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We are seeking energetic, customer-focused and operations-minded individuals to join Madeline George in

serving our customers and caring for our plants. Visit our website at madelinegeorge.com to learn more about

us and our mission!

Position: Garden Center Assistant with Opening Responsibilities

Position Type: Part-time 15 20 hours a week depending on shift

Seasonal position March through mid-November

Available Shifts: Sunday through Tuesday 8:30a/9:30a to 1:30pm

Wednesday through Saturday 8:30a/9:30a to 1:30p

Hourly Wage: \$9.00 to \$13.00 depending on retail experience and plant/garden knowledge

Benefits: 401k Plan, Employee Discounts

Responsibilities:

Perform nursery opening tasks including opening the tills, preparing the nursery for customers, facilities,

maintenance and merchandising tasks

Perform nursery related tasks for the specific plant areas assigned, including watering, deadheading,

pruning, fertilizing, transplanting and merchandising.

Identify plant needs and/or stress conditions and address with proper treatment or advise manager

Greet and direct customers to plants, tools, supplies, amendments, etc. based on their needs

Offer guidance on our services, including design, delivery, classes, events, etc.

Process basic transactions on the POS system including purchases, holds and pickups

Load and unload plants, hard goods and other products

Assist with pricing and stocking plants, hard goods and other products

Assist managers with various operational tasks

Learn and execute company policies and procedures

Develop a positive rapport and relationships with our customers

Assist customers with plant guidance and selection based on their specific needs*

Coach customers on proper planting and plant care techniques*

Acquire and share reliable knowledge about Treasure Valley gardening*

Qualifications:

Interest in plants, gardening and landscaping

Basic to broad knowledge about plants and gardening in the Treasure Valley

Positive, can-do, creative, solution-oriented, initiative taking and team oriented attitude

Attention to detail and comfortable with repetitive type work and following procedures

Team oriented and able to work with others to accomplish tasks and goals

Able to take direction, work independently and balance multi-tasking

Ability to stand long periods of time; lift up to 25lbs and easily bend, lift and squat regularly

Able to work outside in all types of weather year round

Basic computer skills and experience with POS system functions

Willingness to learn and implement knowledge and skills in the nursery

Educational background, training, and certifications as applicable

*Based on knowledge and experience

Submit resume together with letter of introduction via e-mail to Peggy at info@madelinegeorge.com

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