What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Associate position at LYNDE GREENHOUSE?
Garden Center Associate
(Maple Grove)
Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery is looking for individuals with retail and customer service experience to join our
Garden Center Team! This position will focus on merchandising/displaying products, maintaining those products
as well as our retail store and greenhouse to achieve an enjoyable shopping experience, and assisting with any
and all customer service needs. This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is retail and customer
service oriented to learn more about our industry and gain new and useful plant knowledge to help our customers
succeed in achieving their plant and gardening goals. This position does not require any previous experience
maintaining or taking care of plant material as you will have plenty of time for us to help you gain that knowledge
while you assist us in creating an in-store experience for our customers that focuses on helpfulness and positivity.
Job Requirements:
- High-School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Ability to lift 40-50lbs. and work in all weather conditions for up to 8 hours a day.
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong communication skills - willingness to learn and pass along newly acquired knowledge to
- Ability and willingness to clean and maintain all indoor and outdoor shopping spaces including parking
areas and restrooms.
Additional Skills (but no required):
- Having a flexible schedule
- Gardening experience with annuals, perennials, or houseplants
- Prior experience operating equipment/machinery, or the ability and willingness to learn how to operate a
- Design experience or experience creating aesthetically pleasing spaces and displays.
We have:
- An established team of horticulture professionals to offer support to both our customers and new team
- A proven track record of success in the green industry earning us a highly regarded status as a long-
- A hardworking leadership group who navigates each of our team members to success in their positions.
This is a part-time, seasonal position that offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth. If you
are interested in joining our team, please contact us.
Feel free to come check us out and apply in person too. We’re at:
Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery
9293 Pineview Ln.
Maple Grove, MN 55369