Floral Designer Position

Claussen’s Florist is looking for an experienced year-round, part-time Floral Designer to join our team in our Colchester, VT location.
 
Candidates must have previous work experience (minimum of 5 years) 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.  This position require roughly 30% floral design work  and 70% customer service. This position has the possibility to become a full-time position.
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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 in-person)
• Retail Sales (floral and garden center)
• Assist customers in houseplants when needed (Houseplant knowledge is preferred, but not required)
• ​Cash register
  

 
Required experience includes, but not limited to:

• 5+ years experience in floral design
• 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).       

Position: Part Time (3-4 days a week), weekend availability is mandatory, no exceptions!

Pay Rate: starting at $17.00 - $18.00 / hour
*Hourly wages will vary based on previous work experience and education

All Claussen employees receive an employee discount towards the purchase of all plants, pottery and hard goods.

Send resume and Employment Application with subject “Floral Designer Position” to ali@claussens.com. Please no phone calls, all applications must be sent via email.

We look forward to hearing from you!