Seasonal Botanical Support Assistant
Description
Full Time (40 hrs./week) - Season runs from October-End of January
Location: Roxbury, MA – Transitioning to Quincy, MA (anticipated January 2027)
Rate: $22.00/hr. (depending on experience, skills, and qualifications)
The ideal candidate:
· Is a team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
· Is comfortable working in a warehouse and fast-paced operational environment
· Has an interest in plants, florals, and botanical products
· Is organized, detail-oriented, and reliable
· Is flexible and adaptable with shifting daily priorities and projects
· Is comfortable performing physical tasks and warehouse-related duties
Responsibilities/Duties:
· Maintains a positive work attitude and is professional, pleasant, courteous, and helpful when working with others and representing Cityscapes
· Receive, unpack, sort, and organize incoming product, plants, containers, and materials
· Break down pallets, boxes, plastic wrap, and other packaging materials while maintaining a clean and safe warehouse environment
· Pull and stage plants, containers, and materials for installations, deliveries, and special projects
· Sleeve, label, wrap, and prepare plants/products for transport
· Support general upkeep and maintenance of plants in the warehouse including watering, deadheading, and cleaning
· Support botanical and design teams with basic plant arrangements, merchandising, and project preparation as needed
· Assist with seasonal projects, holiday décor, special events, and miscellaneous production needs
· Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout warehouse and storage areas
· Maintain high quality of work under pressure and time restraints
· Works efficiently and in an organized manner to meet deadlines
· Use of Microsoft Office Suite for company-wide communication
· Effectively communicates with supervisors and peers to problem solve and share ideas
Essential Skills and Experience:
· Previous warehouse, operations, retail, logistics, or hands-on production experience preferred
· Academic or professional experience in plant care, horticulture, greenhouse, floral, or related botanical work required; experience with botanical styling, floral design, merchandising, or plant arrangements preferred
· Must possess a high degree of organizational skills and professionalism
· Works well both independently and as a team member
· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
· Comfortable working on step stools and ladders
· Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and flexible switching between projects
· Proficient verbal and interpersonal skills
Working Conditions:
Standing for long periods of time; stretching, bending, lifting, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Medium to heavy physical requirements. The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures; to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; and to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.