Floral Designer Position

Claussen’s Florist is looking for an experienced part-time Floral Designer to join our team in our Colchester, VT location.
 
Candidates must have (minimum of 5 years) experience in all aspects of floral design to include sympathy, weddings, and special events.  Able to work in a fast-paced environment, excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.  Organized, dedicated, and responsible.  Excellent oral and written communication skills required.  We are looking for someone to work 3-4 days a week (one weekend day a must), with the possibility to become a full-time position.

​Start Date: Immediately​

Additional responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Answering Phones (floral, garden center/perennials & wholesale customers)
• Process Floral Orders via phone and/or in-person.
• Wedding consultations (via email/phone and eventually in-person)
• Retail Sales (floral and garden center)
• Assist customers in houseplants when needed (Houseplant knowledge is preferred, but not required)

 
Required experience includes, but not limited to:

• Floral Industry: design, sales & phone order & computer entry.
• Customer Service (assist customers in floral shop, garden center and plants)
• Garden Center & Perennial knowledge preferred but not required)
• An individual that is versatile and eager to jump into assisting a customer and check out (register).       
  

​Compensation is based upon previous floral experience, ranges between $12.00 - $15.00 per hour.        

If interested, please email resume and cover letter (including availability and previous hourly rate) to Chris Conant (cconant@claussens.com) with subject "Floral Designer Position".