Floral Designer
Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Overview
Forest Lawn is seeking dynamic and creative Florists to be responsible for the preparation and designing of any style of flowers for viewing rooms, services, and outside deliveries. The Florist participates in all activities of the Flower Shop Design Room and is responsible for ordering, preparing, and designing flowers for viewing rooms, services, flower placements, community events, and outside deliveries. They also meet with client families to discuss floral arrangements.
What You'll Be Doing
Make flower arrangements for viewing rooms, services, outside deliveries, and placements.
Demonstrate respect to customer preferences and the value of materials.
Maintain the mortuary, public displays, and church areas with flowers and plants.
Process flowers and supplies and make deliveries as needed.
Order flowers, plants, and supplies needed in the design room.
Use their sense of style to develop aesthetically pleasing designs, determining the type of arrangement desired, the occasion, and the delivery details.
Purchase flowers and other products from wholesalers and suppliers to keep adequate supply.
Answer telephones, take orders, understand customer needs, explain options, and ensure high-quality flowers and service.
Confer on orders with Flower Shop Representatives and client families.
Coordinate orders and work-board to meet timelines and provide excellent organizational skills for timely completion.
Assist and back up Florist Helpers, and Flower Shop Representatives, processing flowers and making deliveries or assisting in the office.
Maintain a safe work environment, abide by all safety standards, attend safety and SDS meetings, and wear appropriate safety equipment at all times.
Work with integrity and ethics; uphold organizational values and treat others with respect.
Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; promptly respond to customer needs.
Requirements
Must be available to work weekends and all holidays.
Minimum of 5 years of floral design experience.
Knowledge of color harmony, flowers, and design required.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Read, write, and speak English.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid California Driver's License.
Comfortable standing for long periods.
Must be able to work on-site.
Competitive Benefits Forest Lawn offers an excellent benefits package, competitive across the industry.
Drug Testing Policy Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The test is a hair collection test detecting illegal drug use within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.
E-Verify Statement Forest Lawn participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of newly hired employees. The process is completed along with the Form I-9 and is not used to pre‑screen candidates.
Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Forest Lawn will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable state and local laws and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Summary Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals. Those who aren't satisfied with building a career, but want to go home knowing they've made a profound and positive difference in people's lives.
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What You'll Be Doing
Make flower arrangements for viewing rooms, services, outside deliveries, and placements.
Demonstrate respect to customer preferences and the value of materials.
Maintain the mortuary, public displays, and church areas with flowers and plants.
Process flowers and supplies and make deliveries as needed.
Order flowers, plants, and supplies needed in the design room.
Use their sense of style to develop aesthetically pleasing designs, determining the type of arrangement desired, the occasion, and the delivery details.
Purchase flowers and other products from wholesalers and suppliers to keep adequate supply.
Answer telephones, take orders, understand customer needs, explain options, and ensure high-quality flowers and service.
Confer on orders with Flower Shop Representatives and client families.
Coordinate orders and work-board to meet timelines and provide excellent organizational skills for timely completion.
Assist and back up Florist Helpers, and Flower Shop Representatives, processing flowers and making deliveries or assisting in the office.
Maintain a safe work environment, abide by all safety standards, attend safety and SDS meetings, and wear appropriate safety equipment at all times.
Work with integrity and ethics; uphold organizational values and treat others with respect.
Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; promptly respond to customer needs.
Requirements
Must be available to work weekends and all holidays.
Minimum of 5 years of floral design experience.
Knowledge of color harmony, flowers, and design required.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Read, write, and speak English.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid California Driver's License.
Comfortable standing for long periods.
Must be able to work on-site.
Competitive Benefits Forest Lawn offers an excellent benefits package, competitive across the industry.
Drug Testing Policy Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The test is a hair collection test detecting illegal drug use within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.
E-Verify Statement Forest Lawn participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of newly hired employees. The process is completed along with the Form I-9 and is not used to pre‑screen candidates.
Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Forest Lawn will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable state and local laws and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Summary Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals. Those who aren't satisfied with building a career, but want to go home knowing they've made a profound and positive difference in people's lives.
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