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Now Hiring: Interior Gardening Specialist (Tiers 1, 2, or 3)

Location: 290 South Logan Street, Denver, CO 80209 (Wash Park)

Position Type: Part-Time (Non-Exempt / Hourly)

Typical Hours: Friday – Monday (averaging around 24 hours per week), with occasional opportunities for additional shifts/hours

About The Bronze Petal

At The Bronze Petal, we are a premier retail houseplant boutique located in Denver’s Wash Park neighborhood. We specialize in rare tropicals, tissue culture plantlets, bioactive setups, custom soil formulations, and boutique plant accessories. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional retail experience paired with expert horticultural care.

We are currently expanding our team and seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Interior Gardening Specialist (IGS). We are open to hiring across IGS Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3, depending on your background, technical plant knowledge, and retail leadership experience!

The Role

As an Interior Gardening Specialist, you are the backbone of our shop’s plant health and guest experience. You will manage daily horticultural care, maintain retail shop aesthetics, engage with plant collectors and beginners alike, operate our POS system, and uphold quality control across all living inventory.

Tier Breakdown (Hired Based on Experience):

  • IGS-1 (Entry / Specialist): Focuses on core retail operations, guest engagement, basic repotting, inventory watering, and routine cleaning schedules.
  • IGS-2 (Intermediate / Senior Specialist): Brings advanced knowledge of rare/tissue culture care, pest management protocols, workshop setup assistance, and mentorship for IGS-1 staff.
  • IGS-3 (Lead Specialist): Highest level of floor seniority. Leads floor operations during shifts, oversees daily quality walks, assists with inventory receiving, and manages escalated customer queries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Horticultural Care & Quality Control: Perform daily plant inspections, systematic watering, pruning, and proactive pest management across core tropicals, rare varieties, hanging baskets, and succulents. Complete daily care checklists and quality walks.
  • Customer Engagement & Sales: Welcome and assist every guest on the retail floor, offering personalized plant care advice. Operate the POS system, process cash/card transactions, and maintain drawer accuracy.
  • Store Upkeep & Aesthetics: Maintain clean, safe, and beautifully organized displays. Sweep, vacuum, mop, clean glass, and immediately resolve liquid spills or safety hazards.
  • Inventory & Repotting: Safely handle, lift, and maneuver potted plants, bagged soil, pottery, and shipment boxes.
  • End-of-Day Closing Protocols: Execute complete store closing routines, ensuring display restocking, door security verification, and setting security alarm systems.
  • Essential Care Coverage: Assist with essential plant watering and living inventory care during store closures, severe weather, or emergency events as scheduled.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Formal background or a passion-driven expertise in houseplant care (experience with rare tropicals or tissue culture is a huge plus!).
  • Prior experience in retail sales, customer service, or POS operations.
  • Strong reliability, meticulous attention to detail, and commitment to strict safety and security protocols.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to stand/walk on hard surfaces for up to 9 hours per shift; lift and move up to 50 lbs independently from ground to counter height (38”); and frequently bend, stoop, reach, and kneel.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly Pay Ranges:
    • IGS-1: $19.29 – $20.28 / hour
    • IGS-2: $20.29 – $21.28 / hour
    • IGS-3: $21.29 – $22.29 / hour (Starting tier and rate within the range are determined based on relevant experience, technical expertise, and qualifications).
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrues based on total hours worked per company policy.
  • Paid Sick & Safe Leave: Accrues per the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) at 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
  • Additional Benefits: CO FAMLI program coverage; generous employee store discount; paid rest breaks; paid holiday eligibility after 90 days of service.

How to Apply

Ready to grow your career with us? Send your resume and a brief note telling us about your favorite houseplant and relevant experience to Careers@TheBronzePetal.com with the subject line “Interior Gardening Specialist Application – [Your Name]”, or stop by the shop at 290 S. Logan Street to drop off your application in person!

The Bronze Petal, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is at-will.

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