Florist Assistant - Work with Faith Cass
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Job Description
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an aspiring professional florist to work directly with Faith Cass, learning the art of floral design from a recognized expert with a global perspective.
As an assistant florist, you will have the opportunity, on a daily basis, to hone and develop your floral design skills, while gaining deep and valuable flower shop knowledge, from one of the world's leading floral designers of the 20th century and a flower shop that has served a local community for over 80 years.
The successful candidate will have a high level of personal drive, perseverance, and patience.
Candidates must also be capable of sustained physical labor, including daily cleaning and carrying buckets of water and boxes (up to ~50lbs).
Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a florist, either at a flower shop or independent freelancer. Cover letter and portfolio are strongly encouraged.
About Faith Cass
Faith Cass, born into the family business, catapulted to international floral design fame early in her career, winning both the America's Cup and AIFD International competitions. Traveling internationally over the next forty years, often to Japan, to teach Ikebana, and Taiwan, where she co-launched a Cass-sister school, Faith taught and studied floral design in dozens of countries around the world. Always coming home to Watertown, MA with incredible stories and teachable insights, she has passed them on to tens of thousands of students since opening the Cass School in 1979.
- Job Type: Part-time
- Pay: $19.22 - $20.16 per hour
- Expected hours: 33 per week
- Benefits: Employee discount, Flexible schedule, Opportunities for advancement, Parental leave, Professional development assistance, Referral program
- Schedule: Day shift (Required), Evening shift (Occasionally)
- Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)
- Experience: Floral design: 1 year (Required)
- Language: English (Preferred)
- License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)
- Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)
- Ability to Commute: Watertown, MA 02472 (Required)
- Work Location: In person