Seasonal Retail Garden Center Associates (Open House)

Cultivate Your Passion for Plants: Become a Seasonal Associate at Colonial Gardens!

At Colonial Gardens passion meets purpose as you work in a beautiful and vibrant environment filled with flowers plants and fellow gardening enthusiasts. We are currently seeking Seasonal Associates for the 2026 season for all departments including Retail Customer Service and Cashier Services Events Greenhouse House Plants and Annuals and Nursery Trees Shrubs Perennials.

Become a valuable part of our passionate team and help create a wonderful shopping experience for all!

We are seeking several individuals to join our team for seasonal roles in various departments at our Blue Springs MO location. Please note that these positions will require weekend hours.

OPEN HOUSE: We invite all those interested in onsite interviews to our open house on February 18th at 12pm-2pm and February 19th at 5pm-7pm.

Please remember to submit your application before attending on February 18th & 19th.

Were now hiring both full-time & part-time seasonal roles.

Hourly Range: $15.00-$17.00 an hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Task Completion: Efficiently complete assigned tasks and work orders to meet daily operational goals and deadlines.
• Individual Productivity: Maximize personal output to support overall team efficiency and achieve operational goals.
• Work Quality: Consistently perform all duties to a high standard ensuring events integrity and customer satisfaction.
• Work Safely: Adhere to safety protocols and best practices to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.

Essential Job Duties:

• Rotate through various departments (e.g. retail greenhouse nursery events farm landscape etc.) as directed by managers and adapt quickly to different departmental needs and procedures
• Complete daily work tasks assigned by department managers prioritizing responsibilities to ensure all are addressed promptly
• Cross-train in different areas to develop a versatile skill set and assist in various tasks as needed
• Proactively seek out additional tasks from department managers to ensure continuous productivity and support overall store operations
• Ensure plants products and displays are well-maintained watered and visually appealing. Correctly label and price items according to store standards. Follow proper handling and care instructions for plants and gardening supplies
• Assist in setting up promotional displays seasonal themes and special event setups. Ensure displays are attractive stocked and replenished as needed
• Greet all customers warmly offer assistance with product inquiries and help locate items throughout the store. Provide knowledgeable recommendations to enhance customer satisfaction and ensure a positive shopping experience
• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting all customers answering questions and ensuring their needs are met promptly and courteously
• Keep work areas free of hazards and clutter. Assist in inventory organization and stock rotation to prevent damage or spoilage
• Follow all safety guidelines when handling tools equipment and chemicals. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. Report unsafe conditions or incidents immediately to management
• Communicate regularly with department managers regarding task progress completion and any issues needing attention
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily operational objectives and communicate effectively with managers and peers regarding task progress and challenges
• Perform various labor and physical tasks as needed for different departments including loading/unloading deliveries cleaning equipment operation outdoor maintenance inventory support and assisting with event setup and teardown

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote and foster companys core values
• Other job duties as assigned

Competencies for Success:

• Job & Technical Expertise: Demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill in a technical or functional area.
• Results Orientation: Focus on the desired result of individual or teamwork setting challenging goals focusing effort on the goals and meeting or exceeding them.
• Customer Service & Retention: Demonstrate concern for satisfying external and/or internal customers.
• Personal Accountability: Take responsibility for individual or team performance by setting clear goals and expectations tracking progress against the goals and requesting feedback.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Required: Must have availability to work on weekends
• Preferred: Certain departments will require 18 years age due to selling of alcohol
• Potentially Required: Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and work in an outdoor & indoor work environment
• Preferred: Experience in and passion for Retail Customer Service Horticulture Agriculture Nursery Greenhouse Plants

About Us: Colonial Gardens located in Blue Springs MO was added to our brand family in 2016. Founded in 1969 renovations began in 2017 to create an agritourism destination. It is the garden center reimagined! We offer a greenhouse nursery caf and coffee shop event space and farmers market. Its where plants food and farms connect. Educational classes promoting local agriculture and sustainability as well as private events are also offered.