What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floral Designer - Full-Time or Part-time position at Wilson Farm Inc?
Description
Who is Wilson Farm?
Wilson Farm has been in operation at its present location since 1884. Our customers shop with us for our highly regarded bakery; our grocery selections; our fresh, locally grown produce; our range of delicious prepared foods from our kitchen; our beautiful flowers and plants (many grown on premises); and our courteous and helpful staff. We employ customer-driven individuals that are dedicated to enhancing our warm and inviting farm-fresh shopping experience.
Who are we looking for?
Wilson Farm is hiring a full-time or part-time Floral Designer to join our great floral team.
Primary Responsibilities for a Floral Designer
- Designing and arranging flowers and decorative items to create standard, holiday, and customized floral arrangements, corsages, boutonnieres, etc. within specific price points.
- Maintaining floral vitality of all inventories including watering, cutting, and pruning floral inventory.
- Assisting with inventory and ordering of fresh flowers and supplies from wholesalers.
- Assisting with housekeeping tasks including sweeping, cleaning, and restocking floral inventory as assigned by the Floral Manager
- Possible client contact and sales responsibility as business needs require; advising customers and colleagues on suitable floral arrangements as well as on flower care and maintenance requirements.
- Keeping abreast of emerging styles and trends in floral design.
Experience/Qualifications needed
- Previous designing experience and/or training in floral design a must (floral experience at florist or retail floral shop etc. a huge plus). Must have experience with weddings, sympathy arrangements, day to day designing, etc.
- Knowledgeable about a wide variety of flowers.
- Capable of using various floral techniques.
- Excellent customer service skills including ability to deliver information in a clear and concise manner to customers.
- Candidate must be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational skills; must take pride in their finished work and have an excellent work ethic; and must have an enthusiastic, positive attitude.
Work Schedule
- Full-time (45-50 hours/week) or Part-time (20-25 hours/week)
- Will be a mix of weekdays, weekend, and holiday days
- Holiday periods may require more hours and flexibility in schedule to meet business needs
Physical Requirements
- Standing/bending/reaching for periods of time
- Be able to lift/carry approximately 25 lbs. (flower buckets containing water and/or flowers)
- Will be In/out of storage cooler for periods of time to access product
- Up/down stairs frequently
Benefits
- Competitive wages commensurate with experience.
- A 25% employee discount
- Friendly, customer-driven environment
- For full-time employees:
- Health and Dental insurance with generous premium contribution by Wilson Farm
- 401 (k) plan with employer match
Wilson Farm, Inc. is an E/O/E.
