Plant and People Shop+Cafe
Plant Care Associate
Philadelphia, PA
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Part time
Plant and People Shop + Café is looking for a Plant Care Associate to maintain healthy plants, assist customers with plant selection, and ensure a vibrant, welcoming environment. This role involves daily plant care, restocking inventory, and educating customers on proper plant maintenance. If you have a passion for plants, excellent customer service skills, and experience in plant care or retail, we’d love to have you on our team!
About Plant and People Shop+Cafe
Plant and People Shop + Cafe is a space designed to foster community, sustainability, and wellness. As a locally owned and award-winning business, Plant and People is committed to environmental education, urban agriculture, and economic development. Our new location will offer an interactive plant shop and a café, creating a hub for connection and growth in West Philadelphia, serving joy and pride.
Description
- Assisting customers in selecting plants, flowers, and garden supplies while providing expert care advice.
- Watering, pruning, weeding, and maintaining the health of plants in-store and on display.
- Unloading plant deliveries and organizing them attractively for easy shopping.
- Landscape planting and removal
- Execute plantscape design
- Maintaining and restocking inventory to ensure a well-organized retail space.
- Processing customer transactions using the Point of Sale (POS) system.
- Answering plant care and pest-related inquiries both in-person and over the phone.
- Loading plants, soils, and other products into customers’ vehicles.
- Assisting with plant installations in-store and at customer locations.
- Supporting seasonal displays, workshops, and special events at the shop + café.
- Keeping the plant shop and café environment clean, organized, and inviting.
Our ideal candidate has:
- A positive and cheerful attitude
- A strong work ethic and teamwork mentality
- Excellent customer service and sales skills
- Basic knowledge of houseplants, shrubs, and gardening (or a willingness to learn)
- Creative and resourceful
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays
• The ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible scheduling
- Hands-on training for career growth
- Work in a dynamic, green, and community-driven environment
- Performance benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a unique plant shop and café concept
Schedule:
- 5 to 8 hour shift
- Weekends
Work Location: In person and off-site
Salary
$14 - $16 per hour