Floral Designer Intern

About the Internship:

This internship gives high school students hands-on experience in floral design and shop operations. Interns will learn the art of arranging flowers, supporting customer service, and managing floral inventory while exploring creativity in a professional setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with creating floral arrangements, bouquets, and event designs.
Learn basic techniques in cutting, arranging, and caring for flowers and plants.
Help maintain the shop, including cleaning, organizing, and restocking supplies.
Support customer service by greeting clients, taking orders, and preparing pickups/deliveries.
Assist with event preparation such as weddings, banquets, or holidays.
Learn proper flower care, handling, and storage techniques.
Complete assignments, reflection journals, or internship workbook entries as required by the program

Learning Outcomes:

Introduction to floral design techniques and principles.
Understanding of flower and plant care.
Exposure to customer service and retail operations.
Insight into career pathways in floral design, horticulture, or event planning.
Development of creativity, time management, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in high school (11th - 12th grade).
Interest in design, art, horticulture, or customer service.
Creative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
Comfortable working on your feet and handling flowers and supplies.
Positive attitude and willingness to support a team.

Notice on Internship Opportunities

Please note that internship opportunities will vary by host site and county.

Not all career areas or placements will be available in every location.
Host sites may have different requirements, schedules, and responsibilities.
Opportunities depend on local partnerships, availability, and community resources.

Students are encouraged to remain flexible and open to a variety of learning experiences. Each internship is designed to provide valuable workplace skills, career exploration, and professional growth—regardless of the specific placement.

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.

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