Seasonal Associate Gardener's Supply Burlington

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Love plants, trees, or the outdoors? Join Gardener’s Supply Company — Vermont’s beloved garden center — for a seasonal role where your passion for gardening grows into real skills and lasting friendships.

We’re hiring for our seasonal garden center team now, with positions running February through October. Whether you want to work hands-on with annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees; serve customers as a nursery expert; or keep our operations humming behind the scenes — there’s a spot for you here.

WHY GARDENER’S SUPPLY?

Gardener’s Supply Company is a New England institution. Founded in Burlington, Vermont, we’ve spent decades connecting gardeners with the highest-quality plants, seeds, tools, and know-how, and our garden centers are known across Vermont for their welcoming atmosphere and deep plant expertise.

Perks include:

• Generous employee discount on garden center products and plants

• Flexible scheduling: part-time and full-time options, morning and evening shifts available

• Supportive, upbeat team environment

• Hands-on horticulture and plant knowledge — skills you keep forever

• Opportunity to transition to a year-round role based on performance and business needs

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a seasonal position running February through October. Our peak season — April through June — is our most exciting time of year, with the garden center buzzing with customers searching for annuals, perennials, vegetable starts, shrubs, trees, and more. High energy and team collaboration are essential during this stretch.

Note: Time-off requests cannot be accommodated during the April–June peak period.

Most positions require weekend availability and the ability to lift 30–70 pounds. Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions is a must.

No plant expertise? No problem — we’re happy to train motivated, enthusiastic people who bring a great attitude and a willingness to learn.

DEPARTMENTS — FIND YOUR FIT

We’re hiring across five areas of our garden center operations. Many team members work across multiple departments depending on the day’s needs.

— Customer Service Team —

Do you enjoy connecting with people and creating a great experience? Our Customer Service team is the heartbeat of our garden center. You’ll assist customers across all departments, operate POS/cash register systems, promote our Gardener’s Club loyalty program, and make sure every visitor leaves happy.

Great fit for: people-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced retail environment. Gardening knowledge is a bonus but not required.

— Green Goods Team —

This is the role for plant lovers. Work hands-on every day with annuals, perennials, vegetables, shrubs, and trees across our nursery and outdoor sales areas. You’ll provide plant care, assist customers with selections, and share your horticulture knowledge to help gardeners find exactly what they’re looking for.

Great fit for: anyone with a passion for plants, greenery, and horticulture — from beginners to experienced nursery workers.

— Operations Team —

Support the backbone of our garden center by coordinating with our delivery, wholesale, and green goods teams to keep everything running smoothly. Heavy equipment experience is a plus. Outstanding customer service skills are essential, as you’ll interact with both retail and wholesale customers.

Great fit for: organized, dependable team players comfortable working in a dynamic, physical environment.

— Wholesale Team —

Help landscape professionals, contractors, and nursery buyers find exactly what they need to create stunning outdoor spaces. You’ll bring strong product knowledge of trees, shrubs, and landscaping plants to assist trade customers with larger orders and specialized requests.

Great fit for: candidates with at least one year of nursery or landscaping experience and solid knowledge of landscape plants.

— Inventory Team —

Keep our garden center stocked, organized, and ready for customers. You’ll unload deliveries, receive and process new product shipments, organize stock, and collaborate with the service teams to ensure every plant, bag of soil, and garden tool is perfectly placed.

Great fit for: detail-oriented people with strong organizational skills and a love of systems and order.

WHAT YOU’LL DO DAY-TO-DAY

• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the garden center

• Help customers identify and select plants, trees, annuals, perennials, shrubs, and vegetables

• Share product knowledge and recommend earth-friendly gardening solutions

• Promote customer loyalty by enrolling shoppers in the Gardener’s Club program

• Identify pest problems, weeds, and plant health issues across our nursery inventory

• Assist with seasonal merchandising changeovers, restocking, receiving, and cycle counts

• Stay current on all garden center promotions, sales events, and educational opportunities

• Operate POS systems and other retail technology proficiently

• Support a positive, inclusive, respectful team culture every day

• Perform carryout duties and other tasks as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Enthusiasm for plants, gardening, horticulture, or the outdoors (experience helpful but not required)

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions throughout the season

• Physical ability to lift 30–70 pounds regularly

• Problem-solving mindset and ability to multitask in a busy seasonal retail environment

• Proficiency with POS systems, basic computer tools, and willingness to learn new software

• Reliable, team-first attitude with attention to detail

Wholesale Team applicants: minimum one year of nursery or landscaping experience required, plus strong working knowledge of landscape plants and trees.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Pay: $17 to $19 / hour

• Generous employee discount on all Gardener’s Supply products

• Flexible part-time and full-time scheduling

• Opportunity for year-round employment based on performance and business needs

READY TO GROW WITH US?

If you love plants, enjoy working with people, and want to spend your season surrounded by greenery at one of New England’s most beloved garden centers — we’d love to meet you.

Apply now through Indeed. We review applications on a rolling basis and reach out promptly to qualified candidates.

Gardener’s Supply Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.