Overland Park Garden Center

Grower Assistant Location: Production Farm Reports to: Head Grower, and Assistant Head Grower, Growers Works with: Grower Assistants Leads: Team Members The Grower Assistant is held within the Grower Department. This role assists the Head Grower, Assistant Head Grower, Grower, and IPM Supervisor to maintain Family Tree Nursery's high product quality, mission, core values and expectations. This is a non-Management role, and it is expected to work shoulder to shoulder with the team to assist core processes and results. Instead of managing people, your main responsibility is to maintain the health of our crops. Although plant health is your focus, you are expected to communicate that standard of excellence to staff, even if they fall outside of your department. Employees within the Grower Department understand plant health more than anyone on our team, and they share that knowledge with the group. Any process involving the Team Member within this department should be supported or led by the Growing Team. There will be times when you are asked to lead 2 or 3 Team Members to get a task done. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your leadership voice. The success of the entire company, not just your department, should be your goal. The following job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without prior notice. Required Qualifications: 1-2+ years of professional experience in: Horticulture, greenhouse production, green industry sales, garden center management, or other plant-based industry. A degree in Horticultural studies would also qualify. Demonstrate strong knowledge of annual, perennial, tropical plant material. Understand and direct irrigation and fertility techniques. Operate a pallet jack, forklift, skid steer, cart tug or other equipment and vehicles with a clean driving record. Essential Functions: Mix, load, and handle restricted use chemicals. Roll and unroll hoses from irrigation and application equipment. Work in a variety of weather conditions including hot, cold, wet or dry, and direct sun exposure. Temperatures vary 10 to 20 degrees above or below ambient temperature. This position routinely requires employees to individually lift, carry, and maneuver heavy or awkward items that may exceed 50 pounds. Employees must use proper lifting techniques, follow all training and safety procedures, and exercise sound judgment when determining whether a load can be handled safely. When an item is too heavy, bulky, or unstable to lift alone, employees are expected to request assistance or use available mechanical aids to prevent injury. Work on a variety of surfaces including gravel, concrete, mud, dirt, or others. Be available to work weekends, evenings, early mornings and holidays. Be available to work 6 (six) days per week March, April, May, through mid-June depending upon business, 5 days a week for the remaining months. Able to stand and walk on your feet for multiple hours at a time with breaks as required by law. Operate effectively in a high paced setting involving various individuals and teams. Strong technology acumen, with Microsoft products and/or other digital products. Be willing to work in other areas of the business such as operations, receiving and production. Key Expectations: Leadership - Support Head Growers and Section Growers to achieve common goals. Management - Manage processes and tasks involving growing to support department performance. Accountability - Take ownership of area, effectively executing and directing through clear communication. Additional Expectations: Act as a secondary crop irrigator that assists in irrigation decisions. This includes selecting, mixing and applying proper fertility. Keep injectors and chemical areas clean and organized. Make a minimum of 3 crop checks per day. Assist in daily record keeping, which may include- primary irrigations, ppm and fertilizer used, chemical applications, water alkalinity, soil pH and/or E.C., crop pictures. Assist in greenhouse opening and closing procedures. Maintain a clean greenhouse and growing space by removing trash, dust, debris and weeds. Assist in scouting for pests and diseases. Demonstrate the ability to maintain a positive attitude despite stressful situations. Multitask in a fast-paced environment and tackle high pressure situations with clear focus. Be available to Head Grower/Assistant Head Grower/Grower and peers to ensure proper execution of tasks. Collaborate with Head Grower/Assistant Head Grower/Grower upon completion of tasks. This may include another department leader if asked to help cover in other departments. Prioritize responsibilities with Head Grower to reach high efficiency while maintaining quality that meets regulatory guidelines. Be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Be flexible regarding scheduling and working hours as they will fluctuate dependent on the timing of applications and seasonality in relation to temperature and pest pressure. Be willing to work early mornings and late shifts. Adapt to new technologies. PI3b3f0cbf5-

FAMILY TREE NURSERY JOB DESCRIPTION Lead Senior Accountant Employment Type: Full Time, Exempt Location: Overland Park, KS - in person Department: Corporate Who We Are Family Tree Nursery started in 1964 when the Nelson family decided to take a chance on a small, bankrupt garden center in Overland Park. Six decades later, Family Tree Nursery is one of the top garden centers in the nation - three retail locations, two growing facilities, and a team of passionate horticulturalists who take great pride in what they grow and sell. We are still family-owned and locally operated. We grow a significant portion of what we sell right here in Kansas City. We know our guests by name. And we believe that connecting people to plants, to beauty, and to one another is work worth doing well. Our corporate team in the middle of a meaningful transformation - modernizing our operations, building our team, and putting the structure in place that will carry this business confidently into its next 60 years. This role is critical to that work. The Role The Lead Senior Accountant is responsible for strengthening the financial foundation of Family Tree Nursery - building structure, improving processes, and bringing clarity and accountability to how work gets done across the accounting function. This is not a maintenance role. This is a building role. You will step into a business that has grown quickly, where systems and processes have not always kept pace. You'll bring order where it's needed, without disrupting what makes this place special. You'll oversee core accounting functions including payables, receivables, and financial reporting, while managing and developing a small team. This role sits at the center of the business - partnering with corporate leadership, retail stores, and farm operations to ensure financial processes are accurate, timely, and aligned. You'll be hands-on early, learning the business from the ground up, while gradually building a more scalable, consistent accounting function. Family Tree Nursery is a seasonal, retail-driven business. The rhythm of the work changes throughout the year. The busy season is intense. The off-season is when we build. This role requires someone who understands that balance and shows up accordingly. You'll THRIVE in This Role if You've walked into a messy process before and didn't flinch. You mapped it, fixed it, and left it better than you found it.You know the difference between structure that helps and structure that suffocates, and you build the kind that people actually follow.You can zoom out and see the big picture, but you're just as comfortable rolling up your sleeves and fixing what's right in front of you.You've worked in a business where operations and finance didn't always speak the same language - and you became the bridge.You value relationships. You're patient, conversational, and approachable, but you can also set clear expectations and follow through.Every time you walk into Family Tree Nursery, you feel something. You recognize that this is more than a retail business, and you want to help build what it becomes next. What You'll OWN Accounting Operations & Process Development Own and oversee day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activityBuild, document, and implement scalable accounting processes that improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across the businessCreate true process ownership across the team - moving from task-based execution to clear accountability for outcomesIdentify gaps, inefficiencies, and areas of risk - and take initiative to address them with practical, sustainable solutionsTake the time to understand why current processes exist before changing them - preserving what works while improving what doesn'tSupport month-end and year-end close processes, working toward amore structured and timely close cadenceEnsure financial data integrity across systems including QuickBooks, POS, and internal reporting toolsProvide backup support for payroll processing, ensuring continuity and accuracy; prior payroll experience is a plus Team Leadership & Development Manage and develop a small team of direct reports, providing clear expectations, accountability, and supportCreate structure within the team - defining roles, responsibilities, and workflows that allow each person to do their best workLean into team dynamics - coaching through resistance where needed and building on strengths already in placeFoster a culture of ownership, follow-through, and continuous improvement Corporate & Operational Leadership Support retail operations by building and reinforcing financial and operational processes that enable stores to run effectivelyDoes this statement seem moreaccurate? Partner across corporate office, retail stores, and farm teams to improve communication, financial visibility, and execution of company initiativesPartner with leadership to help drive forward organizational structure and operational improvements Introduce structure without disrupting the culture - balancing accountability with the relational, people-first nature of the business What You Bring 5+ years of accounting experience, with exposure to operational or retail environments strongly preferredExperience building or improving accounting processes in a growing or changing businessPrior experience managing or mentoring team membersStrong working knowledge of accounting systems (QuickBooks preferred), Excel, and financial reportingComfort operating in environments that are not fully built - able to create structure where it doesn't yet existStrong communication skills - able to work with diverse teams and all levels of the organization.A grounded, practical approach - able to balance getting things done with getting them done rightExperience processing payroll is a plus Additional Information Job descriptions are written for the ideal - and the ideal candidate rarely exists on paper, exactly as described. If this role sounds like you, but you don't check every box, apply anyway. We care far more about how you think, what you've built, and whether you genuinely enjoy this kind of work than we do about your resume hitting every line item. This is a salaried, exempt role. We measure success by the strength of our processes, the clarity of our financials, and the effectiveness of our team. Our business is highly seasonal, and expectations flex with the rhythm of the year. PI8fc3667cc08c-7910

Category manager, GARDEN LIFESTYLE Employment Type : Full Time, Exempt Location : Kansas City, KS - In Person Travel : Regular travel to retail locations, product markets, and trade events Who We Are Family Tree Nursery started in 1964 when the Nelson family decided to take a chance on a small, bankrupt garden center in Overland Park. Six decades later, Family Tree Nursery is one of the top garden centers in the nation - three retail locations, two growing facilities, and a team of passionate horticulturalists who take great pride in what they grow and sell. We are still family-owned and locally operated. We grow a significant portion of what we sell right here in Kansas City. We know our guests by name. And we believe that connecting people to plants, to beauty, and to one another is work worth doing well. We are also in the middle of a meaningful transformation - modernizing our operations, building our team, and putting the structure in place that will carry this business confidently into its next 60 years. This role is critical to that work. The Role The Category Manager, Garden Lifestyle is responsible for the product strategy, vendor relationships, seasonal buying plan, merchandising standards, and sell-through performance of Family Tree Nursery's Home Décor, Pottery, traditional Garden Center, and Christmas categories across all retail locations. This role decides what products will be carried within those categories - from which vendors, at which price point, and in what quantities. This role requires detail-oriented, data-driven, and creative work. You'll spend the majority of your time setting our locations up for success - analyzing inventory and sales data, managing vendors, and placing orders. You'll be planning and communicating the product's lifecycle from arrival through replenishment and exit. You'll attend markets, visit showrooms, and build partnerships that give Family Tree Nursery access to products that are distinctive, effective, on-trend, and worthy of the brand we've built. Family Tree Nursery is a top garden center in the United States. The quality and curation of our Garden Lifestyle experience is a meaningful part of what makes our stores a destination - not just a place to buy plants. This role is responsible for protecting and advancing that standard. You'll THRIVE in This role if You've walked into a boutique, done a full lap, and come out knowing exactly what they're buying well, what they're missing, and what they're over-indexed on. You take it personally when something doesn't sell. You've pulled a product, repositioned a display, renegotiated a reorder, and proven yourself right the second time around. The sell-through report isn't a formality to you. It's the scoreboard - and you check it. You've built a relationship with a vendor, a rep, or a maker whose work you believed in before anyone else did - and when their stuff started showing up everywhere, you weren't surprised. You were already onto the next thing. Every time you walk into Family Tree Nursery, you feel something. You recognize the connection to place, to beauty, to a business that has meant something to this community for 60 years - and you don't just want to shop here. You want to help build what it becomes next. What You'll Own Category Strategy, Analysis & Buying Develop and execute a category buying strategy across five planning cycles - Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, and Christmas - managing the full arc from early commitment through post-season exit strategy Build and manage a tiered assortment strategy with differentiated vendors, price points, and product mix by store location - informed by market trends, guest insights, and qualitative employee inputs Apply the company's pricing framework, margin targets, and open-to-buy budgets to make confident buying decisions Track and report on category performance across all retail locations - sell-through rates, gross margin, inventory turn, weeks of supply, and seasonal trend analysis - presenting to Manager Title on a defined cadence Monitor inventory health across all locations - identifying imbalances, underperforming products, and end-of-season exposure early, and making proactive recommendations on markdowns, inter-store transfers, or discontinuation to protect margin and keep product moving Vendor Management Collaborate with cross-functional team members when sourcing and evaluating new partners and emerging categories, taking calculated risks when warranted Own vendor relations end-to-end including terms, performance, negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, quality standards, and issue resolution Represent Family Tree Nursery at gift markets, trade shows, and showroom appointments - researching trends, visiting vendors, and staying ahead of what guests will want next season. Maintain accurate vendor records and communicate all sourcing decisions through the centralized procurement process Visual Merchandising & Store Partnership Travel to all retail locations on a regular cadence to review category performance, assess product presentation, and partner with Garden Center Department Managers on execution - providing honest, constructive feedback, coordinating on inventory imbalances and inter-store transfers, and escalating persistent gaps to the Location Manager Lead seasonal planning meetings with cross-functional team members to align on product strategy, promotional priorities, and what's coming next - including product arrival timing, display direction, and tiered assortment by location Develop and distribute a seasonal merchandising brief for each planning cycle - including themes, inspiration photos, A/B/C spot product recommendations by location tier, and the product knowledge and vendor stories store leadership needs to educate and equip their teams. Specific enough that execution is consistent, flexible enough that each store still feels alive and curated Document and archive what works across all locations - building a company-wide Garden Lifestyle merchandising standard that can be referenced, repeated, and improved over time Collaborate with Marketing on signage, promotional materials, and any guest-facing communication as needed What You Bring 3-5 years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, home decor, garden center, interior design, gift market sourcing, or a closely adjacent field A demonstrated point of view on home décor, gifts, and seasonal trends with the ability to articulate why a product belongs in a Family Tree Nursery store Proven experience creating and executing merchandising plans, managing vendor relationships, and analyzing retail performance metrics to inform buying decisions Hands-on experience with purchase order creation and vendor management - a demonstrated understanding of the full commercial cycle from product selection through sell-through Comfort with retail performance metrics - able to read a sell-through report, calculate open-to-buy, and use data to make confident buying decisions Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as point-of-sale systems and retail inventory management tools Strong communication skills across a range of audiences - vendor reps, retail teams, and senior leadership A valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly to all locations, trade shows, and showroom appointments by vehicle or air travel Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during store visits and trade shows; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Job descriptions are written for the ideal - and the ideal candidate rarely exists on paper, exactly as described. If this role sounds like you, but you don't check every box, apply anyway. We care far more about how you think, what you've built, and whether you genuinely love this kind of work than we do about your resume hitting every line item This is a salaried, exempt role. We measure success by category performance, vendor relationships, and whether the stores have what they need when they need it. Our business is highly seasonal. Spring and Christmas buying cycles are demanding, and the expectation is that you bring the same intensity to your schedule that the season demands. Family Tree Nursery is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the values we hold. PIe9ed3-5242

Category manager, GARDEN LIFESTYLE Employment Type : Full Time, Exempt Location : Kansas City, KS - In Person Travel : Regular travel to retail locations, product markets, and trade events Who We Are Family Tree Nursery started in 1964 when the Nelson family decided to take a chance on a small, bankrupt garden center in Overland Park. Six decades later, Family Tree Nursery is one of the top garden centers in the nation - three retail locations, two growing facilities, and a team of passionate horticulturalists who take great pride in what they grow and sell. We are still family-owned and locally operated. We grow a significant portion of what we sell right here in Kansas City. We know our guests by name. And we believe that connecting people to plants, to beauty, and to one another is work worth doing well. We are also in the middle of a meaningful transformation - modernizing our operations, building our team, and putting the structure in place that will carry this business confidently into its next 60 years. This role is critical to that work. The Role The Category Manager, Garden Lifestyle is responsible for the product strategy, vendor relationships, seasonal buying plan, merchandising standards, and sell-through performance of Family Tree Nursery's Home Décor, Pottery, traditional Garden Center, and Christmas categories across all retail locations. This role decides what products will be carried within those categories - from which vendors, at which price point, and in what quantities. This role requires detail-oriented, data-driven, and creative work. You'll spend the majority of your time setting our locations up for success - analyzing inventory and sales data, managing vendors, and placing orders. You'll be planning and communicating the product's lifecycle from arrival through replenishment and exit. You'll attend markets, visit showrooms, and build partnerships that give Family Tree Nursery access to products that are distinctive, effective, on-trend, and worthy of the brand we've built. Family Tree Nursery is a top garden center in the United States. The quality and curation of our Garden Lifestyle experience is a meaningful part of what makes our stores a destination - not just a place to buy plants. This role is responsible for protecting and advancing that standard. You'll THRIVE in This role if You've walked into a boutique, done a full lap, and come out knowing exactly what they're buying well, what they're missing, and what they're over-indexed on. You take it personally when something doesn't sell. You've pulled a product, repositioned a display, renegotiated a reorder, and proven yourself right the second time around. The sell-through report isn't a formality to you. It's the scoreboard - and you check it. You've built a relationship with a vendor, a rep, or a maker whose work you believed in before anyone else did - and when their stuff started showing up everywhere, you weren't surprised. You were already onto the next thing. Every time you walk into Family Tree Nursery, you feel something. You recognize the connection to place, to beauty, to a business that has meant something to this community for 60 years - and you don't just want to shop here. You want to help build what it becomes next. What You'll Own Category Strategy, Analysis & Buying Develop and execute a category buying strategy across five planning cycles - Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, and Christmas - managing the full arc from early commitment through post-season exit strategy Build and manage a tiered assortment strategy with differentiated vendors, price points, and product mix by store location - informed by market trends, guest insights, and qualitative employee inputs Apply the company's pricing framework, margin targets, and open-to-buy budgets to make confident buying decisions Track and report on category performance across all retail locations - sell-through rates, gross margin, inventory turn, weeks of supply, and seasonal trend analysis - presenting to Manager Title on a defined cadence Monitor inventory health across all locations - identifying imbalances, underperforming products, and end-of-season exposure early, and making proactive recommendations on markdowns, inter-store transfers, or discontinuation to protect margin and keep product moving Vendor Management Collaborate with cross-functional team members when sourcing and evaluating new partners and emerging categories, taking calculated risks when warranted Own vendor relations end-to-end including terms, performance, negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, quality standards, and issue resolution Represent Family Tree Nursery at gift markets, trade shows, and showroom appointments - researching trends, visiting vendors, and staying ahead of what guests will want next season. Maintain accurate vendor records and communicate all sourcing decisions through the centralized procurement process Visual Merchandising & Store Partnership Travel to all retail locations on a regular cadence to review category performance, assess product presentation, and partner with Garden Center Department Managers on execution - providing honest, constructive feedback, coordinating on inventory imbalances and inter-store transfers, and escalating persistent gaps to the Location Manager Lead seasonal planning meetings with cross-functional team members to align on product strategy, promotional priorities, and what's coming next - including product arrival timing, display direction, and tiered assortment by location Develop and distribute a seasonal merchandising brief for each planning cycle - including themes, inspiration photos, A/B/C spot product recommendations by location tier, and the product knowledge and vendor stories store leadership needs to educate and equip their teams. Specific enough that execution is consistent, flexible enough that each store still feels alive and curated Document and archive what works across all locations - building a company-wide Garden Lifestyle merchandising standard that can be referenced, repeated, and improved over time Collaborate with Marketing on signage, promotional materials, and any guest-facing communication as needed What You Bring 3-5 years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, home decor, garden center, interior design, gift market sourcing, or a closely adjacent field A demonstrated point of view on home décor, gifts, and seasonal trends with the ability to articulate why a product belongs in a Family Tree Nursery store Proven experience creating and executing merchandising plans, managing vendor relationships, and analyzing retail performance metrics to inform buying decisions Hands-on experience with purchase order creation and vendor management - a demonstrated understanding of the full commercial cycle from product selection through sell-through Comfort with retail performance metrics - able to read a sell-through report, calculate open-to-buy, and use data to make confident buying decisions Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as point-of-sale systems and retail inventory management tools Strong communication skills across a range of audiences - vendor reps, retail teams, and senior leadership A valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly to all locations, trade shows, and showroom appointments by vehicle or air travel Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during store visits and trade shows; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Job descriptions are written for the ideal - and the ideal candidate rarely exists on paper, exactly as described. If this role sounds like you, but you don't check every box, apply anyway. We care far more about how you think, what you've built, and whether you genuinely love this kind of work than we do about your resume hitting every line item This is a salaried, exempt role. We measure success by category performance, vendor relationships, and whether the stores have what they need when they need it. Our business is highly seasonal. Spring and Christmas buying cycles are demanding, and the expectation is that you bring the same intensity to your schedule that the season demands. Family Tree Nursery is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the values we hold. PIdd08c521ee6b-5243