Floral Designer (part-time)

Service Corporation International•Riverside, CA

About The Position

The Floral Designer designs, cuts, and arranges live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage for funeral services, cemeteries, and special events. The role provides customer service by helping clients select products, recording orders, receiving payments, and delivering arrangements. It requires coordinating with funeral directors and floral colleagues, maintaining design equipment and work areas, and transporting arrangements safely.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Three to five years of experience in floral design.
Demonstrated knowledge of floral products and design.
Demonstrated knowledge of the care of floral plants and flowers.
Basic computer, internet, and word-processing skills.
Clear and articulate communication skills.
High level of compassion and integrity.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Detail-oriented.
Adaptable to frequently changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Training in floral design.
Certificate from a School of Floral Design.

Responsibilities

Review orders for clarity, product availability, and event schedules.
Prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Answer calls and greet clients courteously and empathetically.
Discuss clients’ needs; suggest products, seasonal products, and floral services for special events; quote products; and accurately record orders and payments.
Collaborate with the Funeral Director to clarify contractual requests.
Collaborate with floral colleagues on design, scheduling, issues, and processes.
Collaborate with others to resolve issues.
Plan arrangements according to client requirements using design knowledge and knowledge of material properties, or select an appropriate standard design pattern.
Select flowers and foliage for arrangements.
Trim materials and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using tools and materials such as trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, and foam.
Pack and wrap completed arrangements for transportation.
Maintain a clean, neat, and tidy design work area and flower cooler.
Maintain design equipment in good working order and notify management when repairs or replacements are needed.
Drive company vehicles to deliver floral arrangements to clients’ homes or service venues.
Take precautions to secure floral designs during transportation.