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Garden Center Associate

Snohomish, WA · On-site

$16.28 - $20/hr

We are looking for a personable and outgoing individual to join our team as a Garden Center Associate. The primary responsibilities are to maintain outstanding customer service, generate sales ...

Garden Center Merchandiser

Minot, ND · Remote

$17.50 - $20.50/hr

As a Garden Center Merchandiser, your workday will include: * Display plant material according to set standards * Building, setting and taking down seasonal displays * Maintain cleanliness and ...

Garden Center Associate

Helena, MT · On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

We are looking for a personable and outgoing individual to join our team as a Garden Center Associate. The primary responsibilities are to maintain outstanding customer service, generate sales ...

DESCRIPTION The Garden Center Merchandiser serves as the face of Costa Farms in retail garden centers, playing a critical role in maintaining brand standards, optimizing product presentation, and ...

Garden Center Merchandiser

Orlando, FL · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance of garden center products on behalf of Pure Beauty Farms. This will include placing, organizing, caring for and merchandising a variety of ...

Retail Garden Center Associate Handcart Garden Center - Dade City, Florida Handcart Garden Center is looking for a friendly, dependable, and hardworking Retail Garden Center Associate to join our ...

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How much do garden center jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for garden center in the United States is $19.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working at a garden center?

Working at a Garden Center generally involves assisting customers with plant selection and care advice, restocking and organizing merchandise, watering and maintaining plants, and keeping the sales floor clean and appealing. You may also process transactions, update inventory records, and help with seasonal displays or promotional activities. Collaboration with team members is common, especially during busy periods such as spring and summer. This dynamic role offers hands-on engagement with both plants and people, making every day varied and rewarding for those with a passion for gardening.

What is a garden center?

A Garden Center job involves working with plants, gardening supplies, and customers in a retail or nursery setting. Responsibilities may include watering and maintaining plants, assisting customers with plant selection, restocking inventory, and providing care advice. Employees may also handle cash registers, organize displays, and ensure the center stays clean and welcoming. This job is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, have plant knowledge, and like helping customers with gardening needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the garden center position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Garden Center role, you need foundational knowledge of horticulture, plant care, and retail customer service, often supported by experience or relevant coursework in gardening or agriculture. Familiarity with POS systems, plant inventory software, and safe use of garden tools and chemicals is also important. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and a genuine passion for helping customers make great plant choices set top performers apart. These skills ensure efficient operations, positive customer experiences, and a well-maintained, thriving store environment.

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Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

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Job description

INTERMOUNTAIN FARMERS ASSOCIATION, a regional agricultural cooperative, is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to fill the position of GARDEN CENTER SPECIALIST at the IFA Country Store in Cortez, Colorado.

SUMMARY: We are searching for someone who has experience working in a nursery or greenhouse setting who can make great additions to our team. Ideally, we would like to find someone who has such a passion for trees, shrubs, garden plants, and other green goods that. Someone who is about plants and can help others how to successfully grow and maintain them. This could be a seasonal (March-June) 30-40 hour a week position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Increase garden center sales by presenting a professionally merchandised, clean and well-maintained garden center
  • Ensure plants and green goods are watered and cared for each day
  • Provide excellent customer service by helping customers on proper care for trees, shrubs, bushes and other garden center plants
  • Maintain appropriate levels of inventory on products in the store
  • Look for opportunities to increase average sales amount per transaction by implementing effective sales and cross-selling techniques

QUALIFICATIONS: High diploma, GED or equivalent required. Experience in nursery or greenhouse operations highly desired, but not required. A passion and excitement for a variety of different plants and green goods. Able to lift 50 lbs. often throughout shift. Able to be on feet for eight hours during shift. Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills with multi-tasking capabilities.


IFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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