Greenhouse Coordinator - Part-time (Retail Clerk 2)

South Seattle College is looking to hire a Part-time Greenhouse Coordinator in Hospitality.

Salary Range for this position is $21.09- $26.07 Hourly

Application and required materials must be submitted no later than / Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin 12/15/25

Background

Seattle Colleges job openings should be developed using attraction-based language. When we post jobs we want to communicate clearly about the opportunity for qualified applicants to come do great work with us for a great purpose. We also want to communicate clearly about our values and the expectations for any qualified candidates who are selected for hire.

Overview

Are you passionate about outdoor gardening? Have you created/built/ contributed to a business resulting in a successful business? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals. As a Tasting Room Associate you will be responsible for being a key member of the team that serves in order to slay sales goals. In this role, you will serve and educate our students, staff and community about gardening and outdoor plant sales.

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees.

What you will be working on:

• You'll work with your team to build inclusive, modern, flexible systems that serve students, ensuring access and assisting students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes from recruitment to transition
• Throughout your work you'll demonstrate cultural humility and intercultural engagement, including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations, and create an educational environment that affirms commitment to equity and diversity
• You'll engage in shared governance, including district-wide efforts to build an antiracist institution focused on action to advance access, retention, and success for our most marginalized and vulnerable students and employees
• Work with LHO faculty to ensure that the required supplies and plant material is available for required classes.
• Order required supplies and plant material as needed throughout the year.
• Maintain an updated and current inventory of all outside plants including pricing and cost. This includes but is not limited to labeling, organizing, Clover Inventory and Excel Inventory.
• As outside sales lead, ensure all customers are greeted when they enter the outside plant area and offer to answer any questions.
• Coordinate LHO student interns work schedules and provide work activities as needed, in support of Faculty.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the greenhouse and outside plant area.
• Communicate clearly with the retail operations manager and/or Faculty about any issues or needs that may arise.
• Support changes and adapt to and in the working environment.
• Provide excellent customer service!
• Ensure all daily and weekly tasks are completed.
• Exhibit proficiency in all workstations.

What you bring as a candidate:

• You have a high school diploma
• You have experience applying a growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement to solve business challenges
• You have strong communication and presentation skills, particularly related to distilling complex concepts for a variety of audiences
• You have a self-possessed demeanor and ability to work well under time pressure and on high-stakes projects
• You have strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
• You are detail-oriented with experience consistently delivering high quality work products
• You have demonstrated experience delivering error-free reports on a deadline
• You have experience measuring outcomes and changing systems in response to data

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of bullying behaviors, including cyberbullying.

Students, employees, and applicants at Seattle Colleges can reach the Title IX Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for questions about discrimination, harassment or grievance procedures.

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.