HQF - Temple Celebration, Events - Floral Designer 1

About the job

The purpose of this position is to prepare for the Temple Celebration 2027.  Floral Services exists to provide quality and timely service in facilitating inconspicuous design support in a dignified and wholesome manner for all components of indoor floral, some plant care needs, and event staging design enhancements for Church Headquarters Facilities. Designers are expected to produce high-quality designs, meet deadlines, and operate within approved budget parameters.

Shift Information –

• Schedule & Shift Information

• This is a full-time, time-bound position supporting the Temple Celebration event.

• Monday-Friday - 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Compensation: $22.00-$23.00 an hour depending on experience and education.

Benefits This position is eligible for benefits and include company retirement contributions (401k), health insurance (low premiums with good coverage), on-site wellness benefits (gym, employee health clinic, health rewards program), flexible spending accounts, discounted transportation benefits, many employee discounts, sick time, disability benefits, and paid vacation time.

Please note: This is a time-bound opportunity, with the assignment anticipated to run from January through December 2027.

Responsibilities

•    Create high-quality floral designs ranging from traditional arrangements to large-scale installations while utilizing industry best practices in design preparation and execution. •    Stay current on floral design trends, techniques, and industry developments through ongoing research and approved educational opportunities. •    Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and efficient workspace while assisting with the organization, maintenance, and management of fresh floral, permanent botanicals, hard goods, consumables, and seasonal décor inventory. •    Communicate and collaborate effectively with clients and stakeholders to ensure projects meet quality standards, budget requirements, and client expectations. •    Manage purchasing activities, including product sourcing, cost estimating, inventory procurement, and budget adherence for floral supplies, hard goods, permanent botanicals inventory, and seasonal décor. •    Maintain accurate purchasing records, expense documentation, and financial coding in accordance with department procedures. •    Support departmental operations, special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

•    2 years of floral design experience with demonstrated proficiency in a variety of design styles and techniques. •    Thorough knowledge of floral design principles, proper care and handling of flowers and plants, and industry best practices for preparing materials and containers. •    Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders. •    Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain quality standards, and work within budget constraints in a fast-paced environment. •    Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision while maintaining a positive, team-oriented attitude. •    Ability to obtain and maintain all required safety, equipment, and operational certifications and training. •    Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, working from ladders and lifts, and safely operating floral design tools and equipment. •    Valid driver's license required.

Preferred

•    Degree in Floral Design or a related field, CFD certification, and/or AIFD membership

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 378885
• Job Category: AO - Administration/Operations
• Posting Date: 2026-11-03
• Apply Before: 2026-11-10
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 50 E North Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT, 84150, US
• Worthiness Qualification: Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
• Posting Notice/More Info: Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.