Field Crew, Cross Street Flower Farm

Join the Cross Street Flower Farm Team

Field Crew

Job Description:

Field Crew members are involved in multiple aspects of the farm from seed sowing to harvesting cut flowers. Crew members will have an understanding of flower harvest stages, weed control strategies, and efficient planting styles. Crew members must be able to work quickly and efficiently in all conditions – we work rain or shine!

Field Crew members should expect to prioritize farm work but may be asked to assist with post-harvest tasks as needed, such as bunching flowers and working farm events. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, lift 50 lbs with regularity, must be friendly, and uphold the Cross Street Flower Farm mission and values. Farming, landscaping, or nursery experience preferred.

Commitment: 30-40 hours a week, 8 hr shifts, 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Hours will change seasonally).

This is position is hourly, starting at $16/hr, based on experience. Hours and weekly schedule vary throughout the season. At least one weekend day will be required between late April and mid-October. 5 unpaid vacation/sick days per season for full time employees.

Responsibilities vary day to day including:

• Participate in all aspects of field work: bed prep, seeding, planting, trellising, cultivating, pest and disease management, irrigation, soil care (amendments cover cropping), putting fields/farm to bed at end of season
• Assist in big farm tasks (tulip planting, dahlia digging, storing, dividing, field and bed prep)
• Help with farm projects and infrastructure repair, maintenance, and upgrades
• Daily harvesting - properly identify flower harvest stages & post-harvest care
• Regular farm maintenance including bucket washing, mowing and weeding
• Post-harvest flower processing when necessary
• Interacting with Cross Street Flower Farm customers and clients.
• Cleaning barns and greenhouse daily. Ensuring tools are clean and well organized in greenhouses & barns. Help care for chickens.
• Learn how to use and maintain small machinery at farm including mowers, BCS, tractor implements.

About Cross Street Flower Farm:

Our flower fields at the historic Jacobs Farm explode with color from early Spring through late fall. Our farm tells the story of the seasons through flowers, beginning with Tulips and Daffodils blooming in the fields in April, Ranunculus and Poppies in May, and Sweet Peas and Peonies in June. Our fields hit their peak with a mass of Zinnias, Sunflowers and so many more varieties of beautiful flowers all summer, ending with our magnificent Dahlias in the fall.

We grow over 50 varieties of specialty cut flowers using the most sustainable, natural methods possible. We have over 700 flower share members and were voted Best Floral CSA in 2021. We host workshops and Cut Your Own Bouquet events on the farm and have a seasonal Flower Shop in the historic barn. Our online Shop features our flower shares, weekly flower specials, seedlings and bulbs for your garden as well as tools, supplies, and gifts.

Our Mission and Values:

To bring joy and cultivate beauty and community - one flower, one bouquet, one experience on our farm at a time.

Delivering the highest quality flowers. We are dedicated to delivering the most beautiful blooms our customers have ever seen. We won’t give a stem to a customer that we aren’t super proud of growing.

Respecting the land. We respect the geography and history of our farm, and work with the land and soil in the most sustainable and positive way. We believe that one size does not fit all, in farming and in life. Our approach is to observe, learn and view nature as our partner.

Acting with courage. We challenge the status quo and find new ways to grow our flowers, our business, and each other. We work hard and love getting our hands dirty to create something beautiful together.

Cultivating a sense of community. We create a culture of warmth and belonging at our farm, where everyone is welcome, especially the birds, bees, and butterflies.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16