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Valley Natural Foods Garden Center Associate (seasonal part-time) in Burnsville, Minnesota
Garden Center Associate (seasonal part-time)
Burnsville, MN (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=13750+County+Road+11+Burnsville+MN+USA+55337)
Job Type
Temporary
Description
Do you love plants, fresh air, and helping people cultivate their gardens? Valley Natural Foods is looking for aSeasonal Garden Center Associateto join our teamMay 1 through June 15, 2025! This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, engaging with the community, and sharing knowledge about plants, soil, and sustainable gardening.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Competitive pay and benefits
A supportive, welcoming workplace rooted in sustainability and cooperation
Employee discounts on plants, groceries, and eco-friendly products
Opportunities to expand your gardening knowledge and skills
A fun, hands-on seasonal role where you can make an impact in your local food and gardening community
What You’ll Do:
Assist customers in selecting plants, soil, seeds, and gardening supplies
Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and answer gardening-related questions
Maintain the health and appearance of plants, ensuring they are well-watered and cared for
Restock and organize displays, keeping the garden center tidy and inviting
Operate the cash register and handle transactions as needed
Support the co-op’s mission of sustainability and local food systems
What We’re Looking For:
A passion for plants, gardening, and eco-friendly growing practices
Some experience in a garden center, nursery, or plant-related retail (preferred but not required!)
Friendly, customer-focused attitude with great communication skills
Ability to work on your feet, lift up to 50 lbs, and enjoy being outdoors in all kinds of weather
Team player who thrives in a community-oriented environment
Availability for flexible hours, including weekends, May through June 15, 2025
Requirements
Mandatory Qualifications:
Excellent time management, organizational and communication (oral, aural, and written) skills
English proficiency
Detail oriented and able to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business
Regular, predictable attendance
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous organic gardening/plant sales experience
Previous customer service and cashier experience
Familiarity with natural foods, grocery industry or cooperatives
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift/push/pull/carry up to 30 pounds frequently; 30-50+ pounds occasionally
Manual dexterity with ability to reach, grasp and utilize hands, wrists, and fingers for extended periods of time
Close-to-mid-range visual acuity to operate cash registers and focus on and/or read data and words on a computer monitor for extended periods of time
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
Ability to work safely in a partially enclosed outdoor environment
Ability to kneel, crouch, and bend occasionally required
Reports To:Produce Manager
Department, Status and Salary:Produce, Temporary (b/t May-June), Hourly (At-Will)
Valley Natural Foods Core Competencies
Adaptability/Flexibility/Dependability
Communication/Listening Skills
Customer Service/Customer Focus
Integrity/Ethics
Sense of Urgency/Productivity
Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills
Work Environment/Safety/Job Knowledge
Position Specific Competencies
- Product Knowledge
The information above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performance by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. VNF management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. This is not an employment contract and does not interfere with MN’s Employment At Will Law.
Salary Description
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour