Floral Designer

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

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, and light shop maintenance.

Starting pay is 17.00 per/hour (Must be willing to work some Saturdays)

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of experience working in a flower shop
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• Wide range of floral arrangement knowledge; daily work orders, wire-services, funerals, weddings, etc.
• Knowledge of how to properly use floral tools
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general public
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management skills in a fast-paced environment
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on to effectively communicate design, price, and delivery details
• Ability to handle cash and use a cash register
• Assist with supervisor with prepping event work
• Decorate venues and event spaces
• Opening and closing duties as needed
• Maintain inventory including watering, cutting, conditioning, and cleaning plants and flowers
• Create arrangements, bouquets, and other items
• Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various items
• Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance the shop’s image
• 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, as being an ADA compliant business
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

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

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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