Flower Crew Member

Front Porch Farm • Healdsburg, CA

9d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the flower crew you will join a team of experienced farmers to plant, care for and harvest 6 acres of cut flowers. Harvest is the operative word, as we spend 4 out of 5 mornings harvesting, fitting field work into the fifth day and a couple of our afternoons. At the height of the season the days are long and tasks can be strenuous, so we aim to build a team with a strong work ethic that supports each other in maintaining a positive & healthy working environment. This is a seasonal, hourly position with a 5 day work week. The schedule for this role could be any of the following: Monday – Friday on the farm (Saturdays + Sundays off) Tues – Friday on the farm, Saturday (Farmer's Market staff / U-Pick staff). (Sundays + Mondays off) Sunday (Farmer's Market), Monday – Thursday on the farm. (Fridays + Saturdays off) 8 hrs per work day, but may vary depending on the time of year. Work is available from April through October. Compensation is $19-$20/hour, commensurate with experience. Housing on the farm may be available if needed for this position (no dogs allowed).

Requirements

• Excellent work ethic— prompt, communicative, takes initiative.
• Works well independently and in a team setting.
• Innate attention to detail.
• Able to take direction, ask for help and accept constructive feedback.
• Able to safely lift 50 lbs.
• Able to perform repetitive work in inclement weather, including heat up to 95˚F.
• Able to work in a well-fitting respirator in smoky conditions up to 250 PM AQI, for four hour increments, in the case of wildfires.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 1-2 seasons experience working on a production farm or at a florist's shop.
• Ability to speak conversational Spanish a plus.
• Seeking a team player who is generally easy-going by nature and motivated by a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Harvest flowers efficiently and consistently for a variety of markets.
• Post-harvest handling: process and prep flowers for wholesale and retail outlets.
• Fieldwork: planting, weeding, pinching, staking, netting, mulching, pruning, and more.
• Greenhouse work: sowing, thinning, potting up.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed