Floral Designer

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking a

Part-Time Floral Designer

to work out of our

Princeton, NJ

location. The Floral Designer creates quality flower arrangements, bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items. This person will deliver a high-level of customer service to customers. Responsibilities may include answering phones, taking orders, data entry, inventory management, helping with deliveries, light shop maintenance, and customer research.

Starting pay is $17.00 / per hour

Responsibilities

Consult with clients on desired arrangements including design, price, and delivery details

Assist with planning arrangements according to client's requirements

Develop new floral creations utilizing knowledge of design and properties of raw materials

Maintain inventory including watering, cutting, conditioning, and cleaning plants and flowers

Create arrangements, bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items

Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various items

Decorate venues and event spaces

Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance the shop’s image

Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials as needed

Perform office and retail service duties such as serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment as needed

Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy as needed

Unpack stock as it comes into the shop as needed

Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation

Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Must willing to work several Saturdays a month

Must be able to run a POS system, design, assist customers, experienced in party work, funerals, etc.

Five years of experience working in a flower shop

Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Able to use trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials as needed

Ability to handle cash and use a cash register

Ability to effectively work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general public

Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form

Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Wide range of floral arrangement knowledge; daily work orders, wire-services, funerals, weddings, etc.

Working Conditions

Overtime required as necessary

Flexible schedule as determined by Managing Director

Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required

May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds

May be required to travel utilizing own vehicle or a company vehicle

May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Why Community Options?

Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Incredible career growth opportunities

Send resume to :

Kathy.Angelinovich@comop.org

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V

Equal Opportunity Employer

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