Floral Studio Assistant OR Intermediate Floral Designer OR Event Set-up

Closing Date of Opportunity: January 17, 2024

Name or Organization: Foxglove Studio

Contact Email: studio@foxglovestudio.ca

Website: http://www.foxglovestudio.ca

Post Content: Title: Studio Assistant
Contract Duration: Immediate - TBD
Schedule: Saturdays 10-4PM
Location: Our downtown Studio (323 10 AVE SW)

This role is for an emerging floral designer or someone interested in getting into the industry. No experience is necessary but applicants who have worked in a Flowershop, Floral Studio, Event company, or Restaurant are preferred. You will be assisting in the day to day operations of the Studio which include studio reset and clean up, dried floral arrangements, answering phones and taking orders, organizing deliveries, and occasional wedding/event prep work.

Compensation is $18.00-$20.00/hr

Requirements:

-Creative backbone, interest and passion for the floral industry
-strong grasp on prioritizing tasks and time management
-we aren’t too serious, but a good level of professionalism and politeness is appreciated
-ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem solve
able to lift up to 40 pounds
To apply please send your resume to Studio@foxglovestudio.ca

OR

Schedule: 10AM-3PM Wednesday to Friday. Occasional Saturdays require all day availability for events (generally 8AM-5PM) Or Studio assistance (10am-4pm)
Location: Our downtown Studio (323 10 AVE SW) and occasionally on Location at Events (Within Calgary, Canmore, Banff)

This role is for Intermediate floral designers with at least 1-2 years of experience working in a Flowershop or Florals Studio with a focus on Weddings and Events. You will be assisting in the day to day operations of the Studio which include making bouquets and arrangements, studio clean up and reset, answering phones, taking orders, organizing deliveries, and wedding/event prep work.

Ability to reproduce a sample design will be required. Saturdays may include on-site delivery and installation assistance for Weddings and Events.

Compensation is $20-$23/hr

Requirements:

-1-2 years experience in a flowershop or floral studio with a focus in wedding work
-strong understanding of composition, colour, and basic design principles
-High level of professionalism and politeness is appreciated
-ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem solve under pressure
-able to lift up to 40 pounds, work comfortably on ladders, and able to handle lots of standing
-keep work area clean and organized
-ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
must apply with a portfolio & Resume
To apply please send your resume to Studio@foxglovestudio.ca

OR

Title: Event Assistant
Contract Duration: Freelancers, on project by project basis
Schedule: Event Set-up days, mostly weekends with occasional week day events
Location: Our downtown Studio (323 10 AVE SW) and on Location at Events (Within Calgary, Canmore, Banff)

This role is for responsible, autonomous, initiative driven and reliable folks interested in the event industry. Your duties will include carefully loading and unloading florals and decor items for Weddings and Corporate Events. On-site you will assist with set-up, install, clean up and tear down.

Compensation is $18-$20/hr plus mileage and parking expenses

Requirements:

- able to work quickly with sensitivity and intention with fragile perishables
-must have own vehicle (we can provide insurance if using it to assist in moving flowers)
-customer service experience, event experience is an asset
-time management skills
- level of professionalism and politeness is appreciated
-ability to work without supervision, take initiative, and problem solve under pressure
-able to lift up to 40 pounds, work comfortably on ladders, and able to handle lots of standing