Floral Designer & Event Coordinator Intern (Paid)

Description: Are you someone who has a passion for creating unforgettable moments? Wondry, a startup company in the West Valley that specializes in flowers, events, and adventures, is looking for creative, talented, and passionate interns who are eager to make the world more beautiful and creative. This isn't your typical 9-5 internship, and our ideal candidates are passionate about flowers, plants, and events. We're all about exploring new ideas, pushing boundaries, and having fun while we do it.

As a Florist & Event Coordinator Intern you will work closely with our Founder and Co-Owners to support the mission of Wondry. This internship will provide you with hands-on experience and skills, as well as exposure to both strategic and execution aspects of the event, floral, and tourist industry. You will gain broad experience in creative design, strategic planning, event execution, marketing, and client relations & cultivation. This position will prepare you to enter any fast-paced work environment, but we hope to transition exceptional interns into full-time paid team members of Wondry.

Qualifications and Desired Skills:

• Desire/interest to work in the event planning/florist/tourist industry
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed for events
• Reliable transportation for onsite work in Avondale, AZ
• Ability to multitask and execute various projects by their deadlines
• Organizational and project management skills
• Enthusiastic about the idea of being a part of a start-up

Preferred Experience:

• 1 year of experience working IN a flower shop (preferred)
• 1 year of restaurant experience (preferred)
• Exceptional creativity and an eye for detail
• Prior experience working in customer service, retail, hospitality, or administrative role
• Wedding floral design experience/expertise

As a Florist and Event Coordinator Intern, you will:

• Work alongside out talented designer(s) to create unique and beautiful floral designs that will wow our clients
• Communicate and build relationships with clients through emails, phone calls, and in-person events
• Collaborate with clients to understand their vision and preferences, providing expert guidance and recommendations
• Assist in the planning and execution of innovation and exquisite floral designs for weddings, special events, and corporate functions
• Prepare and send out price quotes, invoices, and purchase orders as needed
• Participate in the preparation and maintenance of floral products, including cleaning, conditioning, and arranging flowers and foliage
• Assist with the organization and cleaning of our floral studio
• Manage floral inventory, ensuring the availability of flowers and materials
• Maintain the quality of flowers through regular cleaning, prepping, and arranging. Assist with the organization and cleaning of our floral studio
• Conduct quality checks on incoming flower shipments, reconcile damaged product logs and communicate with wholesalers to address issues
• Deliver floral arrangements to customers
• Support projects & tasks related to Wondry’s growth such as future venue research, promoting brand awareness, and community outreach partnerships, etc.
• Capture content for marketing purposes
• Assist in posting on our social media accounts and engaging with our online community
• Provide feedback and ideas on special projects/campaigns.
• Work collaboratively with the Wondry team to consistently improve client relationships, products, and services

Schedule:

This is a part-time position with flexible hours, approximately 20-25 hours per week. Additional hours may be available to help with events and staffing our mobile flower bar. The schedule may include weekdays, weekends and holidays during peak seasons.

If you're ready to bring your creativity and passion to Wondry to help us grow, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience & why you are the ideal candidate to info@wondryaz.com.

About Us:

Wonder has always been accessible, but we help make it affordable. Wondry was born in 2020 with a vision to create unforgettable moments of wonder through our three areas of focus; flowers, events, and adventures. Talented and passionate individuals lead each branch of our company with a determination to bring our client’s vision of wonder to life. We are looking for talented, passionate individuals to help us soar to new heights and make Wondry an unforgettable company.

Job Type: Internship

Pay: $500.00 - $1,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Flower Shop: 1 year (Preferred)
• Event planning: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person