Garden Center Retail Staff

POSITION OVERVIEW Hornbaker Gardens is seeking friendly, plant-loving individuals to join our Garden Center retail team. This role supports daily retail operations by assisting customers, maintaining plants and displays, operating point-of-sale (POS) registers to process customer transactions accurately, and receiving and merchandising giftware and garden décor. Gardening knowledge is helpful but not required; a strong work ethic, excellent customer service skills, and comfort handling payments are essential. POSITION DETAILS Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Seasonal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly) Reports To: Retail Manager Work Schedule: Day shift; mid-March-October; weekend availability required ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The following duties represent the essential functions of this position: Customer Service & Sales Greet and engage all visitors in a friendly and professional manner Assist customers in finding, selecting, and purchasing plants and products Operate point-of-sale (POS) registers, handle cash and electronic payments, and accurately process customer transactions Plant Care & Merchandising Water, deadhead, and maintain plants as needed Maintain gardens around checkout area by weeding and deadheading Create attractive plant displays Store Appearance & Support Maintain cleanliness and organization of retail and display areas Assist with receiving, pricing and merchandising garden-related products Help load customer purchases and provide assistance as needed Team & Culture Support Work collaboratively with team members across all departments Prioritize assisting visitors while balancing plant care tasks Represent Hornbaker Gardens positively by wearing nametag and company apparel QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Strong customer service and communication skills Positive attitude and willingness to learn Reliable work ethic Preferred Qualifications: Experience in retail, customer service, or gardening Interest in learning plant names, varieties, and care requirements Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, outdoor retail environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS & REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry plants and materials of varying weights Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT Outdoor retail environment Exposure to sun, heat, wind, and seasonal weather conditions Active, physically engaging workday REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Hornbaker Gardens, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact: Molly Blogg/molly@hornbakergardens.com/815-659-3282 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Pay Scale: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience Benefits may include: PTO accrual of 1 hour per 40 hours worked Employee discount Flexible scheduling ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and may be revised as business needs require Employees may be assigned other duties as needed to support operations Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause Hornbaker Gardens, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. Hornbaker Gardens, Inc. is a family-owned destination garden center, arboretum, and botanical gardens founded in 1987. Our greatest asset is the staff. They are passionate, caring, knowledgeable, and friendly individuals who enjoy their work. Our work is our passion, and our company mission is “growing and sharing beauty, joy, and inspiration”. We are proud of our passionate, welcoming, and inclusive team. WARNING!!! Some of our staff have reported side effects such as: Sudden strong attachment to plants they didn’t know existed A feeling of calm and peace when they ARRIVE at work Flexible co-workers who are happy to help and deeply believe in teamwork Muscle gain and/or unexpected weight loss from being on the move Unexpected snacks, cookies, popsicles, and ice cream in the break room Dirt in their cars Sightings and photographs of wildlife, insects, birds, frogs and fish Sleeping really well from days full of fresh air and sunshine Rich Hornbaker sharing his rhubarb pie recipe, and if you’re lucky, a warm slice of pie. Uplifting visits and gifts from the youngest Hornbaker generation (buckeyes, cool rocks, found feathers, construction paper creations, and tiny fistfuls of flowers left behind just for you.) Meeting good people from all over the Midwest Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Princeton, IL 61356: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person