Garden Center Assistant Manager

Overview
Are you ready to step up and help lead one of Ann Arbor's favorite garden spots during the heart of the season? Turner's Garden Center, a family-rooted local gem since 1967, is seeking a reliable, positive, and hands-on Assistant Manager to support our team and keep things blooming smoothly. This full-time seasonal role (40–50 hours per week) involves a mix of daily operations, customer service, plant care, and stepping in to oversee the garden center when the manager is away. Expect plenty of weekends and a fast-paced, rewarding environment filled with plants, people, and that fresh Garden Center energy we all love. If you're dependable, enjoy multitasking in a lively setting, and thrive on making customers happy while keeping operations on track, this is your opportunity to grow with us!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily garden center operations in the manager's absence, ensuring smooth flow, team coordination, and excellent customer experiences
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance to customers—answering questions, helping select plants and products, and offering a warm, professional welcome
• Handle phone duties: answer calls, take orders, schedule deliveries, and provide plant/product info with a positive attitude
• Perform hands-on tasks including watering and caring for plants, tagging inventory, unloading incoming product shipments, and maintaining organized, inviting displays and aisles
• Assist with register operations, processing sales, and helping customers load purchases
• Support the manager with scheduling, team guidance, inventory checks, and other leadership tasks as needed
• Keep the Garden Center and sales areas clean, safe, and well-maintained through regular upkeep and organization

Qualifications & What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in retail, garden centers, customer service, or supervisory roles preferred; strong leadership potential and willingness to learn are key
• Reliable and punctual with a proven track record of showing up on time, following schedules, and handling responsibilities consistently
• Positive, upbeat demeanor and genuine enjoyment of working with people—customers love our friendly vibe, and you'll help keep it going strong
• Comfortable with physical work: standing/walking for long periods, lifting/moving plants and supplies (up to 50 lbs), watering, and working in Garden Center conditions (warm, humid, varying weather exposure)
• Basic plant knowledge or strong interest in gardening/horticulture is a plus—we'll build on what you know
• Solid organizational and multitasking skills; comfortable handling phones, orders, and quick decisions
• Team player who collaborates well and steps up to lead when needed
• Available for full-time hours (40–50 per week), including most weekends and occasional evenings during peak season

Why Join Turner's?
Be at the heart of a beloved Ann Arbor business where your energy and reliability make a real difference. You'll gain valuable leadership experience in a supportive, plant-filled environment, enjoy employee perks like discounts, and take pride in helping our community create beautiful gardens. It's hands-on, fun, and fulfilling—perfect for someone who wants to lead by example and grow alongside a great team.

If you're excited to help us keep Ann Arbor green and growing, we'd love to meet you! Apply today—stop by with your resume at 4431 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103, or check our website (turnersannarbor.com) for application details. Let's make this season amazing together!

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person