Love ‘n Fresh Flowers is hiring for the 2023 growing season. We have two part-time seasonal positions open that will work two days a week between April and November. Please see below for the detailed job descriptions. Please note that neither of these positions is involved with floral design. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2023.
If you’re a fit retiree or a stay-at-home parent, we’d love to hear from you!
Love ‘n Fresh Flowers, LLC is an equal opportunity employer who prioritizes employee well-being above profits. The five acre farm is located in Philadelphia and is dedicated entirely to the production of specialty cut flowers using regenerative farming practices. To learn more about the farm, visit www.lovenfreshflowers.com or find us on Instagram @lovenfreshflowers.
PART-TIME SEASONAL FLOWER FARMER
OBJECTIVE:
An energetic, hard-working and thoughtful human who aids in completing the necessary day-to-day tasks at our flower farm. Position is seasonal and part-time in nature, beginning in late April and ending in early November, weather dependent. Position is for 12 hours a week in total: eight hours on Tuesdays and four hours on Thursday mornings. Previous experience in a bustling, physical environment (such as a farm or busy restaurant) and an appreciation for repetitive tasks and being on your feet all day is very helpful. We look for people who are organized, personable, nurturing, enthusiastic about the work, enjoy creative problem solving, and have a sense of humor and positivity.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Harvesting a wide variety of crops efficiently and accurately
– Learning proper stage of harvest and post-harvest treatment of all crops
– Weeding planting beds quickly and efficiently
– Moving and spreading compost and wood chips
– Washing buckets with good cheer
– Push mowing aisles and string trimming and weeding to maintain deer fencing
– Spring planting and on-going succession planting throughout the season
– Assisting occasionally with delivery of weekly flower orders
– Understanding and performing safe and responsible use of tools and equipment
– Performing general operational duties such as cleaning the bathroom, trash removal, sweeping up, etc.
– Assisting with end-of-season farm clean up tasks such as removing crop residue, spreading mulch, etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
– Must be able and willing to lift 40+ lbs. regularly
– Must be able and willing to hustle and be on your feet all day
– Must be able and willing to work in all types of weather conditions, including high heat, humidity, and rain
– Must have a current driver’s license with a clean driving record
– Must possess effective and positive communication skills
– Must be goal-oriented and self-motivated in order to work independently on a regular basis
This position reports to the farm in Roxborough, Philadelphia (zip 19128). Compensation starts at $15/hr. with performance goals set to increase compensation quickly to $18+/hr. for the right employee along with year-end bonuses.
To Apply: Please send resume and 3 references to info@lovenfreshflowers.com. Please put “Flower Farmer Application” in the subject line.
Please note: This position is not in any way involved in floral design. This is a position dedicated entirely to the hard work of farming. Do not apply if you expect to be creating floral designs.
PART-TIME SEASONAL DELIVERY DRIVER
OBJECTIVE:
An energetic, hard-working and thoughtful human who handles flower deliveries for a well-established flower farm and a newly established farm collective. Position is seasonal and part-time in nature, beginning in late April and ending in late October, weather dependent. Position is for approximately 12 hours a week in total: eight hours on Wednesdays and four hours on Friday mornings. Previous experience in a bustling, physical environment and an appreciation being behind the wheel is very helpful. We look for people who are organized, personable, enthusiastic about the work, enjoy creative problem solving, and have a sense of humor and positivity.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Packing floral orders carefully into the delivery van
– Assisting with mapping out the most efficient delivery route
– Driving carefully and safely to customers
– Accurately delivering the right orders to the right customers
– Unloading orders from the van at customer’s location
– Cheerfully interacting with customers (who are always happy to see flowers!)
– Cleaning the delivery van interior at the end of each shift and returning it on time to UHaul
– Filing delivery confirmation slips and/or photo confirmations at the end of each run
– Helping at the distribution hub with critical timely tasks if needed to ensure customer satisfaction
REQUIREMENTS:
– Must be comfortable driving a UHaul cargo van or have your own personal vehicle suitable for deliveries
– Must be able and willing to lift 40 lbs. regularly
– Must have a current driver’s license with a clean driving record
– Must possess effective and positive communication skills
– Must be goal-oriented and self-motivated in order to work independently on a regular basis
This position reports to the farm in Roxborough, Philadelphia (zip 19128). Compensation starts at $15/hr. with performance goals set to increase compensation quickly to $17/hr. for the right employee. If providing your own delivery vehicle, reimbursement for mileage will be in addition to the hourly wage. We are also open to an independent contractor arrangement.
To Apply: Please send resume and 3 references to info@lovenfreshflowers.com. Please put “Delivery Driver Application” in the subject line.
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