Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!Designs, cuts and arranges live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage for funeral services, cemetery, and special events. Provides excellent customer service when reviewing product selection, writing orders, and receiving payments. Delivers arrangements.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews orders for clarity, product availability, events schedule
Prioritizes work to meet deadlines
Answers calls and greets clients in a courteous and empathetically
Discusses needs, suggests products, seasonal products, and floral services commemorating special events, quotes products, as well as records accurate orders and payments
Collaborates with Funeral Director to clarify contractual requests
Collaborates with floral colleagues on design, scheduling, issues, and process
Collaborates to resolve issues
Plans arrangement according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or selects appropriate standard design pattern
Selects flora and foliage for arrangement
Trims material and arranges bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pin, floral tape, foam, and other materials
Packs and wraps completed arrangements for transportation
Maintains clean, neat, and tidy design work area and flower cooler
Maintains design equipment in good working order; notifies management when repairs or replacements requirements
Drives company vehicles to deliver floral arrangements to client homes or service venues
Takes precautions to secure floral designs during transportation
MINIMUM RequirementsEducation
High School or GED equivalent
Training in Floral Design preferred
Certification/License
Valid state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Certificate from School of Floral Design preferred
Experience
3-5 years of experience in floral design
Demonstrated knowledge of floral products and design
Demonstrated knowledge of the care of floral plants and flowers
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic computer, internet and word processing skills
Clear and articulate communication skills
High level of compassion and integrity
Problem solving skills
Ability to multi task and prioritize
Detail oriented
Adaptable to frequently changing priorities
Work CONDITIONSWork Environment
Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required
Professional Dress is required when in contact with families.
Work Postures
Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day
Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently
Physical Demands
Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required
Work Hours
Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises
Postal Code: 38122Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-TN - MemphisJob Profile ID: F00217Time Type: Part timeLocation Name: Memphis Crematory