Garden Center Intern

Bzak Landscaping Inc•Miami Township, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Garden Center Intern supports the daily operations of the garden center and nursery by assisting with plant care, customer service, merchandising, and general maintenance tasks. This role provides hands-on experience in horticulture, plant identification, retail nursery operations, and landscape industry practices. The intern will work alongside experienced garden center staff to learn best practices in plant health, inventory upkeep, and guest engagement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or interest in horticulture, plant biology, landscape design, environmental science, or related fields.
Previous garden, greenhouse, or retail experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide a welcoming, friendly environment by greeting guests and offering basic assistance or directing them to knowledgeable staff.
Develop and maintain foundational product knowledge of plants, garden supplies, and seasonal materials.
Assist with plant care tasks including watering, pruning, deadheading, scouting for insects, diseases, and other plant health issues.
Support merchandising and display maintenance, including organizing plant material and ensuring a clean and visually appealing retail area.
Help restock the retail yard with plants from the wholesale area and notify the Nursery Manager and Garden Center Manager about inventory needs.
Assist with receiving merchandise, processing new plant shipments, and maintaining accurate labeling and signage.
Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the garden center, including sweeping, organizing, and keeping workspaces tidy.
Learn basic POS procedures and support simple transactions under supervision (if applicable).
Communicate guest questions or needs to management promptly.
Assist with loading and unloading delivery and wholesale trucks.