Garden Center Associate – Seasonal Support

The Gardeners Center

Darien, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Organizational Skills, Retail, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Darien, CT
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • Employee discounts

*THIS POSITION STARTS IN MARCH*

We’re hiring friendly, dependable people to run registers and help customers during our busiest season.


This is a high-traffic, customer-facing role. You’ll be talking to people all day, answering questions, ringing sales, and keeping things moving smoothly — especially on weekends.


If you like being busy, enjoy talking to people, and take pride in doing things well, you’ll do great here.


This is not a desk job.
This is not a “stand around” job.
It is a fun, fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Schedule (Non-Negotiable — Please Read)
  • Full-Time (3 roles): Wednesday–Sunday
  • Part-Time (2 roles): Saturdays & Sundays
  • 8-hour shifts
  • April & May season
  • We plan to keep 2 strong team members through December
No late nights. You’ll be home for dinner.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Running the cash register accurately and efficiently
  • Greeting customers and helping them feel welcome
  • Answering basic questions and directing customers to the right team member
  • Keeping the checkout area clean, organized, and moving
  • Helping with light plant care, displays, and general upkeep
  • Jumping in wherever needed — because that’s how small teams work
Who This Job Is Great For
  • People who genuinely like helping others
  • Students, career-changers, or anyone who enjoys active work
  • Thrive in a busy, energetic environment
  • Work with a sense of urgency while paying attention to details
  • Take ownership of their responsibilities and see tasks through
  • Work well as part of a team and are comfortable following clear direction
  • Show up on time, every time, ready to contribute
  • Stay calm under pressure and treat teammates and customers with respect
No plant experience required.
We care far more about attitude than résumés.

What We Value
  • Reliability
  • Kindness and patience with customers
  • A strong work ethic
  • Positive energy under pressure
  • Respect for teammates
Our culture is simple: everyone pitches in, everyone matters.

Why Work Here

  • Employee discount
  • Clear expectations
  • Supportive, hands-on management
  • A place people actually enjoy coming to work
  • Opportunity to stay on past spring
  • The chance to be surrounded by beauty and plants every day
Physical Requirements
  • Able to lift 40 lbs
  • Able to work on your feet for the duration of your shift
  • Able to climb, push, pull, bend and squat throughout the duration of a shift
Before You Apply — Please Know
  • Weekend availability is required
  • This is a busy retail environment
  • You’ll be on your feet and interacting with customers all day
If that sounds good to you, we’d love to hear from you.


About the Company

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The Gardeners Center