various Garden Center positions, Greensgrow Farms

Posted by Greensgrow Farms on March 14, 2016

Greensgrow Farms, established in 1997, is an urban farm in the heart of Philadelphia specializing in growing food, flowers and neighborhoods. We are a diverse operation with many programs related to farming and local food. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals who are interested in joining the Greensgrow family as a team player. The following positions are available in our Garden Center at our Kensington location during the upcoming season:

Greensgrow Farms General Laborer

• Valid driver’s license required
• Excellent customer service
• Strong communications skills with both customers and team members
• Prioritizes a clean and safe work environment
• Ability to load and unload plant material and lift 50lbs consistently
• Works under the supervision of senior staff members
• Tasks include: watering, weeding, flower and plant maintenance, cleaning and organizing.
• Plant knowledge and the ability to do basic irrigation repairs a plus.

To apply, please email [email protected] with cover letter and resume with job title listed as the subject line. No phone calls please.

Greensgrow Farms Cashier/Sales Associate
• Great customer service skills, both in person and on the phone
• Mandatory weekend shifts throughout the height of the growing season
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent retail sales skills
• Experience working with a POS system
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly tasks, as directed
• Assists Greensgrow team members with watering and other tasks, as required
• Prioritizes a clean and safe work environment
• Works under the supervision of senior staff members

To apply, please email [email protected] with cover letter and resume with job title listed as the subject line. No phone calls please.

Greensgrow Farms Junior Horticultural Specialist

The ideal candidate will have extensive horticultural knowledge and the ability to plan and maintain a cutting garden.

• Full time seasonal position with mandatory weekend shifts throughout the height of the growing season
• Retail experience required.
• Assists senior horticultural specialists in sales and maintenance of plant material
• Cleans and maintains plants and merchandising in the greenhouse
• Great customer skills with ability to answer gardening questions and assist customers in selecting plant material
• Prioritizes a clean and safe work environment
• Knowledge of IPM practices
• Ability to take direction from senior staff and horticultural specialist
• POS knowledge a plus

To apply, please email [email protected] with cover letter and resume with job title listed as the subject line. No phone calls please.