Floral assistant will report to 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. 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:​
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Floral Design
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Harvesting
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Bed preparation
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Irrigation
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Seeding
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Transplanting
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Weeding
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Job Requirements:
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Some experience in small scale flower farming and/or floral design is a plus but not a requirement
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A creative eye with attention to detail
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Able to do physical work and lift 50+ lbs consistently through the day
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Able to stand and/or walk during entire work day
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Able to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
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Able to work outdoors under varying weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, etc.)
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Able to work both independently and as part of a larger team
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Able to multitask
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Attention to detail
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Good communication skills
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Good customer service skills
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A valid driver’s license
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Positive Attitude
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Below is a list of what we’ll need from you in order to be considered for a position. Please be prepared to include the following when filling out your application:
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Fill out the online application.
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Your resume
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Video Interview (see below for instructions)
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Completed personality test (save the link to include in your application)
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. The video should only be a few minutes long. Since video files can be large, we recommend you uploading your video to google drive, vimeo, or youtube and sending us a link. Make sure to set the permissions to “Anyone on the internet with this link can view.”
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Video Interview Questions:
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Tell us a little bit of your story.
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What are you passionate about?
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What are your hobbies?
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What got you interested in agriculture?
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Why are you interested in working at Conundrum Farms?
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What are the main areas of our farm that you're most interested in and why?
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What strengths do you have that will help you in working at Conundrum Farms?
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What type of challenges would you foresee for yourself working at Conundrum Farms?