Anita’s Garden shop is a family owned and operated boutique garden shop nestled in Historic Avondale. We specialize in seasonal flowering arrangements, planted gardens, wreaths and faux florals. Anita’s signature style elevates all our unique offerings and has been adorning the homes of Jacksonville residents for over 35 years.
We are looking to add an experienced designer to our small team. Successful candidates will have experience in floral design, an aptitude for retails sales, a willingness for hard work and a passion for creativity.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay
- Fun, creative work environment
- Flexible schedules
- Opportunities for growth and development
- A dynamic work environment where you can learn from the best in the business
- A supportive and close-knit team
- Proximity to the best shops and dining in Avondale
- Employee discount
- Opportunity to work for a local family business
This job is perfect for you if you:
- Have at least 3 years of experience with formal floral design in a professional setting
- Have an eye for design and a keen attention to detail
- Enjoy trying new things and exploring your creativity
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Want to create floral arrangements without sticking to a strict guideline
- Are a self-motivated, diligent, and dependable worker
- Have a proficient understanding of balance, proportion and sense of overall style
- Enjoy interacting with people (both customers and coworkers)
- Are flexible and adaptable to change in direction
- Have a passion for delighting customers with your creations
- Are interested in helping a small family business succeed
More Details:
- Hours will be flexible ranging from 24 to 32 hours per week. We are a retail store, so two Saturdays per month and additional hours during holiday periods will be required
- Located in Historic Avondale, which might just be the best place to be in all of Jacksonville. Great food, shopping, and strolling abound.
What you can expect daily working for Anita’s:
- Creating arrangements according to Anita’s signature style, evoking a particular style or sentiment and meeting the needs of the customer (including budget)
- Customer service and retail sales
- Assist with decorating the shop and vignettes
- Checking, watering and caring for plants in the shop and greenhouse
- Unpacking and pricing product
- Maintaining a clean and tidy workspace and store front
The hiring process: If this opportunity sounds right for you based on your experience and expertise, we’d love to hear from you!
- First, send us your application and copy of your resume, along with a brief portfolio or photos of some of your previous work
- Second, we will have a brief call to get to know you and your work better
- Third, candidates that will make a good fit will be invited to an interview at the shop
- We will hire the best candidate as soon as we can
To be considered, email back your resume or relevant background highlighting your floral experience. If your resume does not list your experience, please detail it below. This position requires at least 3 years of floral design experience in a professional work setting.
Candidates who do not have the required experience will not be considered for the position.
You will need business references at a later stage.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Extended hours
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Floral design: 3 years (Required)
- Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jacksonville, FL 32205: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person