Join the Ravenna Gardens Team!

Ravenna Gardens, located in the University Village, has been procuring quality plants to delight customers for over 20 years. Join our friendly and people-oriented team.

Specific job openings will be posted below. In the absence of a specific opening, we are always happy to receive your resume and keep it on file for the next employment opportunity. 

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Join our team at Ravenna Gardens                      Posted 12/29/22

Ravenna Gardens is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person with a creative eye to join our team! Are you outgoing, plant knowledgeable & flexible? If helping folks create the plantscapes of their dreams while working with an optimistic & encouraging team appeals to you, we may just have what you’re looking for.

Job Requirements:

Customer Service:

• Possess the ability and willingness to discuss plants & help customers find the perfect plants & containers for their space; Assist customers in creatively bringing the outdoors inside to achieve the interior jungle of their hearts desire; Connect and listen to customers to serve their needs; Maintain a working knowledge of inventory (plants, pots, home goods); Easily work with several customers skillfully at once.

Plant Knowledge:

• Know the Latin and common names of the plants we carry; Know the basics of plant physiology

• Retail nursery experience helpful. Understand and have experience with plants’ cultural requirements including watering, common pests/diseases & general plant care.

Scheduling:

· Must be able to work evenings and one weekend day

Everyday Responsibilities:

• Sales: Offer exceptional customer service to all folks while promoting a positive & supportive work environment.

• Plant Health: Minimize losses by appropriately taking care of our plant material. Watering, grooming and general maintenance. Attention to detail.

• Follow Direction: Work closely with other team members and store managers to ensure a successful experience for our guests. Possess the ability to work autonomously, once given direction.

• Knowledge of Store Operations: The ability to learn & work with our point-of-sale system, as well as learning and completing daily tasks while always following store policy.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to focus on repetitive tasks such as pricing, watering, & moving flats of plants; Have the strength to lift 50lbs with minimal help.

Salary- D.O.E

30-40 hours per week

Please email your resume to ravennagardens.uv@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you!