Job Opening Posted
Thyme in the Garden, a retail garden center in the North Asheville area off of Merrimon Avenue has the following openings:
Local Garden and Gift Store Hiring
Part-time Sales Clerk
6-20 hours;
although this is not a seasonal position, hours fluctuate greatly with seasonal
increases/decreases in business.
Great
environment. Ideal candidate will enjoy helping customers select product
combinations from our unique selection of gifts and plants. This type of sales engages your creativity!
It also presents an opportunity for you to learn with the customer both about
the plants and different products offered.
Must Have:
·
Plant
knowledge and enthusiasm for learning.
Experience of 2-3 years working with plants in a professional setting
such as landscaping, horticulture, or agriculture is important.
·
Retail
or other customer service experience preferred. Ability to engage customers in
friendly, hospitable manner, good at reading customer signals.
·
Flexibility
on amount of hours (the needs of the business fluctuate with the seasons)
·
Sense
of design and confidence helping customers with creative tasks (plant
arrangements, unique gifts, home and garden décor).
·
Ability
to regularly lift 20-50 pounds and knowledge of safe lifting practices
·
Experience
in a trade such as carpentry, welding, plumbing a plus
Contact Laura Carter at 828-628-3700 or visit their website at:
For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.
