Garden Shop Associate

The Garden/Shop Associate supports the overall customer experience. This role obsesses over the customer, has extensive knowledge of plant species/care and a passion for working in a small business environment.

• Share deep knowledge of both plant species and care
• Care for in-stock plants - both houseplants and annuals/perennials in the Shop Yard
• Multitask, while making the customer the priority
• Maintain overall Shop cleanliness and organization
• Execute daily task list

Skills Required

• Deep knowledge of plants and their care
• Gardening and houseplant experience
• Ability to manage time; to complete tasks and support customers’ needs simultaneously
• Action oriented and enjoys working hard
• Able to work independently

Additional Requirements

• Part time hours (up to 16 hours per week)
• Flexible schedule required, including a requirement to work evenings, weekends and days surrounding/including select holidays.
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to safely lift boxes up to 40 pounds
• Ability and comfortability to climb ladders

Do you KNOW plants? Do you GARDEN? Do you LOVE to share your plant knowledge?

Join our team! Visit the link in this listing to Learn More & Apply.

Tend Greenpoint is an urban garden shop on Franklin Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Conveniently situated between Williamsburg and Long Island City, we aim to help small space gardeners - and aspiring gardeners - achieve their planting goals. Our store is stocked with apartment-ready tropical houseplants, succulents, clay pots, handmade planters, and various garden-inspired gifts. Our yard is brimming with just the right nursery plants and larger containers for our neighbors’ stoops, windowsills, and balconies (and the rare garden too!).

From our own experience, we’ve selected our favorite potting soils, tools, and supplies.

Tend Greenpoint
Contact Name: Hiring Manager
Website: Apply Online