Become a Roadie!
Roadside Blooms is looking for a 20-25+ hour a week perfect fit to help support the growth of a beautiful, team-led, community-driven business.
Job Title: Roadside Blooms Retail Shop Associate - Entry Level
*This is not a wedding/event floral design position
Who We Are Looking For
The Right Fit is Someone Who:
- Finds joy among plants, flowers and people
- Works well in a supporting role and as part of a team
- Can take direction, not need micro-managing, and holds themselves accountable
- Is organized, plans ahead, and can follow through with to-do lists
- Has excellent time management skills
- Understands if you have time to lean you have time to clean
- Is creative and analytical
- Has amazing customer service skills both in person and over the phone
- Can hustle and be flexible and adaptable in an ever changing environment
- Possesses an optimistic attitude and good sense of humor
- Is a problem solver and critical thinker
- Is self-motivated and can run with an assignment
- Has a willingness to learn
- Has a strong work ethic and is dependable and consistent
- Is consistently on-time
- Willing to cover other teammate shifts if necessary
- Cares deeply about environmental and social justice issues
- Is open minded and accepting of all
- Believes that developing community is crucial to personal and business success
What You’ll Be Doing
- Helping maintain, organize and update a multi-use retail space
- Caring for our indoor shop plants (watering, pruning, treating pests, pricing, etc.)
- Watering and maintaining a few corporate indoor/outdoor plant accounts weekly
- Checking out customers in person, by phone, and online
- Delivering floral arrangements as needed (again - must have excellent driving record)
- Assist with floral design of daily offerings/deliveries as needed (can be trained)
- Assist with local workshops and events as needed
- Participate in weekly staff meetings
- Support management team
Experience We are Looking For
- 2-3 years retail experience
- Food and beverage experience preferred (why? - because F&B people know how to hustle and work effectively in a team under stress)
- High School Diploma Required
- Plant knowledge and experience (preferably professional experience) is a MUST
- Willingness to take a little test on plant knowledge
- Floral design experience preferred but not necessary
- Experience with Shopify preferred but not necessary
- Clean driving record a MUST (we run driving record checks for insurance)
- Clean background check
- Can lift 40lbs
- Can be on feet for long periods of time
- Comfortable on regular sized ladders a MUST
- Excellent customer service skills
Hours and Compensation
- The shop is typically open 7 days a week 10-5:30/6 Sundays 10-2
- Shifts typically begin between 8am and 10am
- Must be able to work most weekends and until shop closes
- Between 20-25 hours a week with possibility of more
- Starting range for this position is $16-$18/hr depending on experience and proven talent and knowledge
- Start by End of January
Extra money making opportunities but not required - Event breakdowns typically 10:30-midnight 1-3 a month ($100-$150 depending on distance) during event season
Flexibility in scheduling is desired.
Note: This is a retail shop position and not an event floral designer position, however, there may be opportunities to set up events should we have a need outside your shop schedule.
How to apply
Send resume, cover letter telling us why you are interested in working at Roadside Blooms and 3 professional references to: hello@roadsideblooms.com.
Applicants will only be considered if directions for applying are followed which include sending us a resume, thoughtful cover letter and references.
We will not be taking phone calls or in person visits regarding the position. The position will be posted until filled. Start by end January/Early February
