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GENERAL SUMMARY

We are seeking a friendly, reliable seasonal Garden Center Sales Associate to support daily operations during our busiest season. This role combines customer service, plant care, merchandising, and cashiering responsibilities. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, engaging with customers, and being part of a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

As part of our team, you will help advance our mission of creating inclusive, meaningful work opportunities for individuals of all abilities. Our garden center is more than a retail space; it is a place where community, growth, and purpose come together. Every interaction with customers and coworkers contributes to a supportive and empowering environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*

• Customer Service & Sales

• Greet customers and provide a welcoming, helpful experience

• Assistcustomers with plant selection, basic plant care questions, and product recommendations

• Support and work alongside individuals of varying abilities in a respectful, inclusive manner

• Help customerslocateitems and carry purchases as needed

• Maintain a positive and patient attitude during busy periods

• Cashiering

• Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system accurately and efficiently

• Handle cash, credit, and other forms of payment

• Balance register drawer and follow proper cash handling procedures

• Answer phones andassistwith basic customer inquiries when stationed at the register

• Merchandising & Maintenance

• Water plants andassistwith general plant care (deadheading, spacing, etc.)

• Restock merchandise, including plants, soils, pottery, and retail items

• Keep displays clean, organized, and visually appealing

• Assistwith receiving and unloading deliveries

• Maintain cleanliness of indoor and outdoor retail areas

• Team Support

• Work collaboratively with team members and program participants

• Assistwith opening and closing tasks as assigned

• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment

COMPETENCIES

• Leading/Directing Others: Exhibits confidence in self and others; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; lays out work in a fair, well-planned, and organized manner; inspires, motivates, challenges and provides support to others to perform well and fulfill the vision; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others; is a clear communicator.

• Total Quality Management: Is dedicated to providing the highest quality services which meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers; is committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and performance management; creates a learning environment leading to the most efficient and effective work processes.

• Vision and Purpose: Demonstratesa compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; creates milestones to rally support behind the vision.

• Adaptability : Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; inspires others to be adaptable to change.

• Ethics, Values and Diversity: Promotes an appropriate and effective work environment and strives to ensure that the agency’s core values and beliefs are applied during all circumstances; genuinely cares about people; deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages, lifestyle choices and genders; supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all; adheres to and promotes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); advocates for the rights and interests of individuals with disabilities to maximize their potential in the programs and communities of their choice.

• Integrity and Trust: Isrespectful, truthful, and transparent; keepsconfidences; takes ownership and responsibility for decisions and outcomes.

• Problem Solving and Judgment: Probes all useful and constructive sources to find pertinent answers; can analyze issues,identifyproblems and work towardappropriate solutions; collaborates with others or as part of a team; displays willingness to make decisions; makestimelydecisions;exhibitssound andaccuratejudgment.

• Oral and Written Communications: Speaks clearly,appropriatelyand effectively with a diverse group of individuals; is an active listener and gets clarification when necessary;participatesconstructively in meetings;is able towrite clearly and succinctly;is able tocommunicate clearly in a variety of settings and situations.

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong customer service skills and a friendly demeanor

• Appreciation for working in an inclusive environment that supports individuals of all abilities

• Basic knowledge of plants is helpful but not required, willingness to learn is essential

• Comfortablehandlingtransactions and using a POS system

• Reliable and punctual

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to work outdoors invaryingweather conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, andlift upto 40lbs

SCHEDULE:

• Weekend availabilityrequired

• Flexible schedule, including some holidays and peak seasonal hours

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A supportive, mission-driven team environment

• Hands-on experience with plants and garden center operations

• Opportunity to build skills in both retail and inclusive workplace practices

• 25% Employee discount

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.