What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floral Processing Assistant for High End Floral Studio position at Helen Olivia Flowers?
ABOUT US
Helen Olivia is a Washington, DC based floral and events studio that services a wide variety of accounts including hotels, universities, private homes, weddings, social events, and every day retail orders. Our focus is on providing beautiful flowers and impeccable customer service.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The floral assistant - processing position is integral to the day to day operation of the floral studio. The floral assistant works closely with the cooler manager, design manager, buyer and design team to ensure proper receiving, care, handling and allocation of all fresh flowers.
WHAT MATTERS MOST TO US
While floral experience is a plus, a willingness to learn the Helen Olivia way is essential. We thrive in a fast-paced environment where artistic vision meets precision. Every detail reflects our commitment to quality, efficiency, and creativity. We value team members who believe no task is too small and who bring a positive attitude, resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to pivot when needed. We're looking for a true team player—someone who can balance beauty with deadlines, think on their feet, and contribute both artistry and organization to every task.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receiving daily flower shipments.
- Checking in fresh flowers and supplies, reconciling emailed order requests and invoices, noting quality, quantity, and color issues on Issues Document.
- Communicate inventory needs or issues to the Cooler Manager & Buyer.
- Cutting, cleaning and hydrating fresh flowers. Placing them in proper size, dated, vases and buckets, following Helen Olivia designated care and handling procedures.
- Label event flowers and shop flowers and store in proper areas in cooler.
- Maintaining walk-in cooler on a daily basis; rotating stock, discarding old product, refreshing water and recutting stems as needed.
- Maintain the reach in coolers in design room.
- Monitoring inventory levels of supplies, vessels, foliages.
- Maintaining a clean and tidy work space.
- Properly sanitizing and storing buckets and vases.
- Check in daily with Cooler Manager for processing priority.
- Preparing event carts for next day design.
- Supporting the design team with help as necessary.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to take direction and work independently.
- Ability to learn the Helen Olivia way (i.e. the unique ways in which our studio operates and processes flowers).
- Attention to detail and organization.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Comfortable climbing ladders.
- Have a passion for flowers.
- Fluent in English.
- Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and email.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20