Floral Designer (part-time)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews orders for clarity, product availability, events schedule

• Prioritizes work to meet deadlines

• Answers calls and greets clients in a courteous and empathetically

• Discusses needs, suggests products, seasonal products, and floral services commemorating special events, quotes products, as well as records accurate orders and payments

• Collaborates with Funeral Director to clarify contractual requests

• Collaborates with floral colleagues on design, scheduling, issues, and process

• Collaborates to resolve issues  

• Plans arrangement according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or selects appropriate standard design pattern

• Selects flora and foliage for arrangement

• Trims material and arranges bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pin, floral tape, foam, and other materials

• Packs and wraps completed arrangements for transportation

• Maintains clean, neat, and tidy design work area and flower cooler

• Maintains design equipment in good working order; notifies management when repairs or replacements requirements

• Drives company vehicles to deliver floral arrangements to client homes or service venues

• Takes precautions to secure floral designs during transportation

MINIMUM Requirements

Education

• High School or GED equivalent

• Training in Floral Design preferred

Certification/License

• Valid state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

• Certificate from School of Floral Design preferred

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in floral design

• Demonstrated knowledge of floral products and design

• Demonstrated knowledge of the care of floral plants and flowers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer, internet and word processing skills

• Clear and articulate communication skills

• High level of compassion and integrity

• Ability to multi task and prioritize

• Detail oriented

• Adaptable to frequently changing priorities

Work CONDITIONS

Work Environment

• Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions

• Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required

• Professional Dress is required when in contact with families. 

Work Postures

• Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day

• Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

Physical Demands

• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required

Work Hours

• Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises

Pay:

• $

Benefits:

• Part-time associates working an average 20 hours a week may be eligible for 401(k).

Compensation:

Salary: $18.00/hr.

Benefits:

Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance Program