SEASONAL BOTANICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT (Full-time Roxbury, MA)

Full-time

Rate: $22.00/hr.

Overview

Full Time (40 hrs./week) - Season runs from October-End of January

Location: Roxbury, MA – Transitioning to Quincy, MA (anticipated January 2027)

Rate: $22.00/hr. (depending on experience, skills, and qualifications)

The ideal candidate:

• Is a team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Is comfortable working in a warehouse and fast-paced operational environment

• Has an interest in plants, florals, and botanical products

• Is organized, detail-oriented, and reliable

• Is flexible and adaptable with shifting daily priorities and projects

• Is comfortable performing physical tasks and warehouse-related duties

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Maintains a positive work attitude and is professional, pleasant, courteous, and helpful when working with others and representing Cityscapes

• Receive, unpack, sort, and organize incoming product, plants, containers, and materials

• Break down pallets, boxes, plastic wrap, and other packaging materials while maintaining a clean and safe warehouse environment

• Pull and stage plants, containers, and materials for installations, deliveries, and special projects

• Sleeve, label, wrap, and prepare plants/products for transport

• Support general upkeep and maintenance of plants in the warehouse including watering, deadheading, and cleaning

• Support botanical and design teams with basic plant arrangements, merchandising, and project preparation as needed

• Assist with seasonal projects, holiday décor, special events, and miscellaneous production needs

• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout warehouse and storage areas

• Maintain high quality of work under pressure and time restraints

• Works efficiently and in an organized manner to meet deadlines

• Use of Microsoft Office Suite for company-wide communication

• Effectively communicates with supervisors and peers to problem solve and share ideas

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Previous warehouse, operations, retail, logistics, or hands-on production experience preferred

• Academic or professional experience in plant care, horticulture, greenhouse, floral, or related botanical work required; experience with botanical styling, floral design, merchandising, or plant arrangements preferred

• Must possess a high degree of organizational skills and professionalism

• Works well both independently and as a team member

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

• Comfortable working on step stools and ladders

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and flexible switching between projects

• Proficient verbal and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions:

Standing for long periods of time; stretching, bending, lifting, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Medium to heavy physical requirements. The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures; to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; and to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.