Floral and Event Design Assistant

## Floral and Event Design Assistant Apply locations:
Des Moines, Iowatime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR123840
** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt
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* Reports To:

** Operations Manager
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* JOB SUMMARY:

** A Design Assistant communicates with the customer in a professional manner to design, deliver, and install the customer’s order. The Design Assistant will visit customer facilities, such as offices, retail sites, hotels, banks, and corporate centers to deliver and install floral displays, décor,  plants and trees.
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* ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
* Perform interior and exterior decorating and installation of floral displays, décor, plants and trees.
* Create visual displays
* Work in a fast-paced setting with time sensitive tasks
* Maintain cleanliness of design area
* Follow safety and technical standards
* Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright and Wright Outdoor Solution’s culture of safety and employee ownership
* Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures
* Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
** OTHER DUTIES:
** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED:

*** Floral design experience
* Creative mindset and artistic abilities
* Ability to climb a ladder and comfortable working with heights
* Ability to read and complete daily paperwork
* Ability to work overtime and work weekends
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
* Strong communication and organizational skills
* Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
* Willing to train motivated individuals
* Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.
** ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS**:  The physical activities of this position constantly require effective talking, hearing, sitting, walking, and standing functions.

The position also often involves sedentary work where sitting is required most of the time, with occasional standing or walking. The position also requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to perform activities with close visual acuity, such as reading a computer screen and reading print material.  

The functions of this position are conducted in a temperature-controlled environment.
** INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
** The occupant of this position must be able to perform the responsibilities of the position well under pressure.  The position requires adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.  This position requires the ability to deal with and find a resolution to problems and maintain a productive working relationship with employees which may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of others.

It also requires adaptability to fluctuate between priorities daily while being responsive to needs as they arise.
** ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
** Wright Outdoor Solutions offer the following:
* Industry leading compensation
* 401K savings w/ 4% company match
* Profit sharing through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 1 year of employment
* Competitive paid time off and paid holidays
* Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
* Career advancement opportunities
* Support for continued education and professional certificates
* Unique and inviting work environment

Wright Outdoor Solutions employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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