Assist in preparing for industry and trade conferences
• Assist with proposal creation
• Communicate professionally and effectively through various forms of written correspondence (i.e. letter, email, memorandums)

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum three years of experience in a professional office administration role
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Business Administration or similar field
• Minimum five years of experience in a professional office administration role