About the Farm
Blue House Farm grows on fifty acres in two small agricultural valleys near Pescadero, California. We grow a diverse variety of certified organic vegetables, fruits and cut flowers year-round. Now in our eleventh growing year, we supply our farmers' markets, and wholesale accounts with the highest quality produce available
JOB POSITION – FLOWER PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
This is a seasonal position, with possibility for long-term opportunity. Housing may be offered.
Flower-specific responsibilities include:
• Assist with the farm’s flower production on four acres, supplying a variety of marketable flowers from April through November
• Harvest flowers up to 20-35 hours per week at the height of the season
• Arrange flower bouquets
• Trellis and stake beds, irrigate, fertilize, plant, and hoe as needed
• Assist with greenhouse sowings and field plantings
• Supervised and works closely with Flower Manager and farm owner
Secondary responsibilities could include the following:
• Vending at farmers markets, which includes driving a box truck, customer service, record-keeping, attention to detail and repetitive heavy lifting
• General farm work and participation in projects as needed
The work requires the physical and mental capacity to contribute daily to an often rigorous, fast-paced, and deeply rewarding agricultural practice. This position could be either seasonal (April-November) or year-round, depending on interest of applicant.
Qualifications
• Minimum of one year experience on a production farm
• Cut-flower growing experience preferred
• Strong floral design skills desired
• Ability to speak basic, conversational Spanish is desired
• Ability to work both independently and with a diverse group
Applicant should be self-motivated, hard working, eager to learn, have excellent people skills, great multi-tasker, and be in good physical condition. Ability to perform certain tasks such as heavy lifting (over 50#), repetitive grasping, standing, bending, and walking (No applicant will be rejected because of a condition or impairment that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of work.)
The Hiring Process
If you are interested in working at Blue House Farm, please send a resume and cover letter with the following information:
1. Position you are applying for
2. Relevant past work experience, including specific responsibilities and duties, especially related to the position you are applying for
3. Your goals relating to agriculture
4. Spanish language ability
5. Other related skills (ie: carpentry, cooking, writing, tractor driving, plumbing, retail sales, computers, delivery truck driving, etc...)
6. 2 references
Send to: flowers@bluehousefarm.com. If your qualifications match what we're looking for, we will contact you to schedule a phone or on-farm (preferred) interview. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us.
Compensation
This is an hourly position, pay based on experience.