What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Florist (28 hours per week) position at Brigham Young University?
Why Work at BYU
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”
Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.
Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Job Title: Part-time Florist
Note: This is a part-time position averaging 28 hours per week.
Job Summary
The Florist at Campus Floral is responsible for creating high-quality floral designs, delivering excellent customer service, and supporting daily retail operations. This role requires creativity, efficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting student learning
and shop systems.
What You'll Do In This Role
This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:
Typical Starting Pay: $19.00 to $24.00 per hour (Depending on Experience)
The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.
All Staff positions require a resume.
Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”
Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.
Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Job Title: Part-time Florist
Note: This is a part-time position averaging 28 hours per week.
Job Summary
The Florist at Campus Floral is responsible for creating high-quality floral designs, delivering excellent customer service, and supporting daily retail operations. This role requires creativity, efficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting student learning
and shop systems.
What You'll Do In This Role
- Design and produce daily floral orders including vase arrangements, floral baskets, sympathy and funeral pieces, plants, and wedding florals.
- Process and condition flowers from wholesale vendors (hydration, trimming, storage, rotation).
- Place and manage daily floral and supply orders as needed.
- Take customer orders in person and over the phone with professionalism and product knowledge.
- Process wire service orders (BloomNation, FTD, Teleflora) accurately and on time.
- Assist and mentor student florists in floral design techniques and Campus Floral shop systems.
- Prepare orders for delivery and customer pickup.
- Support delivery staff to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of coolers, workstations, and retail displays.
- Track inventory of flowers, vases, and hard goods.
- Operate POS system and handle transactions as needed.
- Assist with holiday and peak-season production planning.
- Follow all safety, care, and handling procedures.
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
- Minimum 1 year of retail floral design experience preferred.
- Experience designing everyday vase arrangements, floral baskets, sympathy/funeral work, and wedding florals.
- Strong knowledge of flower care and design mechanics.
- Ability to design efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable using POS systems and floral wire services.
- Ability to lift and move floral containers and boxes (up to 30 lbs).
- Team-oriented with a positive and professional attitude.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays, especially during peak floral seasons.
This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:
- 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Tuition benefits after two years
- Access to athletic facilities
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
Typical Starting Pay: $19.00 to $24.00 per hour (Depending on Experience)
The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.
- If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**
All Staff positions require a resume.
Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
Salary : $19 - $24