Employment Opportunities
About Us: Evergreen Nursery is a well-established retail plant nursery and garden center in San Leandro that has been serving the East Bay gardening community for 40 years. We are recognized and trusted for our high quality plants, our wide selection, and our friendly staff who are dedicated to helping customers choose the right plants for their indoor and outdoor spaces.
Seasonal Part-Time Garden Center Associate
Job Title: Nursery Associate
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: $17/hour for entry level; more based on experience.
Position Overview:
During the spring and summer growing seasons we frequently have openings for seasonal employment for day shifts and weekends. Joining our team offers many opportunities for those who enjoy working with customers, caring for plants, and creating a welcoming shopping environment.
Job Description:
• Enthusiastically greet customers and visitors
• Provide friendly and efficient customer service
• Water and groom houseplants
• Stock, merchandise and clean interior store displays
• Maintain the exterior nursery via watering, cleaning, signage, bagging, and other duties as assigned
• Check-out customer purchases using computer point of sale system
• Receive and move goods physically; heavy lifting required 35 lbs
• Re-stock merchandise as necessary
Competencies:
• Excellent Communications skills
• Friendly disposition; enjoy working with people
• Retail customer service experience a plus
• Spanish language skills a plus
• Love for gardening and garden plants
• Enthusiasm and initiative
• Self starter
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or higher desired
• Proficient in use of PC computer system
• Capable of learning new technology and software applications
• Desire to significantly expand horticultural knowledge and selling skills
To Apply:
Email your resume to [email protected] OR
Download an Application and return it to the nursery.