Garden Center Seasonal Associate

Mackey's • Colchester, CT

1h • Onsite

About The Position

Mackey's is a third-generation family business, established in 1968, dedicated to helping Connecticut families with their homes, pets, farms, and gardens. The company is built on hard work, genuine service, and community values. This Garden Center Seasonal Retail Associate role is a physically demanding, fast-paced, and team-oriented position, central to the spring and summer garden center season. Mackey's is looking for individuals who are committed to their teammates and customers, take pride in their work, and genuinely enjoy helping others.

Requirements

• A selfless attitude — you put the customer and your team before yourself
• Personal accountability — you own your responsibilities without being reminded
• A strong work ethic — you bring your best energy on day one and on day 90
• Dependability — your teammates count on you to show up ready, on time, every shift
• Respect for every person — customers, teammates, and vendors alike
• The ability to stay composed, positive, and solutions-focused when it gets busy

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a physically demanding retail, outdoor, or agricultural environment
• Customer service, cashier, or service desk experience
• Horticulture, gardening, landscaping, or plant care knowledge
• Clear, tactful communication skills — written and verbal
• Experience leading a team, project, or volunteering in a community setting

Responsibilities

• Engage customers with enthusiasm, product knowledge, and a genuine desire to help
• Water, care for, and merchandise live plants and seasonal products
• Receive shipments, stock shelves, and maintain an organized, clean facility
• Safely move and handle merchandise — including loading customer vehicles
• Operate a cash register and assist customers at the service desk
• Conduct physical inventories and assist with store resets
• Support teammates across departments as business needs shift throughout the season

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees