Seasonal Garden Department Assistant Part-time

Job Summary:

The function of the Garden Department Assistant is to support the management in daily operations and providing excellent customer service in the Garden area of the store. This includes answering customer questions and assisting with the maintenance of the garden area during peak season. The Department Assistant helps to ensure the garden is clean, well-organized and properly merchandised. This is a seasonal position.

Summary of essential job functions:

• Under the management’s direction, maintain and merchandise department.
• Provide a high level of customer service and teamwork.
• Maintain all areas of the garden as assigned.
• Arrange stock and products as directed to increase sales for advertising and promotions.
• Help prepare the department for inventory and perform assigned inventory duties.
• Any other related duties as assigned the management.

Minimum requirements:

• Strong background in merchandising desirable.
• Must have sufficient availability to work required schedules including weekends, nights and holidays.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, associates and managers.
• The capacity to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Abilities required:

• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle garden merchandise which entails lifting 50 pounds and performing all functions as set forth above
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities (ADA requirements) to perform the essential functions.