Floral Designer-Part time

Description Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states. We are seeking a Full Time Floral Designer to work out of our Edison, NJ locations. The Floral Designer creates quality flower arrangements, bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items. This person will deliver a high-level of customer service to customers. Responsibilities may include answering phones, taking orders, data entry, inventory management, helping with deliveries, light shop maintenance, and customer research. Starting Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour Responsibilities Consult with clients on desired arrangements including design, price, and delivery detailsAssist with planning arrangements according to client's requirementsDevelop new floral creations utilizing knowledge of design and properties of raw materialsMaintain inventory including watering, cutting, conditioning, and cleaning plants and flowersCreate arrangements, bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other itemsInform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various itemsDecorate venues and event spacesCreate and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance the shop’s imageTrim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials as neededPerform office and retail service duties such as serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment as neededPerform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy as neededUnpack stock as it comes into the shop as neededEmployees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigationAdditional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or GEDFive years of experience working in a flower shopValid driver's license with satisfactory driving recordExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsProficient with Microsoft OfficeAble to use trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials as neededAbility to handle cash and use a cash registerAbility to effectively work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general publicAbility to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written formExcellent time management skills and ability to prioritize Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyWide range of floral arrangement knowledge; daily work orders, wire-services, funerals, weddings, etc. Why Community Options? Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday HolidayGenerous PTOEmployee Incentive & Discount Programs403b Retirement PlanIncredible career growth opportunities Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V