What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Associate position at Shickasheen Farm, Inc?
We’re looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic part time Garden Center Associate to join our team. This position involves plant care, customer service, and maintaining the overall appearance of the garden center. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, able to lift at least 25 lbs, and available to work weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent customer service by assisting shoppers with plant selection, gardening advice, and product recommendations. Training provided to the right candidate.
- Water, prune, and maintain plants to ensure their health and quality. Training provided to the right candidate.
- Unload and stock deliveries of plants.
- Lift and transport plants, soil bags, and other garden products (up to 25 lbs).
- Keep the garden center clean, organized, and visually appealing.
- Work outdoors in all types of weather, including heat, rain, and cold.
Qualifications:
- Passion for plants, gardening, and outdoor work.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions (hot, cold, wet).
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs repeatedly.
- Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and moving throughout the entire day.
- Weekend availability is required.
- Previous retail, garden center, or horticulture experience is a plus but not required.
Benefits:
- Employee discounts.
- Friendly and supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to learn and grow in the horticulture industry.
- Pay starting at $17/hr
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Morning shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work at least one weekend day every weekend from March through end of July?
Ability to Commute:
- West Kingston, RI 02892 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17