Floral Assistant/Grower - Position Filled
Job Description:
Floral assistant will report to the floral manager and the farm manager. The floral assistant will be responsible for the growing and the maintenance of the flower field as well as creating the market bouquets and arrangements weekly. This is a full-time position, 5 days per week (40-45 hours). Weekday hours are 7:30am-4:30pm and Saturday hours are 6:00am-2:00pm (start times and hours can vary with the season). We work 5 days a week on a split schedule, typically Monday to Friday or Tuesday through Saturday. Due to the unique obligations of farm life, you may be occasionally asked work additional days/hours. This is a year-round position. Competitive pay based on experience.
Responsibilities include:
Floral Design
Harvesting
Bed preparation
Irrigation
Seeding
Transplanting
Weeding
Job Requirements:
Some experience in small scale flower farming and/or floral design is a plus but not a requirement
A creative eye with attention to detail
Able to do physical work and lift 50+ lbs consistently through the day
Able to stand and/or walk during entire work day
Able to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
Able to work outdoors under varying weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, etc.)
Able to work both independently and as part of a larger team
Able to multitask
Attention to detail
Good communication skills
Good customer service skills
A valid driver’s license
Positive Attitude
No drama
How To Apply
Below is a list of things we’ll need in order for you to be considered for a position. Please email the below items to hello@steadfast-farm.com
Our application filled out
Your resume
Video Interview (see below for instructions)
Completed personality test (email us the results)
Video interview Instructions:
This is just an informal way for us to get to know you a little better. We're not asking for anything fancy, just record yourself answering the questions below with a phone or computer and then email over the video. The video should only be a few minutes long. Since video files can be large, we recommend you uploading your video to something like google drive and sending us a link. Make sure to set the permissions to “Anyone with this link can view”.
Video Interview Questions:
Tell us a little bit of your story.
What are you passionate about?
What are your hobbies?
What got you interested in agriculture?
Why are you interested in working at Steadfast Farm?
What interests you about working as a floral assistant at Steadfast Farm?
What strengths do you have that will help you in working as a floral assistant at Steadfast Farm?
What type of challenges would you foresee for yourself working as a floral assistant at Steadfast Farm?