Join our team!
At Swansons Nursery, we believe that great work starts with care—for our customers, our plants, and each other. We’re a locally owned, community-focused nursery where people work hard, show up with kindness, and take pride in being helpful every day.
We’re looking for people who enjoy physical work, don’t mind getting a little dirty, and find satisfaction in helping others succeed. If you’re energetic, love helping people, and enjoy working as part of a team, you may be a great fit. Previous retail experience or plant knowledge is helpful but not required—we’re happy to train people who are eager to learn and contribute.
Swansons Nursery is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination and to an inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are a drug-free workplace.
Scroll down to see current job openings and benefits information, and to apply online.
Current Job Openings:
Carry-Out Team
Full-time, seasonal position, approximately through June
Weekday and weekend availability required
Join Swansons Nursery as a Carry-Out Team Member. Your responsibilities will include assisting customers with retrieving will-call orders, loading purchases, and keeping our store clean and organized. This role is perfect for friendly, professional team players who enjoy working outdoors and providing excellent customer service. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about our plants and products and enhance our customer experience!
The Benefits of Working at Swansons
Swansons employees enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer competitive wages and benefits as well as the unique opportunity to work in a beautiful, plant-filled environment.
Benefits for all employees
Join a caring community of plant enthusiasts
Learn about plants and gardening
Employee discount of 40% off all plants and products, and a 20% discount at Swansons Café
Double-time for 3 “working” holidays (if scheduled and worked)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off (accrual of 1 hour per 40 hours worked), eligible for use after 3 months of employment
401K with a 3% employer match after 6 months of work (if over 21 years of age)
Added benefits for full-time, non-seasonal employees averaging 29 hours or more per week
Paid time off accrual increases after 1-, 5-, and 10-year anniversaries
3 annual paid holidays after 1 year of employment
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage after 2 months of full-time employment (Swansons pays 75% of insurance premiums)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Educational assistance after 1 year of employment*
Jury duty pay after 1 year of employment (up to 40 hours during a calendar year)
* For specific details, please inquire.
How to Apply for a job at swansons
Please click below to fill out our employment application. We will contact you if we think you are a good fit for Swansons! If there are no current open positions, submissions will be filed and reviewed when we need additional staff.
You may also download an employment application or pick one up from any cashier. You may drop off your completed application in person, email us, or send it by mail. No phone calls, please.
email: garden@swansonsnursery.com
Subject: Employment Application
Mailing address:
Swansons Nursery
9701 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117
Attention: General Manager