WE'RE HIRING

She Loves Me is looking for a weekend shopkeeper to oversee our Eckington flagship store and provide world-class service to our customers. If you are a natural-born problem solver and thrive in an ever-changing environment then this is the position for you. Loving flowers doesn’t hurt, either!

You will serve as an IRL representative of She Loves Me so we expect you to mirror our core values of kindness and appreciation. Among other traits, a successful shopkeeper will lead customers to make a purchase by being approachable, knowledgeable and patient. You can work both independently and on a larger team, taking direction well, and interpreting direction into ownership of your work. You are level-headed and maintain composure during busy times.

Compensation:

- $18+ based on experience

Time commitment:
- Saturdays and/or Sundays, at the She Loves Me Eckington Shop

Expectations and duties
- Address customer service inquiries, concerns, and special requests in-person, over the phone and via email
- Serve as the sole associate at our Eckington location with potential overlap with our events team
- Maintain organization and tidiness of the shop
- Manage incoming supply deliveries
- Possess a basic understanding of flower and plant care
- Follow a set list of tasks designed to be completed throughout your shift
- Anticipate shop and studio needs to keep operations running smoothly
- Maintain a working knowledge of our core services and products so that you can best advise on delivery orders and special event inquiries

Qualifications:

- At least 1 year of retail and/or customer service experience
- A proactive mentality that anticipates issues and alleviates stressors for others
- The ability to guide customers to make a purchase in a genuine and helpful manner
- Knowledge of Shopify backend & point of sale a plus
- Confidence in maintaining organization across multiple channels of communication and information
- No prior floral experience necessary
- She Loves Me is a small, growing business so flexibility, patience and kindness is a must

If interested, click here to submit your application. A new window will open with the application form. Once submitted, our team will review your application, and be in touch if your experience matches the role. An in-person interview will be required at our Eckington shop location.

Compensation:

- $20 - $30/hour, depending on experience

Time Commitment:

- Thursday and Friday 12-5
- Occasional Saturdays during event season (Spring and Fall)

Retail Florist Responsibilities:

- Design and prepare bouquets for deliveries and retail orders
- Follow a set list of floral recipes while keeping designs playful and fresh
- Package and organize bouquets safely for our delivery drivers
- Ensure consistent quality and an obsession with keeping flowers happy and hydrated
- Maintain a clean and efficient workspace

Event Florist Responsibilities:

- Design and prepare event florals (centerpieces, personal flowers, installations) for weddings and special events in-studio and on-site at venues around D.C.
- Assist with on-site event installations
- Ensure consistent quality and an obsession with keeping flowers happy and hydrated to maintain freshness during event exposure
- Maintain a clean and efficient workspace both at the studio and on-site at an event

Florist Qualifications:

- At least 1 year of floral design experience
- Ability to provide a portfolio of floral design work on application
- A understanding of basic floral principles including flower care, processing flowers, and color palettes
- Efficiency in floral mechanics and technique, including construction of bouquets and arrangements utilizing foam-free mechanics
- She Loves Me is a small, growing business so flexibility, patience and kindness is a must
- It’s likely you will interface with customers while working in our open studio + shop so you must be comfortable being front-facing

If interested, click here to submit your application. A new window will open with the application form. Once submitted, our team will review your application, and be in touch if your experience matches the role. An in-person interview will be required at our Eckington shop location.