Part-Time Tree & Shrub Sales Associate

Country Arbors Nursery; Urbana, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Country Arbors Nursery in Urbana, IL is seeking a dependable Part-Time Tree & Shrub Sales Associate for the seasonal period. This role focuses on helping customers select trees, shrubs, evergreens and landscape materials while applying plant knowledge and friendly service.

Prior landscaping experience is preferred and training is provided. You will work weekends, lift and load plants, and assist with daily nursery operations outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Plant knowledge or landscaping experience is required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to lift and move heavy plants and materials; outdoor work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with selecting trees, shrubs, and evergreens
• Provide guidance on plant care and landscape planning
• Help customers with flagstone, cobbles, and related materials
• Load and unload trucks and semi deliveries
• Lift and load plants for customers
• Water and maintain plant inventory
• Clean and organize tree and shrub lots
• Support daily nursery operations as needed

Skills

Plant knowledge

Landscaping experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Part-Time Tree & Shrub Sales Associate (Seasonal)

Urbana, IL 61802
Starting at $16.00 per hour (up to $20.00 based on experience)

Join the team at Country Arbors Nursery!

Help us make the community more beautiful - one tree at a time. We are seeking a dependable, plant-knowledgeable, and customer-focused Part-Time Tree & Shrub Sales Associate to join our team.

Position Overview:

This role focuses on assisting customers with selecting trees, shrubs, evergreens, and other landscape materials for their projects. Prior plant knowledge or landscaping experience is preferred. Training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a landscaping background who prefers customer interaction and sales over installation work.

Responsibilities:

• Assist customers with selecting trees, shrubs, and evergreens
• Provide guidance on plant care and landscape planning
• Help customers with flagstone, cobbles, and related materials
• Load and unload trucks and semi deliveries
• Lift and load plants for customers
• Water and maintain plant inventory
• Clean and organize tree and shrub lots
• Support daily nursery operations as needed

Requirements:

• Plant knowledge or landscaping experience required
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to lift and move heavy plants and materialsComfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods
• Must be available to work both weekend days
• Ability to commute to Urbana, IL 61802 (Required)
• Must relocate before starting work (Required)

Schedule:

• Part-time, Seasonal
• Weekend availability required

If you enjoy working outdoors and helping customers bring their landscaping visions to life, we'd love to hear from you!