Garden Generalist - Nursery & Garden Center

Join Our Team: Garden Generalist Opportunities

Location: Antique Rose Emporium – Independence, TX

Type: Seasonal | Part-Time & Full-Time Available | Weekends Required

Do you love plants, people, and being surrounded by beautiful gardens? The Antique Rose Emporium is hiring Garden Generalists to support multiple areas of our nursery and retail operations. Whether you enjoy customer service, plant care, or creative merchandising, we have a place for you on our team!

These positions start as seasonal roles, with the possibility of extended opportunities based on performance and business needs.

Open Focus Areas

Gift Shop Focus (Cashier & Retail Service)

• Be the welcoming face of our gift shop.
• Serve as a cashier, processing transactions efficiently and accurately.
• Assist guests with gift and product selections.
• Restock, tidy, and merchandise the sales floor to create an inviting retail experience.

Nursery Sales (Plant Knowledge & Guest Support)

• Share gardening advice and help customers select the right roses, perennials, and companion plants.
• Provide excellent customer service by answering questions and offering solutions.
• Assist with plant labeling, restocking, and signage to keep nursery areas informative and easy to navigate.

Waterer (Plant Care & Maintenance)

• Care for assigned plant sections through watering, deadheading, fertilizing, and weeding.
• Monitor for pests and diseases, treating or reporting issues as needed.
• Help with unloading, tagging, and stocking plant deliveries.

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for plants, gardens, and sharing knowledge with others.
• Friendly, customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Comfortable lifting 25–40 lbs multiple times a day.
• Prior retail, cashiering, or nursery experience is a plus — but a willingness to learn is most important!

Why Work With Us?

At the Antique Rose Emporium, our mission is to inspire gardeners and foster a love of roses and nature. We value education, teamwork, and creating a beautiful environment for both our guests and staff. Joining our team means working in a unique garden setting, surrounded by history, beauty, and community.

How to Apply:
Complete the applicant questionnaire at https://www.antiqueroseemporium.com/pages/join-our-team 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Seasonal roles start soon — apply today!