What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flower Farm Field and Greenhouse Assistant position at Weatherlow Farms?
Flower Farm Field and Greenhouse Assistant
Weatherlow Farms, Westport MA
Starting at $17/hr
Low Season (April November): 20 hrs/week, 3 days/week, Tuesday-Thursday
High Season (May through October): 40 hrs/week, 5 days/week, Monday-Friday
The responsibility of this role on our flower team will be to assist the Field and Greenhouse Manager in all aspects of growing 300 varieties of cut flowers using no-till intensive growth methods, which includes:
- Bed preparation, including removal of spent crops, broadforking, spreading compost and amendments and mulch, etc.
- Transplanting seedlings and plants
- Annual plant care, including weeding, pinching, trellising
- Perennial plant care, including weeding, dividing, mulching
- Weekly assessment of high tunnels and field, scout for disease and insect pressure, monitor crop health, and associated spreadsheets/recordkeeping
Additional tasks if time/interest allows:
- Irrigation and foliar feeding scheduling, set up, running, and maintenance
- Perennial propagation and seed saving
Candidate must be:
- Excited to commit to a full growing season as a vital member of our small team, and passionately Interested in the wild and beautiful world of specialty cut flowers
- Able to work outside, with early mornings and long days, in extremely variable New England weather conditions while maintaining a sense of humor
- Able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
- In possession of a viable (and clean) drivers license, and a mode of transport to and from work
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Westport, MA 02790: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17