Roadside Blooms is looking for a FULL-TIME perfect fit to help support the exponential growth of a beautiful, team-led, community-driven business.
Job Title: Roadside Blooms Shop Associate
Reports To: Lauren Szego - Shop Manager
Who We Are Looking For
The Right Fit is Someone Who:
- Finds joy among plants, flowers, and people
- Works well in a supporting role and as part of a team
- Can take direction, not need micro-managing, and holds themselves accountable
- Is organized, plans ahead, and follows through
- Is creative and analytical
- Has amazing customer service skills both in person and over the phone
- Can hustle, and be flexible and adaptable in an ever changing environment
- Possesses a positive attitude and good sense of humor
- Is a problem solver and critical thinker
- Is self-motivated and can run with an assignment
- Has a willingness to learn
- Has a strong work ethic and is dependable and consistent
- Cares deeply about environmental and social justice issues
- Believes that developing community is crucial to personal and business success
What You’ll Be Doing
- Helping maintain, organize and update a multi-use retail space
- Caring for our indoor shop plants (watering, pruning, treating pests, pricing, etc.)
- Watering and maintaining a few corporate indoor/outdoor plant accounts weekly
- Checking out customers in person, by phone, and online
- Delivering floral arrangements as needed
- Assist with floral design of daily offerings/deliveries as needed (can be trained)
- Assist with local workshops and events as needed
- Participate in weekly staff meetings
- Support management team
Experience We are Looking For
- 2-3 years retail experience
- Food and beverage experience preferred (why? - because F&B people know how to hustle and work effectively in a team under stress)
- College degree desired but not required
- Plant knowledge and experience is a must
- Floral design experience preferred but not necessary
- Proficiency in social media platforms
- Experience with Shopify preferred but not necessary
- Clean driving record a must
- Can lift 50lbs
- Can be on feet for long periods of time
- Comfortable on a ladder a must
Hours and Compensation
- The shop is open 7 days a week 10-5:30/6
- Shifts typically begin between 8am and 10am
- Must be able to work most weekends and until shop closes
- Between 32-40 hours a week
- Compensation range for is $16-$20/hr depending on experience
- Start by September 15th, 2022
Send resume, well-written cover letter telling us why you are interested in joining our team, and 3 professional references.
Those three things must be sent in order to be considered:
JoinTheTeam@roadsideblooms.com
Note: We are not taking phone calls regarding this position.
