Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Hourly

About Cross Creek

Cross Creek Nursery & Landscaping is a locally owned, family-run business rooted in our community. We take pride in being a hands-on garden center where people work closely with plants every day and take real pride in what they grow, sell, and care for.

This is not a typical office jobits an outdoor, garden-focused environment where youll work as both a leader and a gardener, helping shape beautiful plant material, displays, and customer experiences. Our team is tight-knit, supportive, and built around shared hard work, respect, and a love for plants.

Position Overview

The Assistant Nursery Manager plays a key leadership role in the daily operations of our garden center and nursery. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with plants and customers in an outdoor setting while also stepping into a leadership role.

You will work alongside the Assistant Nursery Manager to oversee staff, guide department leads, and ensure the nursery is well-maintained, well-merchandised, and running efficiently.This is a hands-on role that blendsgardening, plant care, retail operations, and team leadership.

What Youll Do

• Lead and support a close-knit team in a hands-on garden center environment
• Work directly with plants daily while helping oversee nursery operations
• Delegate tasks and ensure high standards of plant care, presentation, and quality
• Support and develop team members alongside department managers
• Help set and achieve sales goals through strong merchandising and plant displays
• Maintain beautiful, organized, and seasonal plant layouts across the nursery
• Assist with training staff on plant knowledge, customer service, and care standards
• Oversee tagging, signage, and seasonal transitions to keep the nursery retail-ready
• Participate in inventory management and bi-annual counts
• Ensure smooth daily operations across all nursery areas

What Were Looking For

• Experience in horticulture, gardening, landscaping, or plant care strongly preferred
• Leadership or management experience in a retail, nursery, or outdoor environment
• Comfortable working outdoors daily in all weather conditions
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Passion for plants and hands-on gardening work
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stay active throughout the day
• Profiecient in Spanish, preferd but not required.
• Weekend and holidays availability required

Why Join Cross Creek

• Be part of a family-owned, community-rooted business
• Work in a beautiful outdoor garden center environment every day
• Hands-on role working directly with plants and living material
• Join a tight-knit, supportive team culture where everyone contributes
• Opportunity to grow leadership skills in a real nursery management role
• Be part of shaping seasonal displays, plant quality, and customer experience
• Paid Holidays & PTO, Health/Dental, 401(k) match and Employee discounts
• Quarterly team events and a fun, positive workplace

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