
Join Our Team
+ Grow With Us!
We couldn’t be the best garden center in town without having the best team of employees! If you are interested in joining our team, please fill out an applicantion and drop by the store with your resume.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
FAQ
Do you have offer full and part-time positions?
We do! Each position will specify if we are hiring for Full, Part-Time or Both. Part-time positions require a minimum of 20+ hours per work week. Full time positions require a minimum of 35+ hours per work week.
When will I be contacted for an interview?
We receive a large number of applications all throughout the year. If we feel you are a good fit, have questions about your application and are interested in bringing you in for an interview we will reach out to you directly. This will take place either through email or a phone call.
POSITIONS
Potted Design Artisan
Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available
Full Time Requires A Minimum of 35 Hours Per Week, Part-Time Requires A Minimum of 28 Hours Per Week
Must Be Able To Work Evenings, Weekends + Holidays
We’re looking for artisans to assist with potted arrangements at our potting desk! As an artisan you should have the ability to create in-store designs that uphold the Sun River Gardens aesthetic. You should be self-motivated and an effective problem solver with a good eye for design. This is an entry level position that does require plant knowledge and a background in floral or plant design is preferred. You must have a good eye for style and the use of color to make great designs under the direction of the Sun River Gardens Design Lead and the SRG Creative Team. You’ll be responsible for the highest level of customer service through expert knowledge and leadership within the potted design team. Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work weekends and holidays.
People
- Reports to Potted Design Lead on a daily basis to prioritize and complete weekly directives within the department.
- Work productively with the Design Team and takes initiative to work with others towards a common collaborative goal.
- Be flexible and do what is needed to accomplish the goals of the company.
- Attendance and timeliness to work is imperative.
- Attend all scheduled work meetings.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Horticultural knowledge and floral design preferred
- Must understand the SRG aesthetic and work together with our creative team to ensure compelling arrangements and displays
- Must exceed customer expectations by providing superb customer service
- Great at time management, efficient worker
- A passion to learn about and care for plants!
- Must have strong self-starting motivation
- Ability to use basic hand tools, wire and glue guns
- Must be physically fit and able to comfortably and repeatedly lift 50 lbs
- Able to work standing, bending, moving, or lifting 100% of the day
- Must be a team player and have great communication skills
- Must have a really outgoing and friendly personality
- A desire to learn is a must!
Responsibilities
- Build genuine, long lasting relationships with customers through thoughtful, personalized attention.
- Guide customers toward specific products that will meet their needs and their unique personal style
- Ensure prompt follow up to customer questions and concerns
- Communicate daily with supervisors and associates across departments. Supports teamwork between departments
- Has awareness of product trends that are relevant to Sun River Gardens
- Has an understanding of art, style, and the use of color to make beautiful designs
- Uphold department and visual standards of product (I.E. product must be stocked, clean, properly signed and retail ready)
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe workspace
- Maintain plants and potted arrangements
- Working with other team members to complete tasks as needed
- Able to take direction well
We are looking for someone who is:
- Friendly
- Outgoing
- A great communicator
- A team player
- Professional
- Eager to learn and grow!
- Self Motivated
Hourly Based Pay
Gift Shop Cashier + Customer Service
Part-Time Positions Available
Must Be Able To Work Evenings, Weekends + Holidays
We’re looking for an experienced customer service pro to work at our cash registers. You’ll ring folks up, answer tons of questions, help connect our customers to the appropriate salesperson, answer the phone, keep our cash register station clean and well organized, help with shop displays, and above all else, spread really good feelings to everyone you interact with!
Does this sound like something you’d like to do?!? Hope so!
People
- Reports to Cashier Lead on a daily basis to prioritize and complete weekly directives within the department.
- Work productively with the Customer Service Team and takes initiative to work with others towards a common collaborative goal.
- Be flexible and do what is needed to accomplish the goals of the company.
- Contributes to a positive team morale.
- Provides insights related to the customer experience and communicates feedback to the Cashier Lead and Leadership Team.
- Attendance and timeliness to work is imperative.
- Attend all scheduled work meetings
Must be willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the store, including night, weekends and holidays
Customer Experience
- Initiates genuine conversation to engage with the customer in a personalized way where all customers feel welcome, heard and valued
- Supports a selling environment in all areas of the garden center by connecting with multiple customers and sharing product suggestions
- Provides a frictionless customer experience by utilizing technology to transact in the moment or help connect customers to the appropriate store associate
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- At least 1 year of register or customer service experience
- Outstanding customer service skills
- An ability to multi-task, especially during busy times
- A passion for being accurate and efficient!
- Willingness to follow processes and procedures
- Able to comfortably and repeatedly lift 30 lbs
- Able to work standing, bending, moving, or lifting 100% of the day
- Able to stand behind a register for an entire shift (up to 8 hours)
- Must work well in a team
- Plant knowledge is a plus!
Responsibilities
- Cashiering
- Greeting customers
- Answering phones and transferring calls
- Maintaining a clean and inviting gift shop environment
- Completing the Opening and Closing Checklists
- Perform all operational procedures accurately and in a timely fashion
- Provide a high level of individualized customer service. Exceed customer expectations by building genuine, long lasting relationships with our guests through personalized attention
- Have knowledge of and share with customers all in store events
- Assist in training and development of peers
- Possess effective and positive communication skills.
- Working with other team members to complete tasks as needed
We are looking for someone who is:
- Friendly
- Outgoing
- A great communicator
- A team player
- Organized
- Dependable
- Professional
- Eager to learn and grow!





