Part-time Greenhouse & Plant Sales Associate

Historic New England; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Historic New England seeks a part-time Greenhouse Assistant at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses. The role involves promoting and conducting sales of plants, merchandise and memberships to meet goals, and participating in the upkeep and interpretation of the historic plant collection and greenhouse.

Applicants should have nursery or greenhouse sales experience, strong communication skills, and be able to work weekends and lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• One year of retail sales experience.
• Nursery or greenhouse sales experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be available weekends.
• Able to lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Promote and conduct sales of plants, merchandise and memberships.
• Participate in the maintenance and interpretation of the historic plant collection and greenhouse.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Public interaction

Weekend availability

Basic computer skills

Job description

Historic New England seeks a part-time Greenhouse Assistant at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses. The role involves promoting and conducting sales of plants, merchandise and memberships to meet goals, and participating in the upkeep and interpretation of the historic plant collection and greenhouse.

Applicants should have nursery or greenhouse sales experience, strong communication skills, and be able to work weekends and lift up to 40 pounds.