Garden Center Associate

(Horticulture/Nursery Experience Preferred)

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About Us

We’re a locally owned and operated garden center with a passion for plants and people. Our team is committed to delivering top-quality nursery stock, expert advice, and exceptional service to our community. We're looking for a dependable and organized Administrative Assistant to help keep our operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with basic inquiries (phone, email, in-person)

• Manage inventory records, purchase orders, and vendor communication

• Handle scheduling, invoicing, and basic bookkeeping (QuickBooks or similar a plus)

• Create signage and plant tags for retail displays and inventory

• Assist with coordinating deliveries, shipments, and nursery operations

• Support marketing efforts (e.g., updating social media or coordinating events, optional)

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience working in a nursery, greenhouse, garden center, or related setting

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Friendly and professional communication style

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, mostly outdoor environment

• Familiarity with plant names or willingness to learn quickly

Perks

• Opportunities to learn about horticulture and plant care

• Employee discount on plants and garden products

• A friendly, plant-loving team atmosphere