GARDEN CENTER SPECIALIST

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional agricultural cooperative is seeking a qualified Garden Center Specialist for its Ogden, Utah location. The ideal candidate will have a passion for plants, experience in nursery care, and strong customer service skills. The role involves maintaining the garden center, assisting customers with plant care, and managing inventory. This seasonal position offers 30-40 hours per week from March to June.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery or greenhouse operations is highly desired.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs frequently.
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and well-maintained garden center.
• Ensure daily care and watering of plants.
• Assist customers with proper care for plants.
• Manage inventory levels effectively.
• Implement sales and cross-selling techniques to increase sales.

Skills

Customer service

Plant care knowledge

Sales techniques

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

INTERMOUNTAIN FARMERS ASSOCIATION

GARDEN CENTER SPECIALIST, a regional agricultural cooperative, is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to fill the position at the IFA Country Store in Ogden, Utah.

Overview

INTERMOUNTAIN FARMERS ASSOCIATION, a regional agricultural cooperative, is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to fill the position of GARDEN CENTER SPECIALIST at the IFA Country Store in Ogden, Utah.

Summary

We are searching for someone who has experience working in a nursery or greenhouse setting who can make great additions to our team. Ideally, we would like to find someone who has such a passion for trees, shrubs, garden plants, and other green goods that. Someone who is about plants and can help others how to successfully grow and maintain them. This could be a seasonal (March-June) 30-40 hour a week position.

Responsibilities

• Increase garden center sales by presenting a professionally merchandised, clean and well-maintained garden center
• Ensure plants and green goods are watered and cared for each day
• Provide excellent customer service by helping customers on proper care for trees, shrubs, bushes and other garden center plants
• Maintain appropriate levels of inventory on products in the store
• Look for opportunities to increase average sales amount per transaction by implementing effective sales and cross-selling techniques

Qualifications

High diploma, GED or equivalent required. Experience in nursery or greenhouse operations highly desired, but not required. A passion and excitement for a variety of different plants and green goods. Able to lift 50 lbs. often throughout shift. Able to be on feet for eight hours during shift. Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills with multi-tasking capabilities.

IFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer