FLORAL ASSISTANT

FLORAL ASSISTANT

Location: 1609 Baltimore Pike, Building 600, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Starting at $15 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM–2:30 PM, required

Must be available for key floral holidays, including Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving Eve, and Christmas Eve.

About Green Meadows Florist

Green Meadows Florist is a leading floral studio serving Chester County and the Philadelphia area. We have four major areas of business: events, floral delivery, retail, and our flower farm. We have been in business for over 35 years and are known for our high-end aesthetic, excellent customer service, and casual but professional atmosphere.

All open positions are based in Chadds Ford, PA. As a member of the Green Meadows Florist team, you will work with a dynamic group of people who are passionate about flowers, customer service, and unique floral design.

Please, no cold calls. Applicants must submit a resume. References are appreciated.

To be considered, please submit your resume and cover letter to: design@greenmeadowsflorist.com

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable, creative, and detail-oriented Floral Assistant to join our growing floral and event team in Chadds Ford, PA.

This position is responsible for assisting with floral production, event floral arrangements, flower processing, customer service, order taking, POS checkout, and general studio support. The Floral Assistant will work closely with our floral designers and help keep the studio organized, efficient, and prepared for daily orders, weddings, events, holidays, and retail customers.

The ideal candidate has some floral, retail, customer service, or creative production experience and enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Applicants must be willing to work Saturdays, scheduled event dates, non-traditional hours when needed, and key floral holidays.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesFloral & Studio Assistance

• Assist floral designers with daily arrangements, event flowers, wedding work, and floral production.
• Help prepare, process, and care for fresh flowers, greenery, plants, and floral materials.
• Receive, inspect, and prepare flowers for storage.
• Follow Green Meadows Florist’s design style, brand standards, and quality guidelines.
• Help organize, stage, and prepare orders for pickup, delivery, weddings, and events.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient studio work area.
• Move flowers, buckets, vases, containers, and floral pieces in and out of the cooler.
• Assist with general studio duties as needed.

Customer Service & Administrative Support

• Greet customers and assist with basic floral orders.
• Answer incoming phone calls when needed.
• Email and call customers regarding orders, pickups, deliveries, and event details.
• Checkout customers using the POS system.
• Assist with basic administrative tasks, including typing, email management, data entry, and calendar coordination.
• Interact with customers, vendors, and team members in a professional and courteous manner.

Events, Deliveries & Operations

• Assist with weddings, events, and larger floral installations as needed.
• Travel to wedding and event sites when needed.
• Make local deliveries when needed.
• Help with setup and breakdown for weddings and events.
• Open and/or close the shop when scheduled.
• Comply with a flexible work schedule, including Saturdays, event dates, and floral holidays.

Preferred Experience

• Floral design or floral production experience.
• Retail flower shop experience.
• Wedding or event setup experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Basic POS, computer, or order-entry experience.
• Creative, hands-on work experience.

SkillsPersonal Skills

• Dependable and punctual.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Creative and willing to learn.
• Customer-focused.
• Professional and courteous.
• Able to multitask.
• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Word processing and typing.
• Email management.
• Data entry.
• Calendar management.
• POS system experience preferred.
• Comfortable using phones, tablets, computers, and basic office software.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on role in a floral studio and event environment. Applicants should be comfortable with the physical demands of the position.

• Ability to stand for most of the workday.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, lift, and carry throughout the day.
• Ability to lift approximately 15–25 lbs.
• Ability to carry buckets of water.
• Ability to move large floral pieces, plants, vases, containers, and event materials.
• Ability to move items in and out of the cooler.
• Ability to climb ladders at events when needed.
• Ability to work on your feet for up to 90% of the day.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment during holidays and events.

Requirements

• Must be available Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, and Saturdays, 10:00 AM–2:30 PM.
• Must be available for key floral holidays, including Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving Eve, and Christmas Eve.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours when needed for weddings and events.
• Must be dependable, punctual, organized, and customer-focused.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Excellent driving record preferred.
• Floral, event, retail, or customer service experience preferred.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

design@greenmeadowsflorist.com

Please, no cold calls.

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person