We are seeking 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 with Closing Responsibilities

            Position Type:               Part-time 15 - 20 hours a week depending on shift

                                                Seasonal position March through mid-November

            Available Shifts:           

• Sunday through Tuesday 1:00pm to 5/6pm (1 position)
• Wednesday through Saturday 1:00pm to 5/6pm (1 position)

            Hourly Wage:               $9.00 to $13.00 depending on retail experience and plant/garden knowledge

            Benefits:                       401k Plan, Employee Discounts

Responsibilities:

- Perform administrative closing tasks including closing the tills, checking mail/phone, closing the nursery for the night, basic facilities maintenance

- Perform nursery related tasks for the specific plant areas assigned, including watering, deadheading, pruning, fertilizing, transplanting and merchandising.

- Identify plant needs and/or stress conditions and address with proper treatment or advise manager

- Greet and direct customers to plants, tools, supplies, amendments, etc. based on their needs

- Offer guidance on our services, including design, delivery, classes, events, etc.

- Process basic transactions on the POS system including purchases, holds and pickups

- Load and unload plants, hard goods and other products

- Assist with pricing and stocking plants, hard goods and other products

- Assist managers with various operational tasks

- Learn and execute company policies and procedures

- Develop a positive rapport and relationships with our customers

- Assist customers with plant guidance and selection based on their specific needs*

- Coach customers on proper planting and plant care techniques*

- Acquire and share reliable knowledge about Treasure Valley gardening*

Qualifications:

- Interest in plants, gardening and landscaping

- Basic to broad knowledge about plants and gardening in the Treasure Valley

- Positive, can-do, creative, solution-oriented, initiative taking and team oriented attitude 

- Attention to detail and comfortable with repetitive type work and following procedures

- Team oriented and able to work with others to accomplish tasks and goals

- Able to take direction, work independently and balance multi-tasking

- Ability to stand long periods of time; lift up to 25lbs and easily bend, lift and squat regularly

- Able to work outside in all types of weather year round

- Basic computer skills and experience with POS system functions

- Willingness to learn and implement knowledge and skills in the nursery

- Educational background, training, and certifications as applicable 

*Based on knowledge and experience

Submit resume together with letter of introduction via e-mail to Hannah at info@madelinegeorge.com