Floral Designer; Temp

General Job Description

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.