Seasonal Garden Shop Associate — Front‑Line Retail & Service

Longwood Gardens; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA is seeking Seasonal Garden Shop Retail Associates to support our on-site shop through January 2027. You will help guests with purchases, maintain displays, and ensure a welcoming, organized shopping environment.

Ideal candidates have outstanding customer service, are comfortable working outdoors in varied weather, and can use a POS system and basic Microsoft Office. Shifts run 28–40 hours per week, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Availability to work 28-40 hours per week, including weekends, evenings, and holidays through January 2027.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Outstanding customer service, communication, and hospitality skills.
• Proficiency with point-of-sale/register systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to stand and sit for extended periods, and safely lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing the guest experience by delivering personalized service, building strong relationships, and sharing product knowledge to meet customer needs.
• Assisting with and maintaining visual presentations and merchandise standards.
• Efficiently handling customer purchases, returns, and payments while following established cash-handling and point-of-sale protocols.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe shopping environment for both guests and staff.
• Contributing to sales performance by supporting team goals and key retail metrics.
• Supporting operations in secondary retail locations as needed, which may involve working in areas with limited climate control.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Communication

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA is seeking Seasonal Garden Shop Retail Associates to support our on-site shop through January 2027. You will help guests with purchases, maintain displays, and ensure a welcoming, organized shopping environment.

Ideal candidates have outstanding customer service, are comfortable working outdoors in varied weather, and can use a POS system and basic Microsoft Office. Shifts run 28–40 hours per week, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.