Flower Farmer

Carrboro NC

Description

Blawesome Farm is Hiring! Who We Are: Blawesome is a four-acre, low-till, cut-flower farm and floral design studio in western Chapel Hill, NC. Our mission is to use sustainable practices to grow beauty and connection while highlighting the capabilities and potential of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We grow a variety of annuals and perennials for several established sales outlets, including a 100-member, three-season flower subscription program, weddings and special events, business/restaurant subscriptions, and specialty markets. Our farm is owned and co-operated by a young man with autism. Job Description: We are looking for an organized, hard-working, physically strong, communicative, and good-natured individual with at least two years prior agriculture experience (preference for experience growing and harvesting cut-flowers) to perform day-to-day field operations. This job is an hourly, season-long position from March to November 2023. The farmer's schedule is flexible and can be created at the beginning of the growing season to fit the needs of both the individual and the farm. We are looking for a commitment of 20-30 hours a week, four to five days a week from April to October, less in the shoulder season during March and November. The job is both incredibly rewarding, as you will be immersed in nature and surrounded by magic, and incredibly challenging, especially during the summer months. The ideal candidate possesses the following qualities. Independent and also works well alongside others Comfortable making daily decisions in the field based on knowledge of the overall system Confident in problem-solving Open to taking instruction Eager to learn Curious, enthusiastic, and joyful in their work Duties include: Creating the seasonal crop planning, including seed, bulb, and plug ordering Preparing and maintaining growing beds, including spreading mulch, compost, fertilizer and weekly spraying of compost tea on all crops Sowing hundreds of seeds and transplanting seedlings to fulfill the succession plan Managing weeds Cleaning tools, buckets, cooler, workspace Harvesting and processing cut flowers Making market bouquets Contributing to and helping grow our social media presence Helping to grow the farm through self-education, marketing, and lots of hard work! Required Skills: Minimum of two years successful flower or vegetable farming experience The kind of common sense and determination required to meet the physical demands of the day-to-day operations Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis Ability to bend, squat, and stand for long periods of time Valid drivers license and reliable transportation Desired Skills: Knowledgeable about no-till techniques Comfortable with basic farm machinery (weedwacker, mower, basic carpentry) Interested in floral design Creative eye Strong communicator Hours and Compensation: 20-30 hours per week Pay is $17/hour. (Negotiable based on experience) Potential and desire for longer term employment beyond the 2023 season if the fit is right. Possible housing opportunity for the right person. To apply, please email a letter of interest and resume including two professional references Subject: Farmer Position: Your Name