We are a growing, creative, fast-paced team focused on helping people create stylish and sustainable outdoor living environments.  This is a unique opportunity to be involved in a plant and design-driven garden center, and as such, we are seeking creative, energetic, customer-focused and operations-minded individuals to join Madeline George in serving our customers and caring for our plants.  Visit our website at madelinegeorge.com to learn more about us and our mission!

            Position:                       Garden Center Assistant Manager

            Position Type:               Part Time Position

            Available Shifts:                          Wednesday through Saturday 10:00am to 5/6:00pm                                      

            Hourly Wage:               $14.00 - $18.00 Depending on management experience and plant/gardening knowledge

            Benefits:                       401(k) Plan, Employee Discount

Responsibilities:

• Embrace the vision of Madeline George and drive our mission and strategies
• Provide a delightful and efficient customer service experience; lead and train staff members to deliver same; and develop a rapport and personal relationship with our customers
• Ensure that our plants are properly managed, well-cared for and merchandised to deliver the best quality product in an inspiring and pleasant environment to create meaningful value for our customers
• Assist in planning and managing the daily/weekly/monthly/seasonal operations of the nursery including receiving, plant and product management, merchandising, and facilities maintenance
• Perform nursery opening and closing tasks
• Direct, perform and supervise plant management including watering, deadheading, pruning, fertilizing transplanting, and merchandising; identify plant needs and/or stress conditions and address with proper treatment
• Greet and direct customers to plants, tools, supplies, amendments, etc.
• Direct, perform and supervise receiving, labeling, and stocking in conjunction with key managers
• Assist with preparation and execution of signage and promotional messages, specials and related events
• Assist customers with purchases and process POS transactions; troubleshoot POS problems as needed
• Load and unload plants, hard goods and other products
• Be a creative and reliable resource to our customers with your knowledge of plant materials, gardening, design and Treasure Valley specific information
• Learn and execute company policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Possess a plant loving, design appreciation and people friendly nature coupled with a like-minded ambition to drive the mission of Madeline George to create stylish and sustainable gardens
• 2 years of experience in a retail garden center, nursery or related retail/horticultural environment
• 2 years of experience with staff and project management
• Positive, can-do, creative, solution-oriented, team-driven attitude
• Keenly focused on customer needs and experiences as well as industry trends and innovations
• Broad knowledge of plant materials and management of same in nursery/retail setting
• Possess key traits:  observant, anticipatory, critical thinker, initiative taker, change agent, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, re-organize and re-direct given environmental conditions; keep big picture and mission in clear view; maintain a productive, pleasant work environment and foster an esprit de corps
• Willing to work extra hours as necessary to ensure plant and product deliveries are attended to, merchandising is completed, cover short staff situations
• Proficient with POS system functions, Microsoft word, excel and outlook programs, email, google, etc.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds, ability to stand long periods of time and bend, lift and squat regularly
• Work outside in all types of weather year round
• Educational background, training, and certifications as applicable

 Submit resume together with letter of introduction and interest via e-mail to Kecia at kcarlson@madelinegeorge.com