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And have a passion for plants? At Benken Garden Center & Florist, we hire year round for seasonal, part-time, and full-time positions. Stay up-to-date on job postings by following us on social media or by signing up for our newsletters.

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Available Positions

We’re looking for a dependable and friendly Delivery Driver to join our team! At our florist and garden center, you’ll play an important role delivering fresh floral arrangements, plants, and garden items to our customers with care and professionalism.
This is a part-time position with regular weekly hours, and the flexibility to work full-time during peak seasons and holidays like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Christmas.

  • Position Type: Part-Time (1–2 days/week) with Seasonal Full-Time (up to 40 hrs/week during holidays)
  • Responsibilities
    • Safely deliver floral arrangements and garden center products to homes, offices, and event venues
    • Load and unload products (some up to 50 lbs.) with care
    • Maintain delivery logs and communicate effectively with the shop team
    • Provide excellent customer service on every delivery
    • Keep delivery vehicle clean and report any maintenance needs
    • Assist with in-store duties when needed (especially during slower delivery periods)
  • Requirements
    • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
    • Insurable under company policy
    • Able to lift up to 50 lbs and handle physical tasks
    • Reliable, courteous, and detail-oriented
    • Comfortable using GPS and navigating local routes
    • Availability to work 1–2 days per week, and up to 40 hrs/week during seasonal rushes
  • Bonus If You Have:
    • Previous delivery or driving experience
    • Knowledge of floral handling or garden products

We’re looking for a creative and dependable Floral Designer to join our florist team! This part-time position involves hands-on floral design, customer interaction, and assisting with day-to-day shop operations. You’ll be on your feet throughout the day creating beautiful arrangements, helping customers, and keeping things flowing smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone with floral experience who thrives in a fast-paced, seasonal environment and takes pride in their work.

  • Position Type: Part-Time (Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays as needed)
  • Pay is based on experience. Floral design experience is a big plus!
  • Responsibilities
    • Design floral arrangements for daily orders, holidays, and special events
    • Create corsages, boutonnieres, sympathy pieces, and custom arrangements
    • Assist walk-in and phone customers with floral selections and orders
    • Prep flowers and maintain the floral cooler and workspace cleanliness
    • Work closely with other designers and front staff to complete orders on time
    • Help with general shop tasks as needed (wrapping, processing, watering, etc.)
  • Requirements
    • Reliable and punctual — must show up on time and ready to work
    • Able to stand on your feet for the entire shift
    • Able to lift, carry, and move buckets, vases, and supplies (up to 30 lbs)
    • Flexible availability, especially during peak floral holidays (Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, etc.)
    • Team player with a positive attitude and good communication skills
    • Floral design experience preferred (even if informal)

We’re looking for a creative and dependable Floral Designer to join our florist team! This part-time position involves hands-on floral design, customer interaction, and assisting with day-to-day shop operations. You’ll be on your feet throughout the day creating beautiful arrangements, helping customers, and keeping things flowing smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone with floral experience who thrives in a fast-paced, seasonal environment and takes pride in their work.

  • Position Type: Part-Time (Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays as needed)
  • Pay is based on experience. Floral design experience is a big plus!
  • Responsibilities
    • Design floral arrangements for daily orders, holidays, and special events
    • Create corsages, boutonnieres, sympathy pieces, and custom arrangements
    • Assist walk-in and phone customers with floral selections and orders
    • Prep flowers and maintain the floral cooler and workspace cleanliness
    • Work closely with other designers and front staff to complete orders on time
    • Help with general shop tasks as needed (wrapping, processing, watering, etc.)
  • Requirements
    • Reliable and punctual — must show up on time and ready to work
    • Able to stand on your feet for the entire shift
    • Able to lift, carry, and move buckets, vases, and supplies (up to 30 lbs)
    • Flexible availability, especially during peak floral holidays (Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, etc.)
    • Team player with a positive attitude and good communication skills
    • Floral design experience preferred (even if informal)

We’re looking for a dependable and friendly Delivery Driver to join our team! At our florist and garden center, you’ll play an important role delivering fresh floral arrangements, plants, and garden items to our customers with care and professionalism.
This is a part-time position with regular weekly hours, and the flexibility to work full-time during peak seasons and holidays like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Christmas.

  • Position Type: Part-Time (1–2 days/week) with Seasonal Full-Time (up to 40 hrs/week during holidays)
  • Responsibilities
    • Safely deliver floral arrangements and garden center products to homes, offices, and event venues
    • Load and unload products (some up to 50 lbs.) with care
    • Maintain delivery logs and communicate effectively with the shop team
    • Provide excellent customer service on every delivery
    • Keep delivery vehicle clean and report any maintenance needs
    • Assist with in-store duties when needed (especially during slower delivery periods)
  • Requirements
    • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
    • Insurable under company policy
    • Able to lift up to 50 lbs and handle physical tasks
    • Reliable, courteous, and detail-oriented
    • Comfortable using GPS and navigating local routes
    • Availability to work 1–2 days per week, and up to 40 hrs/week during seasonal rushes
  • Bonus If You Have:
    • Previous delivery or driving experience
    • Knowledge of floral handling or garden products

We’re looking for a creative and dependable Floral Designer to join our florist team! This part-time position involves hands-on floral design, customer interaction, and assisting with day-to-day shop operations. You’ll be on your feet throughout the day creating beautiful arrangements, helping customers, and keeping things flowing smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone with floral experience who thrives in a fast-paced, seasonal environment and takes pride in their work.

  • Position Type: Part-Time (Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays as needed)
  • Pay is based on experience. Floral design experience is a big plus!
  • Responsibilities
    • Design floral arrangements for daily orders, holidays, and special events
    • Create corsages, boutonnieres, sympathy pieces, and custom arrangements
    • Assist walk-in and phone customers with floral selections and orders
    • Prep flowers and maintain the floral cooler and workspace cleanliness
    • Work closely with other designers and front staff to complete orders on time
    • Help with general shop tasks as needed (wrapping, processing, watering, etc.)
  • Requirements
    • Reliable and punctual — must show up on time and ready to work
    • Able to stand on your feet for the entire shift
    • Able to lift, carry, and move buckets, vases, and supplies (up to 30 lbs)
    • Flexible availability, especially during peak floral holidays (Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, etc.)
    • Team player with a positive attitude and good communication skills
    • Floral design experience preferred (even if informal)

Join our friendly, fast-paced garden center team! We’re looking for a hardworking and customer-focused Retail Garden Center Team Member to assist with plant care, customer service, cashiering, and general upkeep of the garden center. This role involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions and requires physical stamina.
Whether you’re passionate about plants or just love helping people, this is a great opportunity to be part of a positive, hands-on retail environment.

  • Position Type: Part-Time or Full-Time (Seasonal Available)
  • Hourly wage based on experience. Seasonal opportunities available.
  • Responsibilities
    • Assist customers with product questions, plant care advice, and purchases
    • Operate cash registers and handle transactions accurately
    • Unload deliveries and restock inventory (may include soil, mulch, and heavy pots)
    • Water, clean, and maintain plants and displays
    • Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized
    • Work as part of a team to ensure smooth daily operations
    • Other general tasks as assigned by management
  • Requirements
    • Able to work outside in all weather conditions (heat, rain, etc.)
    • Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
    • Friendly, positive attitude with strong customer service skills
    • Comfortable using or learning cash registers and POS systems
    • Willing to work weekends and holidays during peak season
    • Team-oriented and dependable
  • Preferred (but not required):
    • Knowledge of plants, gardening, or landscaping
    • Previous retail or garden center experience.

We’re looking for a hardworking and dependable Nursery Staff Member to join our garden center team. This position involves caring for plants, assisting customers, and performing physical tasks outdoors. If you love being outside and working with plants, this could be a great fit for you!

  • Position Type: Part-Time
  • Hourly wage based on experience. Training provided.
  • Responsibilities
    • Assist with unloading, stocking, and organizing plant deliveries
    • Water, maintain, and care for nursery stock (trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals)
    • Help customers locate and select plants and gardening supplies
    • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized nursery area
    • Load customer vehicles with soil, mulch, and plants
    • Assist with seasonal displays and restocking
    • Other general tasks as assigned by nursery or store manager
  • Requirements
    • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
    • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
    • Physically able to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift
    • Friendly, dependable, and able to work independently or with a team
    • Willing to work weekends and peak seasonal hours

We’re seeking a friendly, organized, and tech-savvy Office Assistant to join our florist and garden center team! This role is essential to keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes — you’ll help customers over the phone and via email, process orders, and provide general office support. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, has excellent communication skills, and is comfortable using a computer or eager to learn quickly.

  • Position Type: Part-Time or Full-Time (depending on availability)
  • Hourly wage based on experience. Training provided for the right candidate.
  • Key Responsibilities
    • Assist customers over the phone and through email with floral and garden product selections
    • Take and process orders accurately and efficiently
    • Communicate with designers, delivery staff, and management regarding customer needs
    • Maintain digital and physical records of orders and customer interactions
    • Help manage calendars and scheduling for deliveries and events
    • Perform basic office tasks such as filing, printing, and data entry
    • Provide backup support for in-store staff as needed
  • Requirements
    • Strong communication skills and a professional, friendly phone manner
    • Comfortable using a computer, POS system, and email (or a fast learner willing to be trained)
    • Able to stay organized and focused in a busy, multitasking environment
    • Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
    • Customer service experience is a plus.
    • Knowledge of flowers, plants, or gardening (a bonus, but not required)

We’re looking for energetic and dependable seasonal help to join our Christmas Tree Lot team! If you enjoy working outdoors, helping customers, and spreading holiday cheer, this is a great opportunity to make some extra money during the season. This position involves physical work, customer interaction, and helping to create a fun, festive experience for families picking out their perfect tree.

  • Hourly wage based on experience. Great opportunity for students or anyone looking for seasonal part-time work!
  • Seasonal Position: Late November through mid to late December
  • Schedule: Part-time (evenings, weekends, flexible shifts)
  • Responsibilities
    • Assist customers with selecting and loading Christmas trees
    • Trim, tie, and secure trees to vehicles
    • Keep the lot clean, organized, and stocked
    • Provide friendly, helpful service in a fast-paced outdoor setting
    • Assist with unloading tree deliveries and setting up displays
    • Work outdoors in cold weather and possibly light snow or rain
  • Requirements
    • Able to work outside in all weather conditions
    • Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
    • Friendly, dependable, and on time
    • Available to work some evenings and weekends through mid to late December
    • Must be a team player with a great attitude
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