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Retail Job Listings


Madeline George Garden Design & Nursery

Position: Garden Center Groundskeeper with Delivery Responsibilities 

We are seeking energetic, customer-focused and operations-minded individuals to join Madeline George in serving our customers and caring for our plants. Visit our website at madelinegeorge.com to learn more about us and our mission!

Position Type: Permanent Part-time, 12 to 16 hours a week depending on season 

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-1:00pm

Hourly Wage: $10 to $15/hr depending on gardening and landscaping experience, plant knowledge

Benefits: 401k Plan, Employee Discount and Year-end Bonus


To Apply: Submit resume together with letter of introduction via e-mail to Peggy at info@madelinegeorge.com

Responsibilities:

  • Embrace the vision of Madeline George and drive our mission and strategies
  • Greet and direct customers to plants, tools, supplies, amendments, etc.
  • Assist customers with plant and product selection
  • Maintain the grounds and gardens at the nursery including blowing, planting, weeding, pruning, fertilizing, and parking lot, back road and perimeter bed maintenance, etc.
  • Manage delivery services, including providing estimates, processing payments, scheduling and performing delivery
  • Provide weekly care for large tree and B&B plant materials including watering, pruning, fertilizing and inspect for pest and disease and treat same
  • Operate the weir and complete irrigation of grounds, trees and B&B plant materials
  • Make basic repairs throughout grounds and buildings such as repair sprinkler lines/clean heads, faucets, fixtures, outdoor lighting, etc.
  • Greet and direct customers to plants, tools, supplies, amendments, etc.
  • Assist customers with plant and product selection
  • Process transactions on POS system including services fees
  • Load and unload plants, hard goods and other products
  • Assist with pricing, stocking and merchandising of plants, hard goods and other products, including setting up fountains, outdoor furniture, trellis, arbors, etc.
  • Uphold company policies and procedures

Qualifications:

  • Broad knowledge of ornamental plants and gardening/landscaping practices in residential settings
  • years experience with gardening/landcaping, irrigation, systems, pruning, pest/disease control, etc.
  • years of retail customer experience
  • Excellent communication, coordination and time management skills 
  • Positive, can-do, creative, solution-oriented, initiative-taking and team-driven attitude
  • Ability to take direction, work independently and with a team, and balance multi-tasking
  • Proficient with POS system and computer programs such as word, excel, email
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, stand long periods of time and bend, lift and squat regularly
  • Ability to work outside in all types of weather year round
  • Willingness to continue to learn and implement knowledge and skills in the nursery
  • Valid driver’s license; skid-steer or forklift experience helpful
  • Educational background, training, and certifications as applicable

Madeline George Garden Design & Nursery

Position: Garden Center Assistant (Morning)

We are seeking energetic, customer-focused and operations-minded individuals to join Madeline George in serving our customers and caring for our plants. Visit our website at madelinegeorge.com to learn more about us and our mission!

Position Type: Part-time, 15-20 hours a week depending on shift 

  • Sunday-Tuesday 9:00am-1:30pm
  • Seasonal Position, March through mid-November

Hourly Wage: $9 to $13 depending on retail experience and plant/garden knowledge

Benefits: 401k Plan, Employee Discount and Year-end Bonus


To Apply: Submit resume together with letter of introduction via e-mail to Peggy at info@madelinegeorge.com

Responsibilities:

  • Embrace the vision of Madeline George and support our mission and strategies.
  • Perform administrative and nursery opening tasks including opening nursery and tills, checking mail/phone
  • Greet and assist customers with plants, tools, supplies, amendments, etc. 
  • Assist customers with plant guidance and selection, and coach them on proper care and planting
  • Perform nursery related tasks including caring for plants by watering, deadheading, pruning, fertilizing, transplanting, merchandising, etc.
  • Unload and load plants, hard goods and other products
  • Assist with pricing and stocking plants, hard goods and other products 
  • Assist customers with purchase of plant materials and products, including processing basic POS transactions, cross selling services, customer requests, and loading products into customer cars 
  • Offer guidance on our services, including design, delivery, classes, events, etc.
  • Assist with merchandising and facilities maintenance as directed including creating and dismantling displays, weeding, sweeping, dusting, etc.
  • Uphold company policies and procedures

Qualifications:

  • Basic to expert interest in plants, gardening and landscaping
  • Positive, can-do, creative, solution-oriented and initiative taking attitude
  • Able to take direction, work independently and balance multi-tasking
  • Team oriented and able to work with others to accomplish tasks and goals
  • Attention to detail and comfortable with repetitive type work and following procedures
  • Able to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 25 pounds and easily bend, lift and squat regularly 
  • Able to work outside in all types of weather year round 
  • Proficient in basic computer programs
  • Willingness to learn and implement knowledge and skills in the nursery 
  • Educational background, training, and certifications as applicable  

    Madeline George Garden Design & Nursery

    Position: Garden Center Assistant (Afternoon)

    We are seeking energetic, customer-focused and operations-minded individuals to join Madeline George in serving our customers and caring for our plants. Visit our website at madelinegeorge.com to learn more about us and our mission!

    Position Type: Part-time, 15-20 hours a week depending on shift 

    • Sunday-Tuesday 1:00pm-6:00pm
    • Wednesday-Saturday 1:00pm-6:00pm
    • Seasonal Position, March through mid-November

    Hourly Wage: $9 to $13 depending on retail experience and plant/garden knowledge

    Benefits: 401k Plan, Employee Discount and Year-end Bonus


    To Apply: Submit resume together with letter of introduction via e-mail to Peggy at info@madelinegeorge.com

    Responsibilities:

    • Embrace the vision of Madeline George and support our mission and strategies.
    • Perform administrative and nursery opening tasks including opening nursery and tills, checking mail/phone
    • Greet and assist customers with plants, tools, supplies, amendments, etc. 
    • Assist customers with plant guidance and selection, and coach them on proper care and planting
    • Perform nursery related tasks including caring for plants by watering, deadheading, pruning, fertilizing, transplanting, merchandising, etc.
    • Unload and load plants, hard goods and other products
    • Assist with pricing and stocking plants, hard goods and other products 
    • Assist customers with purchase of plant materials and products, including processing basic POS transactions, cross selling services, customer requests, and loading products into customer cars 
    • Offer guidance on our services, including design, delivery, classes, events, etc.
    • Assist with merchandising and facilities maintenance as directed including creating and dismantling displays, weeding, sweeping, dusting, etc.
    • Uphold company policies and procedures

    Qualifications:

    • Basic to expert interest in plants, gardening and landscaping
    • Positive, can-do, creative, solution-oriented and initiative taking attitude
    • Able to take direction, work independently and balance multi-tasking
    • Team oriented and able to work with others to accomplish tasks and goals
    • Attention to detail and comfortable with repetitive type work and following procedures
    • Able to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 25 pounds and easily bend, lift and squat regularly 
    • Able to work outside in all types of weather year round 
    • Proficient in basic computer programs
    • Willingness to learn and implement knowledge and skills in the nursery 
    • Educational background, training, and certifications as applicable  

    Madeline George Garden Design & Nursery

    Position: Garden Center Assistant Manager

    We are a growing, creative, fast-paced team focused on helping people create stylish and sustainable outdoor living environments.  This is a unique opportunity to be involved in a plant and design-driven garden center, and as such, we are seeking creative, energetic, customer-focused and operations-minded individuals to join Madeline George in serving our customers and caring for our plants. Visit our website at madelinegeorge.com to learn more about us and our mission!

    Position Type: Permanent Part-time 

    • Sunday-Thursday 10:00am-5/6:00pm

    Hourly Wage: $12 to $18/hr depending on management experience, plant/gardening knowledge

    Benefits: 401k Plan, Employee Discount and Year-end Bonus


    To Apply: Submit resume together with letter of introduction via e-mail to Peggy at info@madelinegeorge.com
    Responsibilites:
    • Embrace the vision of Madeline George and drive our mission and strategies
    • Provide a delightful and efficient customer service experiniencelead and train staff members to deliver same; and develop a rapport and personal relationship with our customers
    • Ensure that our plants and products are properly managed, well-cared for and merchandised to deliver the best quality product in an inspiring and pleasant environment to create meaningful value for our customers
    • Assist the general manager in planning and managing the daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal operations of the nursery including staffing, receiving, plant and product management, merchandising, and facilities maintenance 
    • Perform nursery opening and closing tasks and ensure properly completed by assigned staff
    • Direct, perform and supervise plant management including watering, deadheading, pruning, fertilizing transplanting, and merchandisingidentify plant needs and/or stress conditions and address with proper treatment
    • Greet and direct customers to plants, tools, supplies, amendments, etc.
    • Direct, perform and supervise receiving, labeling, and stocking in conjunction with merchandising and general managers
    • Direct, perform and supervise promotional messages, specials and related events
    • Assist customers with purchases and process POS transactions; troubleshoot POS problems as needed
    • Load and unload plants, hard goods and other products
    • Be a creative and reliable resource to our customers with your knowledge of plant materials, gardening, design and Treasure Valley specific information
    • Execute and uphold company policies and procedures

      Qualifications: 

      • Possess a plant loving, design appreciation and people friendly nature coupled with a like-minded ambition to drive the mission of Madeline George to create stylish and sustainable gardens
      • 2 years of experience in a retail garden center, nursery or related retail/horticultural environment 
      • 2 years of experience with staff and project management
      • Positive, can-do, creative, solution-oriented, team-driven attitude
      • Keenly focused on customer needs and experiences as well as industry trends and innovations
      • Broad knowledge of plant materials and management of same in nursery/retail setting
      • Possess key traits:  observant, anticipatory, critical thinker, initiative taker, change agent, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, re-organize and re-direct given environmental conditions; keep big picture and mission in clear view; maintain a productive, pleasant work environment and foster an esprit de corps
      • Willing to work extra hours as necessary to ensure plant and product deliveries are attended to, merchandising is completed, cover short staff situations
      • Proficient with POS system functions, Microsoft word, excel and outlook programs, email, google, etc.
      • Ability to lift 25 pounds, ability to stand long periods of time and bend, lift and squat regularly
      • Work outside in all types of weather year round
      • Educational background, training, and certifications as applicable

      Far West Landscape and Garden Center is hiring for a retail Team member

      Retail Team Member 

      Victory Greens Stone and Garden Center Hiring:

      Garden Center Sales Associate

      Victory Greens is a Stone and Garden Center located on the corner of Victory and Meridian Road. We have served the Treasure Valley since 1993. We are looking to fill a part-time sales position in our garden center. We are looking for an individual who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

      This individual would be responsible for answering customer questions, (both in person and over the phone), organizing and trimming shrubs, maintaining outstanding customer service, and generating sales.


      Job Qualifications and Experience:

      • Tree and Shrub knowledge
      • Experience/Degree in Horticulture
      • Sociable. Able to work well with others.
      • Ability to work outside and lift over 25 lbs.

      Work Hours and Benefits:

      • This is a part-time position.
      • Pay is DOE. Pay will be fair and competitive.
      • If you feel you have the proper qualifications please send your resume and cover letter to: Cmmussell@gmail.com

      Sun Valley Garden Center Hiring:

      Retail Garden Center Manager

      The Sun Valley Garden Center is Located in Bellevue, ID.  We service the Wood River Valley.  This includes the towns of Sun Valley, Ketchum, Hailey and Bellevue.  The Sun Valley Garden Center was established 35 years ago and was the Valley’s first retail garden center. We are looking to fill the RETAIL GARDEN CENTER MANAGER position. 

      We are looking for a self-motivated individual that is enthusiastic and energetic.  This individual would be responsible for managing the day to day operation of the Garden Center as well as the ordering and inventory management of the plant material and hard goods.  This individual’s attitude should create an environment that motivates and energizes staff and customers.

      Job Responsibilities

      • Seasonal ordering of plant material.
      • Seasonal ordering of garden supplies and hardscape products.
      • Hiring and supervising all retail employees.
      • Responsible for pricing all product.
      • Responsible for organizing and hosting special events.
      • Creating strong relationships with customers.

      Job Qualifications and Experience.

      • College Degree.  Horticulture or Business a plus.
      • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.  Experience with POS systems and Bluebeam software a plus.
      • Sociable.  Able to work well with others.
      • Back ground in USDA Zone 2-5 plant material a must.  Including bedding plants, perennials, shrubs and trees.
      • Knowledge in gardening and gardening techniques.
      •  Knowledgeable in landscape operations/practices. Not a must.
      • Prior Experience in the horticulture field.
      • Prior Experience in management.
      • Ability to work outside and lift over 25lbs.

      Work Hours and Benefits

      • This is a full-time year-round position. 
      • Position includes paid time off, bonus, and a Simple IRA Match.
      • Salary is DOE.  Salary will be very fair and competitive.


      Idaho Nursery & Landscape Association

      13601 W McMillian Rd, Ste 102 #252
      Boise, ID 83713

      (208) 985-3939

      hollie@inlagrow.org


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