Romence Gardens Employment

Romence Gardens is no longer hiring for the 2010 spring season.

Seasonal* jobs for spring: 1. Sales staff: to help customers find plants in our retail greenhouses and to answer basic gardening questions -must be people-friendly, able to listen to people, and be abundantly helpful with people -must be able to follow directions and work independently -must be able to be on feet and walk around greenhouse for long hours -should have gardening experience and be acquainted with basic plants -should be willing to work flexible hours 2.Counter staff: to greet customers and complete sales -must be friendly and gracious with people -must be comfortable with and experienced on computer -must be able to follow directions and work closely with other staff -must be able to stand for long hours -should be organized and tidy 3.Customer assistants: help customers move their purchases and assist counter staff -must be friendly and gracious with people -must be strong, agile on feet, and comfortable in all kinds of weather -should have flexible hours available -should be able to follow directions and work independently 4.Specialized positions: -We are always seeking persons with extensive experience in perennial gardening -We are always interested in opening employment discussions with persons who have garden (not necessarily landscape) design ability and experience *This is seasonal work: training and a few hours per week work take place in April; a lot of hours in May and June; some positions are finished the week of the 4th of July; some positions reopen in mid-Sept-Dec. Three days per week are the minimum required for all positions except designers. Saturdays are usually required with some Sunday options, plus some evenings till 8:00 PM. If you are interested in any of the positions listed: 1. Download an application and return it to Romence Gardens - see addresses below. 2. Send a résumé to: ROMENCE GARDENS & GREENHOUSES 265 Lakeside Drive NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 email to: romence@romencegardens.com fax to: 616-451-1994 All résumés should contain your email address. Mention which position you seek; hours available and when you could start working. Those being considered from résumés will be sent applications. Interviews will be scheduled for those whose qualifications and time available meet our needs.