Floral Studio Associate Opportunity Works Connecticut, Inc. - 4.0 Vernon Rockville, CT Job Details Full-time $18.28 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Retail sales transactions Computer operation Promoting products Phone communication Upselling High school diploma or GED Receiving shipments Floral arrangement design Organizational skills Stock organizing Order processing Floral design

Full Job Description General Job Description:

Assist staff with the duties necessary to run a retail floral shop and support the individuals we serve.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist to maintain a clean, neat and organized shop.
• Assist with taking and logging orders
• Help with merchandise deliveries and transportation of the individuals
• Assist with the processing of flowers, plants and merchandise
• Assist with the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the facility
• Assist with the overseeing of inventory both live goods and hard goods
• Assist with ringing up customers
• Assist customers bringing their purchases to their vehicles
• Assist with daily paperwork for the individuals and follow delivery guidelines
• Assist with daily, weekly and monthly paperwork for the florist
• Ability to work with our on-line floral sales sites
• Ability to dress appropriately for the retail environment
• Assist with merchandising and creation of products for sale
• Assist with incoming deliveries and products
• Ensuring all safety procedures are followed
• Assist with prepping for and making the incoming orders
• Ensuring the business operates within the company's mission statement
• Participation in OWC fundraisers
• Other duties as they arise
• Travel to other OWC locations for various tasks

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

• Floral design experience is preferred
• Prior experience in the floral or garden center environment preferred
• Strong skills in floral design, arrangement, and flower care
• 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 walk on uneven surfaces
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• Ability to answer the phone and communicate with people effectively
• Ability to write legibly with or without assistance
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to maintain good personal hygiene

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift 40 lbs. Stand and sit for long periods of time Ability to work in a cold environment for long periods of time Ability to work in a hot environment for long periods of time Ability to potentially kneel for long periods of time Ability to stand for long periods of time Ability to walk on uneven surfaces

KEY COMPETENCIES

• 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, as well as work independently when needed.

Pay:

$18.28 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have professional floral design experience? Are you willing to work flexible hours such as weekends/holidays?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

floral or garden center environment: 1 year (Preferred) Floral design: 2 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person