11105 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Flower Shop

Part time

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Various days during the week - Primarily Saturdays

Saturday 4 hours. - Monday 8 hours and Friday 8 hours

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare and create floral designs which meet and exceed customer and patient expectations
• Create floral designs consistently and efficiently for purchase within departmental guidelines.
• Create attractive/flexible displays of merchandise to optimally use space and attract sales.
• Participate in the purchase of appropriate perishable produce and other supplies ensuring procurement of high-quality merchandise at optimum prices with expedient delivery.
• Determine quality and quantity of fresh flowers required. Collaborate with Manager daily to ensure budget requirements are met.
• Maintain a positive rapport with vendors. Determine which vendor to use by comparing price, quality and service needs.
• Determine retail price of products sold.
• Monitor and ensure appropriate storage and utilization of perishable products.
• Participate in appropriate levels of inventory to meet financial goals.
• Serve as a salesperson and operate cash register as necessary.
• In the absence of manager, supervises the daily activities of volunteer staff who are responsible for specific areas of Flower Shop operations.
   

Education/Experience Required:

• Associate Degree or equivalent + 1 year experience.

• Knowledge of fresh flowers and plants.
• Floral Industry or retail sales experience preferred.
   

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Articulate in communication Ability to create floral design; fresh and artificial
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Excellent attendance, punctuality record
• Ability to work Holidays if needed
• Needs to work with people and volunteers as well as floral design.

If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program