Employment Opportunities

Looking to join the Event Floral team?

Our experienced team is dedicated to making our clients’ experiences personalized and enjoyable and always ensuring the highest level of quality and professionalism. We are currently hiring for 4 primary job positions, with the ability to specialize in departments within each broader category: Production Staff, Event Installer, Floral Designer, and Receptionist/Client Service. Please see below for job descriptions. E-mail resume to info@event-floral.com or submit in person. If applying for Floral Designer, please also submit a portfolio or images representing a brief sampling of your designs. No phone calls please.

Company Overview:

Event Floral is a full-service florist and design studio specializing in custom designed flowers and coordinated décor for weddings and events in the greater Rockford, Illinois area. We believe in providing modern, distinctive design styled from premium flowers and unique décor with a commitment to customer service. We are also a daily and retail florist offering individual floral arrangements for special occasions, funerals, and more, both for delivery or in store pick up.

PRODUCTION STAFF

Position Overview:

Production Staff is an entry-level position that assists in the production and installation of the full variety of our shop’s offerings, including daily retail orders, multiple weekly event orders from small receptions to large-scale weddings, galas and corporate events, and rental orders including linens and décor items. There are a variety of focus areas within this position, which can be tailored to an individual’s interests and strengths.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist in preparation, packing, loading, delivering, installing and picking-up all necessary inventory for any event orders including but not limited to fresh floral arrangements, props and décor items, linens, fabric draping, large-scale rental pieces, lighting, and other items.
Drive vehicles to and from events and venues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure safe and professional deliveries and pick-ups.
Manage storage, organization, and use of all inventory, supplies, and equipment in the facility working carefully to minimize damage and breakages.
Work with team members to ensure events are executed according to order details.
Help with floral processing, preparation, storage, and packaging.
Assist with routine and as needed facility cleaning and upkeep.
Develop thorough knowledge of inventory, common practices, installation and strike procedures including various venue policies and standards.
Interact and communicate courteously and effectively with venue/vendor contacts and clients as required during event delivery, installation, strike, and pick up.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Willingness to work as a team player and follow management’s direction/input.
Ability to work independently to complete work orders and uphold procedures.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner and effective order, with regard to maintaining an efficient and purposeful pace and meeting any time constraints or deadlines.
Capacity to troubleshoot, multi-task, and use logical thinking to problem-solve.
Ability to maintain organization and cleanliness of one’s immediate workspace and surrounding areas.
Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license and means of transportation, and proof of applicable vehicle insurance.
Must be reliable, responsible, and maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to carry 20-50 pounds throughout a work shift and work on your feet for extended periods of time (typically the majority of a work day).
Knowledge of general hand tools, small equipment, ladders, carts, etc.
Must be comfortable working on a ladder.
Availability to work weekend days and late-night weekend evenings in addition to weekdays.

Experience in the event or floral industry preferred, but not required. Potential to advance to “Event Installer” position will be evaluated during initial months training on the job and is dependent on candidate work ethic and demeanor, development of skills and technique, and availability.

Compensation: Hourly. Amendable to seasonal needs; part time and full time positions available.

EVENT INSTALLER

Position Overview:

Event Installer is an advanced position from Production Staff that assists in the production and installation of multiple weekly event orders from small receptions to large-scale weddings, galas and corporate events, with an emphasis on specialty installations, technique, and attention to detail. There are a variety of focus areas within this position, which can be tailored to an individual’s interests and strengths along with the capacity to act in a leadership role when on-site for set ups and pick ups.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist in preparation, packing, loading, delivering, installing and picking-up all necessary inventory for any event orders including but not limited to fresh floral arrangements, props and décor items, linens, fabric draping, large-scale rental pieces, lighting, and other items.
Complete customized installations such as arches, arbors, pipe and drape, ceiling treatments and decorations, decorative lighting, fresh flowers and greenery displays, and more.
Drive vehicles to and from events and venues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure safe and professional deliveries and pick-ups.
Manage storage, organization, and use of all inventory, supplies, and equipment in the facility working carefully to minimize damage and breakages.
Work with and lead team members as appropriate to ensure events are executed according to order details.
Help with floral processing, preparation, storage and cooler maintenance, and packaging.
Assist with routine and as needed facility cleaning and upkeep.
Develop thorough knowledge of inventory, common practices, installation and strike procedures including various venue policies and standards.
Interact and communicate courteously and effectively with venue/vendor contacts and clients as required during event delivery, installation, strike, and pick up.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Willingness to work as a team player and follow management’s direction/input as well as give instruction to other event staff as needed.
Ability to work independently to complete work orders and uphold procedures.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner and effective order, with regard to maintaining an efficient and purposeful pace and meeting any time constraints or deadlines.
Capacity to troubleshoot, multi-task, and use logical thinking to problem-solve.
Ability to maintain organization and cleanliness of one’s immediate workspace and surrounding areas.
Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license and means of transportation, and proof of applicable vehicle insurance.
Must be reliable, responsible, and maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to carry 20-50 pounds throughout a work shift and work on your feet for extended periods of time (typically the majority of a work day).
Knowledge of general hand tools, small equipment, ladders, carts, etc.
Must be comfortable working on a ladder.
May also use mechanized equipment such as scissor lifts and power tools to complete projects. (Familiarity preferred, but training during Production Staff position is available.)
Availability to work weekend days and late-night weekend evenings in addition to weekdays.

Experience in the event or floral industry preferred, but not required. If no prior experience, an Event Installer would begin in the Production Staff role and could be advanced upon training and determining competency and best fit.

Compensation: Hourly. Amendable to seasonal needs; part time and full time positions available.

FLORAL DESIGNER

Position Overview:

The Floral Designer position requires experience in floral design and the ability to conceptualize, sell, create, and care for floral designs for a variety of daily, retail orders as well as large-scale event production of weddings, galas, and corporate events. The Designer is to artfully use their creativity and skills to develop “signature” designs of Event Floral, keeping with and enhancing the uniqueness of Event Floral’s aesthetic.

Responsibilities:

Create single arrangements per client order specifications through larger scale pieces to fit particular spaces or uses.
Consistently and accurately replicate a prototype for series or ensembles for larger quantity orders.
Become and stay familiar with industry standards in designs and coordinated pricing relevant to order types (for example weddings, funeral, special occasion).
Develop and take orders in person, by phone, or digitally.
Assist with order updates, adjustments, and payments as needed.
Inform manager of any inventory shortages while completing orders and in forecasting future needs. Potential to directly order product needed.
Work diligently with awareness of personal and total company workload, in order to complete designs efficiently and within timelines.
Learn and utilize company guidelines on flower and hard good costs, keeping care to give value while maintaining profit.
Assist with floral processing, preparation, storage, and packaging, tending to flower care and longevity.
Keep orderly workspace and take part in overall facility maintenance, alerting manager of any specific needs or issues.
Possess and continue to build knowledge of flower varieties, their characteristics, flower care, and selections that are fitting within Event Floral’s design styles.
On-site event installation, including delivering and setting out finished designs as well as custom building of floral designs in event spaces for unique installations.

Qualifications:

Fresh floral design experience in a range of styles including daily, funeral, and wedding work (minimum 2-3 years desired)
Creative, innovative, and interested in unique, upscale designs
Effective communication and customer service skills to interact with coworkers, management, clients, and vendors
Willingness to work as a team player and follow management’s direction/input as well as flexibility to adapt to workplace and project requirements
Ability to work independently to complete work orders, uphold procedures, and problem solve
Valid Illinois driver’s license, means of transportation, and proof of applicable vehicle insurance
Must be reliable, timely, responsible, respectful, and maintain professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to carry 20-50 pounds throughout a work shift and work on your feet for extended periods of time (majority of work day).
Availability to work regularly scheduled week days and as needed weekend days with occasional weekend late evening pick ups.

Compensation: Hourly. Amendable to seasonal needs; part time and full time positions available.

Receptionist/Client Service

Position Overview:

Our Receptionist is to act as a Client Service Specialist, assisting with retail and event customer communication, orders, maintenance of front showroom, and administrative tasks such as invoicing and entry bookkeeping.

Duties & Responsibilities:

General Reception & Client Service: Open and close storefront, greet and assist customers, answer phones and transfer as needed, schedule appointments, and take orders in person, by phone, and through website. Assist customers with pick ups and rental customers with returns.
Retail Sales: Maintain front showroom, assist with seasonal displays, price plants and retail merchandise, and contribute to development of promotions. Facilitate execution of online orders as well as new and updated product offerings.
Administrative Assistance: Conduct e-mail and phone correspondence with clients and vendors regarding initial inquiries, pricing requests, scheduling appointments, and payments. Maintain accurate records and organization of client orders, contracts, and payments, including hard copies and entries into digital platforms such as Quickbooks, Details, etc. Input new event sales and documents, assist with preparing and updating estimates/proposals and invoices and other company resources in Dropbox, Google apps, Word, Excel, or other Microsoft documents, etc.
General Bookkeeping: Assist with generation of invoices, billing, tracking and input of payments and orders, and follow up on open accounts. Handle cash payments and reconcile cash drawer and deposits.
Prepare enclosure cards, funeral script, labels, boxes, packaging, and branded components for retail and wedding work.
Facility Maintenance: Oversee appearance and maintenance of front room and studio including organization, cleanliness, and bringing necessary repairs or improvements to ownership and management’s attention. Keep meeting room presentable and assist with setting display tables for upcoming samples, workshops, or other uses as scheduled.
Potential for Marketing Duties as developed: Photography, website, blog, and social media projects. Promote retail sales, special events, and general company branding campaigns.
With training, move to screen clientele, with ability to meet, quote, book, and facilitate funeral and smaller scale event orders.

Qualifications:

Willingness to work as a team player and follow management’s direction/input.
Ability to independently complete tasks in a timely manner and effective order, with regard to maintaining an efficient and purposeful pace and meeting any time constraints or deadlines, while also upholding company standards.
Work with designers for quick, efficient, and artful fulfillment of orders and customer requests. Awareness and management of order pick up and delivery times, including routing, sending out, and communicating with drivers.
Must be reliable, responsible, and maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
Capacity to troubleshoot, multi-task, and use logical thinking to problem-solve.
Ability to maintain organization and cleanliness of one’s immediate workspace, designated studio areas, and surrounding environment.
Familiarity and skill working with standard office software programs including basic Microsoft Office products, email, and web-based applications such as Google apps. Specific training on company/industry software or apps will be given. Experience with Quickbooks, WordPress website editing, Cricuit, or other specialty technologies is advantageous.
Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license and means of transportation, and proof of applicable vehicle insurance.
Ability to carry 20-50 pounds throughout a work shift and work on your feet for extended periods of time. *This position will primarily operate from our dedicated front desk and computer, however, will float through workspaces as necessary to assist customers, complete orders, and fill in with behind the scenes projects during down time.
Availability to work Saturdays in addition to weekdays.

Compensation: Hourly or Salary, pending anticipated schedule and workload. Amendable to seasonal needs; part-time and full-time positions available.

Event Floral is an Equal Opportunity Employer