Floral Designer (Temp)

General Job Description: 

Create custom floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, holidays, corporate events, and everyday occasions. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design and arrange fresh flowers, plants, and decorative materials into bouquets, centerpieces, wreaths, and custom displays. 
• Ensure all arrangements meet quality and design standards.  
• Stay current with floral trends and seasonal designs.  
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering supplies and flowers.  
• Assist customers in selecting flowers and design styles.  
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area, floral cooler, store, and      store front.  
• Support setup and breakdown of events as needed. 
• Taking and logging orders 
• Help with deliveries 
• Handle multiple orders while meeting deadlines and customer expectations.
• Processing flowers, plants and merchandise  
• Assist staff with ringing up customers 
• Ability to work with our on-line floral sales sites 
• Ability to dress appropriately for the retail environment  
• Assist with merchandising products for sale  
• Assist with incoming deliveries and products 
• Ensuring all safety procedures are followed  
• Ensuring the business operates within the company’s mission statement 
• Be a team player  
• Learn & follow all policy & procedures of the agency 
• Learn and follow all safety & emergency procedures for the agency 
• Be involved in OWC fundraising events 
• Perform other duties as assigned, or as they arise.  
• Collaboration with Floral & Gifts of OWC, Putnum location 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB: 

• Previous experience in floral design or related field preferred.  
• Strong knowledge of flowers, greenery, and design techniques.  
• Experience creating arrangements for weddings, funerals, and special events is a      plus.
• Knowledge of flowers, plants, greenery, and seasonal availability. 
• Understanding of floral care and handling techniques to maintain freshness. 
• Familiarity with design principles such as color coordination, balance, and style.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.  
• Availability on weekends and holidays.  
• Physical ability to lift to 40 lbs. and stand for extended periods. 
• willingness to learn how to use/work on a computer and its Point-of-Sale      Software 
• Ability to work in a cold environment for long periods of time 
• Ability to work in hot environments for a long period of time 
• Ability to potentially stand for long periods of time 
• Ability to potentially kneel for an extended amount of time 
• Ability to answer the phone and communicate with people 
• Ability to write legibly with or without assistance  
• Ability to maintain good personal hygiene  

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience      with wedding or event floral design. 
• Familiarity      with floral design software or POS systems. 
• Artistic      eye and attention to detail. 

KEY COMPETENCIES: 

• Computer skills are helpful  
• Ability to follow directions either verbal or written 
• Organizational skills 
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills 
• Ability to work as a team with a variety of staff levels