About this position
Description:
The Garden Center Associate is an entry-level, customer-facing position responsible for supporting daily retail operations. This role assists customers, operates the register, restocks merchandise, waters plants, and helps maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming garden center. The Associate works alongside Plant Advisors to ensure shoppers have a positive and efficient experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist customers in a friendly and helpful manner
- Operate cash register and process sales transactions
- Restock plants, pottery, soils, and other merchandise
- Water and care for plants as directed
- Help load customer purchases into vehicles when needed
- Maintain clean, organized sales areas and displays
- Answer basic customer questions and direct them to Plant Advisors when needed
- Assist with receiving shipments and general store upkeep
- Positive attitude and strong customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
- Willingness to learn about plants and garden products
- Basic math skills and comfort handling cash transactions
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work on feet for extended periods
- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Weekend availability during peak season
- Prior retail experience is a plus but not required
- Prior Garden Center/Nursery experience is a huge plus