Floral Designer
Community Options - Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543![Community Options](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
We are seeking a
Part-Time Floral Designer
to work out of our
Princeton, NJ
location. The Floral Designer creates quality flower arrangements, bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items. This person will deliver a high-level of customer service to customers. Responsibilities may include answering phones, taking orders, data entry, inventory management, helping with deliveries, light shop maintenance, and customer research.
Starting pay is $17.00/ per hour
Responsibilities
Consult with clients on desired arrangements including design, price, and delivery details
Assist with planning arrangements according to client's requirements
Develop new floral creations utilizing knowledge of design and properties of raw materials
Maintain inventory including watering, cutting, conditioning, and cleaning plants and flowers
Create arrangements, bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items
Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various items
Decorate venues and event spaces
Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance the shop’s image
Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials as needed
Perform office and retail service duties such as serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment as needed
Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy as needed
Unpack stock as it comes into the shop as needed
Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Must willing to work several Saturdays a month
Must be able to run a POS system, design, assist customers, experienced in party work, funerals, etc.
Five years of experience working in a flower shop
Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Able to use trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials as needed
Ability to handle cash and use a cash register
Ability to effectively work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general public
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Wide range of floral arrangement knowledge; daily work orders, wire-services, funerals, weddings, etc.
Working Conditions
Overtime required as necessary
Flexible schedule as determined by Managing Director
Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
May be required to travel utilizing own vehicle or a company vehicle
May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases
Why Community Options?
Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
Generous PTO
Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
403b Retirement Plan
Incredible career growth opportunities
Send resume to:
Kathy.Angelinovich@comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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