DATE ADDED: nOVEMBER 16, 2022
We are looking to expand the growth in our team with an opening position for
client services/Office Administrative
intern
Job Description
Interested in learning about the event industry? Want to know the ins and outs of event design and operating a small business? We are looking for an outgoing, detail-oriented, hard working intern to join our team at Blush Floral Co
Through this internship you will learn everything there is to know about the event design industry and what it takes to run a small business. As a Blush Floral Co intern, you will gain experience in working very closely with the creative directors of the team.
Our Team’s Office Administrative will help provide support to the Blush Floral Co team by assisting in daily office needs, and managing general and administrative, and client based tasks, as well as performing special projects, as needed. This is a position that directly works along side the owner and creative director of the team, with areas of mild cross training in the design studio as needed.
Ideal candidate for joining our team is someone who is:
Passionate about flowers, design and people
Fast and organized worker with a calm demeanor that inspires the team (the ideal candidate will possess grace under pressure)
Attention to detail, task oriented as well as the ability to handle interruptions
Creative, go getter, always learning and growing
Organized individual with the ability to assist streamlining business
Friendly and engaging, honest
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works directly under the owner and with the production staff
Monitoring + Correspondence to emails and client inquiries
Client qualifying and interaction
Keeping a personal list of active prioritized tasks assigned to be completed
Supporting the inventory management process by working with design and production staff to collect + performing periodic count of inventory stock, report breakage of items (ex. vase and other special event props that are rented) and updating records
Ordering office and other supplies, as needed
Supporting the maintenance of social media site(s) by collecting photo content from design staff and posting relevant content, as directed by staff
Scheduling (and attending) staff + Client meetings
Assisting in Proposal writing and editing
Creating event schedules, and event checklists
Organization of vendor, client and event files
Understanding event day timelines and project management
Utilize sourcing skills to assist in placing orders and processing orders
Working select weekends on events
Brainstorming and problem-solving
Understands excellent customer service
Establish and maintain consultative relationship with new, prospective and existing clients
Excellent communication skills (with clients, co-workers and owner)
Ability to work as part of a team and cross train in other areas do all tasks (clean flowers, sweep, etc) with a smile
Lead by example
Professional, groomed appearance at all times on set up days.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum high school diploma
Competency with Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms
Serious interest in the event design industry; Familiarity with the floral or other service industry a plus
Self-starter/takes initiative/Organized/Pro-Active
Positive attitude, polite, respectful and pleasant
Ability to complete all physical aspects of the business- lift and carry heavy buckets, bending, standing, walking, as well as work on a ladder.
Exceptional writing and communication skills
Great work ethic
Must be responsible, dependable and professional
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs
Organization and time-management skills
Pluses: computer proficiency in Details software and social media, Instagram, Pinterest,
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Strong organizational skills
High level of integrity
Detail orientation
Positive attitude
Aptitude for learning
Ability to work as part of team
Effective communication and listening skills
Internships are 3-6 months in length, with a permanent position available based on performance. Tremendous room for growth and upward mobility within the company with time and proven commitment.
If you think you may be a fit for our growing team, we would love to hear from you to schedule a time to chat! Please send us an email and let us know a little bit about yourself and the position you are looking to be in with us!