SELVA is hiring for full-time floral manager to join our small, woman-owned business! We are looking for someone who wants to be a part of our team long term and grow with us!
Job details:
This is a full time job, with flexible hours. Hours per week will vary depending on work load from 30-40 hours a week. Summer months are our busiest months so except to work more hours in the summer and fall months and less in the winter and early spring months. This position will have both at home work as well as in studio/on site work. Must be able to work weekends and early mornings.
The main function of this position is to provide support to Sarah, owner of SELVA, managing the wedding and events side of the business, which includes designing wedding and event arrangements, and instillations, flower sourcing and buying, day of set up, delivery and instillation.
Other job functions include inquiry tracking, proposal writing, client correspondence, flower ordering, budgeting, managing a small team, administrative support, blogging support, marketing support and other duties as needed.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, spend long days on your feet and work quickly and efficiently - no one ever said floristry was easy work!
Pay is $19-$30/hr. depending on experience with bonus opportunities and yearly pay raises.
The perfect candidate:
Works well on their own- great time management skills and self motivated
Has clear and concise communication skills, both verbally and written.
Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility and creativity in problem-solving and is solutions-oriented.
Can manage and motivate a small team of freelancers, promoting a collaborative team environment through recognition, leading by example and working alongside staff.
Oversees scheduling and labor allocation to meet business needs and labor budget. Ensures adequate staffing conditions, including leadership coverage.
Has 2+ years floral design experience with an overgrown and natural design hand. Bonus if that experience is in weddings
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of flower varieties and plants, and keeps up with industry design trends.
Is familiar with non-floral foam floral design as we are a floral foam free shop.
Maintains an environmentally sustainable work environment- taking care to sort out trash from compost, recycling and reusables.
Has experience using design programs like Canva
Has an open and flexible work schedule
Does not own their own floral design business- we want you to grow with us and become a long term member of the SELVA team, with options for full time work and bonuses.
Able to start ASAP
Want to apply!?
email hello@selvafloraldesign.com with subject line “floral manager position”- tell Sarah a bit about who you are and your background and why you think you are the perfect fit for this job (ie. cover letter).
we want to see your creative and artful side - so send us images of your work, a design portfolio, or video that visually SHOWS us your style, and experience- don’t send us a traditional resume.
send 2 professional references- name, phone number and email
*priority given to BIPOC, AAPI, minority candidates