Employment

Employment

Updated as of January 1, 2025.

Thank you for your interest in Thomsens Garden Center.  We are always seeking happy people, to work with other happy people and, of course, our plants.  Voted “Best Of” for several years in a row is an indication of our team and our customers!  If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you. Don’t wait until May; we typically try to hire for positions in January – March when we are less busy and have more time for an adequate conversation with you!

Positions can range from part time seasonal to full time year-round, dependent upon the needs of the candidate and the business. The seasonal positions typically begin in March (Production) or April (Retail / Sales) and continue through early summer (late summer for gardening). If you are interested in being part of a team with the reputation as an industry leader, this may be the opportunity for you. Click the Application button below to begin the process.

Seasonal employees receive employee discount benefits, as well as paid time off per the MN Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) rules. Part-time year round employees receive employee discount benefits, ESST, and paid time off after six months of employment. Full-time year round employees receive employee discount benefits, ESST, and paid time off after three months of employment.

You don’t have to be a plant expert to work with us, but a positive attitude is a must.  We’ll train the rest.

While the role descriptions below are more suitable for the busier spring and summer seasons, we  are always willing to take and review applications for them (updated January 01, 2025):

* Seasonal Retail Specialist– Cash register, customer inquiries, occasional watering and plant maintenance in retail space. Positions typically run from mid-April through mid-June, but can extend further into the year if interested. Familiarity with plant material along with some cash register and customer service experience is a helpful start. You will be on your feet the majority of the day, and the environment can be warm. You will almost always work in tandem with a retail team member, so don’t be shy! As a new retail employee you typically work during the week when customer traffic is lower but may on occasion be asked to work on a weekend. A typical work week might be 16-24 hours but could be as many as 40 hours if that is agreeable to both parties. Rates start at $13/hr.

* Seasonal Sales Associate– Are you very familiar with annuals or perennials, and like to work with customers one on one? Our seasonal sales associate role may be right for you! Positions typically run from mid-April through mid-June. You will be tasked with answering customer questions, providing plant knowledge, and offering alternatives when necessary. Rest assured, Thomsens staff is always available if you are unsure of a question. You will be on your feet the majority of the day, and the environment can be warm. You will typically be asked to work the busiest days of the week (Friday – Sunday). A typical work week might be 16-24 hours but could be as many as 32 hours if that is agreeable to both parties. Rates start at $13/hr.

* Seasonal Production– Role includes a variety of tasks including pot and flat filling and moving; planting; watering and otherwise maintaining plant material, and regular cleanup of the workspaces. The role also includes the restocking of materials in the retail space from the growing range; this is typically in late April through May when customer activity is at its peak. The role requires the ability to listen and learn, be flexible to changing demands, work as a team, etc. Positions typically run from March through the end of May, but can extend further into gardening installs and maintenance and taking care of other plant offerings during the summer and fall if interested. The role occasionally requires lifting items up to 25 lbs. You will be on your feet the majority of the day, and the environment can be warm. During the busiest time of year (May) you will most likely need to work at least one weekend day per week to help with restocking. A typical work week might be 16-24 hours but could be as many as 40 hours if that is agreeable to both parties. Rates start at $13/hr.

* Seasonal Yard / Tree & Shrub Sales– Role requires at least a basic to mid-level knowledge of trees and shrubs being offered to the consumer. Ability to answer customer questions or be resourceful is necessary. Educational materials on our offerings are provided. The role typically includes running a bobcat for mulch or similar customer orders, but it is not required for the right candidate. Tree & shrub sales roles typically run from mid-April through mid-June and can include being involved in the potting and yard setup of such material when it arrives, if interested. The role can require lifting of trees and shrubs into customer vehicles as well as moving them within the yard; a forklift and other team member assistance is available when necessary. You will be on your feet the majority of the day. You will most likely need to work at least some weekends during this period. A typical work week might be 12-24 hours but could be as many as 32 hours if that is agreeable to both parties. Rates start at $15/hr.

* Summer Gardening / Production Support– This role is a great way to get started with our work team. You’ll be asked to do a variety of tasks, and will have supervision throughout. Tasks will include work at customer gardens (installs and maintenance), as well as work in and around the greenhouse facility (planting, weeding, watering, moving materials, cleanup, etc). The more dependable you become the more variety of work you will get to take on, including working on the retail side of the business. The role occasionally requires lifting items up to 50 lbs. You will be on your feet the majority of the day, and the environment can be warm. During the busiest time of year (May) you will most likely need to work at least one weekend day per week. A typical work week might be 24 hours but could be as many as 40 hours if that is agreeable to both parties. Rates start at $13/hr.

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