Flower Farmer

part-Time / Seasonal

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We’re looking for a reliable, self-motivated, enthusiast person to join our farm team this summer to help cultivate, harvest and arrange flowers.

This role is ideal for a creative person who enjoys fast-paced, hands-on work in all kinds of weather. 

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Previous flower or vegetable farming experience is an asset, but not necessary if you can show that you are dexterous, observant and have a positive attitude!

 

The candidate must be able to start early to beat the heat (from June - August)

 

We grow a half acre of peonies and another ¼ acre of cut flowers for upick and wholesale. We are looking for help with maintaining perennial crops, planting and caring for annual crops, harvesting and bouquet making. Other tasks include washing buckets, pest and disease management, weeding and delivery. 

 

If the candidate is looking for full time employment, we can offer 20 Hrs of vegetable field work.

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What You’ll Do

• plant and weed flowers

• harvest flowers and make floral arrangements for our subscription program ​and farmstore

• Monitor plants for pests and disease 

• wash buckets for flowers

• if experienced, make higher end arrangements for orders and events

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Who You Are

• Reliable and punctual

• Comfortable with repetitive, physical tasks

• Able to lift and carry up to ~20lbs

• Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions closely

• A team player with a positive attitude

• somewhat athletic (able to move quickly and carry moderate amounts of weight. Able to work in moderate heat and cold)

• Creative

• Able to work quickly

• Farm or florist experience is an asset, but not required

• previous experience in landscaping, farming, treeplanting or something equivalent required. ​

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This job IS:

• Fast, physical, and detail-driven

• Largely independent—most days you’ll work on your own

• Outdoors in all weather (heat, rain, wind, cold mornings)

• About consistency, accuracy, and staying on schedule

• about meeting minimum numbers per hour

• a job that requires advanced hand-eye coordination 

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This job is NOT:

• A floral design or studio-based role

• Slow, meditative, or low-pressure work

• A good fit for someone who needs close supervision

• A “learning-at-your-own-pace” position

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Schedule & Season

• Season: Summer (approx. May–September)

• Hours: Part-time, typically 2–3 days per week

• Days: CSA packing days (usually mornings; exact days TBD)​

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Why Work With Us​

• Be part of a supportive, down-to-earth farm team

• Learn about seasonal flowers 

• Employee discounts on farm produce

• A lively, satisfying workday—you’ll see the results of your work immediately​

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Details

• Location: On-farm: 115 ch de la Beurrerie

• Pay: Competitive, based on experience, plus discount at farmstore and/or CSA basket

• Start date by May 1 (flexible). The role is ideally through to the end of September, with the possibility of extension.

• Hours: 14-40 depending on candidate

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If you enjoy working with your hands, take pride in doing things carefully, and like the idea of helping feed your community, we’d love to hear from you.

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To apply: Send a short note about yourself and your availability to info@rootsandshootsfarm.com