Harlequin’s Gardens has Two Positions to fill for our 2023 Season!
When applying, please send a resume and a cover letter sharing why you think you’re a good fit for the position at Harlequin’s Gardens. Please indicate the Position you are applying for in the email subject line. Send to: staff@nullharlequinsgardens.com
If you know of someone who may be interested in one of these positions, please share this with them. To become more familiar with our nursery, view our website.
Our nursery provides a busy, fun and stimulating educational work environment. We’re looking for positive, energetic and dedicated, earth- minded folks who love plants, love people, learn fast, and are dedicated to an organic approach, and want to be part of a successful eco-nursery with a great reputation. Our seasonal positions are great opportunities to learn in a friendly, healthy atmosphere. Experience in nursery or other plant-related work and/or studies is greatly preferred but most important is your can-do attitude, organic commitment and friendly demeanor.
CASHIER
We are looking for someone who loves people and loves plants, is good natured, patient, and detail-oriented, and has experience with Square POS or a similar system. The ideal candidate will be able to stand for long periods of time, be content to work inside the store the majority of the time, be physically fit to lift heavy soil products based on customer needs, is a good listener, comfortable with the ever-changing needs in a sales and retail environment, reliable and team-oriented. If this speaks to you please apply!
Ideally, we are seeking a Full-time team member who could commit to Wednesday through Sunday, but we encourage you to apply if you are able to commit to one of the following two shifts: Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday OR Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Please indicate which shifts you are applying for when you submit your cover letter and resume.
Full Time from mid-March through mid-June, 9am-5pm, $15.50 an hour (see preferred days and/or options above. Includes one full day of training. Possibility of continuing through end-of-season to be determined based on staffing needs.
SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE + PRODUCT ORDERING/RECEIVING
A great opportunity to share your knowledge while assisting our wonderful customers with their selections of plants and products, while contributing to the sustainable success of our gardening community. The ideal candidate will have gardening and/or nursery experience (especially in our region), be able to stand for long periods of time, be content to work inside the store as well as outside regardless of weather, be physically fit to lift heavy product boxes as received including our heavy soil products, is a good listener, comfortable with the ever-changing needs in a sales and retail environment, have excellent communication skills, reliable and team-oriented. You will work closely with our Retail Manager to ensure success and vigilance in receiving and stocking our extensive line of products. If this speaks to you and you feel excited just picturing yourself in this setting, please apply!
Part-time (4 days/wk) including one weekend day, from March, 2023, through October 2023. $15.50/hour. Includes one full day of training. 1 – 2 days per week may be spent on products.
Harlequin’s Gardens, Celebrating 31 Sustainable Years, is a great place to learn about organic plant culture, native plants, fruits, and perennials etc. We have a fun and respectful atmosphere!