Plant Shop Associate
General Description:
The Plant Shop Associate is responsible for coordinating volunteer efforts to care for, tag, price, groom and place plants for attractive display in the SDBG Gift/Plant Shop.
Duties:
- Coordinate with SDBG horticulture staff to determine if there are plants (deliveries or propagation) to display in the Gift/Plant Shop.
- Ensure the following tasks are completed weekly: a) redistribute plants making sure sun and shade plants are in proper areas, b) groom plants, c) ensure that all plants have a price tag and description tag, d) display plants from propagation and/or deliveries, e) water plants as needed.
- While working in the Gift/Plant Shop area, the Plant Stocking Coordinator acts as an SDBG ambassador, greeting visitors and responding to questions.
Specific Skills
- Horticultural knowledge
- Florist background helpful (not required) for plant grooming and display
- Ability to engage in frequent/constant lifting, pulling and bending related to moving, grooming and display of plants and containers
Time Required:
A minimum of four hours weekly
Varies depending upon season and weather
Recommended Term:
One to two years, more if desired
Revised:
Revision Date: 06/22/2018
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