Floral Designer (Temp)
About The Position
Create custom floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, holidays, corporate events, and everyday occasions. Ensure all arrangements meet quality and design standards. Stay current with floral trends and seasonal designs. Monitor inventory and assist with ordering supplies and flowers. Assist customers in selecting flowers and design styles. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area, floral cooler, store, and store front. Support setup and breakdown of events as needed. Handle multiple orders while meeting deadlines and customer expectations. Assist staff with ringing up customers. Ability to work with our on-line floral sales sites. Ability to dress appropriately for the retail environment. Assist with merchandising products for sale. Assist with incoming deliveries and products. Ensuring all safety procedures are followed. Ensuring the business operates within the company’s mission statement. Be a team player. Learn & follow all policy & procedures of the agency. Learn and follow all safety & emergency procedures for the agency. Be involved in OWC fundraising events. Perform other duties as assigned, or as they arise. Collaboration with Floral & Gifts of OWC, Putnum location.
Requirements
- Previous experience in floral design or related field preferred.
- Strong knowledge of flowers, greenery, and design techniques.
- Experience creating arrangements for weddings, funerals, and special events is a plus.
- Knowledge of flowers, plants, greenery, and seasonal availability.
- Understanding of floral care and handling techniques to maintain freshness.
- Familiarity with design principles such as color coordination, balance, and style.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
- Availability on weekends and holidays.
- Physical ability to lift to 40 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
- willingness to learn how to use/work on a computer and its Point-of-Sale Software
- Ability to work in a cold environment for long periods of time
- Ability to work in hot environments for a long period of time
- Ability to potentially stand for long periods of time
- Ability to potentially kneel for an extended amount of time
- Ability to answer the phone and communicate with people
- Ability to write legibly with or without assistance
- Ability to maintain good personal hygiene
- Computer skills are helpful
- Ability to follow directions either verbal or written
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Ability to work as a team with a variety of staff levels
Nice To Haves
- Experience with wedding or event floral design.
- Familiarity with floral design software or POS systems.
- Artistic eye and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Design and arrange fresh flowers, plants, and decorative materials into bouquets, centerpieces, wreaths, and custom displays.
- Taking and logging orders
- Help with deliveries
- Processing flowers, plants and merchandise
- Ensuring all safety procedures are followed
- Ensuring the business operates within the company’s mission statement
- Be a team player
- Learn & follow all policy & procedures of the agency
- Learn and follow all safety & emergency procedures for the agency
- Be involved in OWC fundraising events
- Perform other duties as assigned, or as they arise.
- Collaboration with Floral & Gifts of OWC, Putnum location.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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