A&P DEPARTMENT FULL SEASON TEAM
Full Time
March through October
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Annual and Perennial (A&P) full season member is responsible for assisting the department manager and leads with all stages of planning and implementing our annual and perennial department growing environments at Cedar Circle including our propagation areas, greenhouses, garden retail area, outdoor gardens, and perennial nursery. Your primary responsibilities will include seeding, planting, watering, and weeding all while providing excellent customer service. As a hands-on member of a diversified farm team, the Annual and Perennial team member will also work alongside other department teams to accomplish projects as requested.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Major responsibilities:
Work with your team and implement all production of Annuals, Perennials and Flower Gardens to include sanitizing greenhouses and materials, seeding, potting, watering, fertilizing, and monitoring of greenhouse temperatures and systems
Assist with receiving orders, unpackaging, displaying, pricing, moving into greenhouses in coordination with department manager
Proactively maintain all retail areas during 8-month sales season including creating and maintaining aesthetically pleasing displays
Provide excellent customer service for all Annual and Perennial department visitors
Help implement all aspects of the flower gardens including field preparation, planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, and pest management
QUALIFICATIONS
At least one season previous greenhouse production, plant propagation, nursery crop or outdoor garden experience preferred, willing to consider other experience
Consistent attention to both detail and efficiency
Positive, friendly interpersonal skills and clear consistent communication skills
Ability to take direction, ask for help/clarity, and give/accept constructive feedback
Ability to work independently and within a team
Flexible, creative, and able to perform well in diverse conditions and under pressure
Ability to work for long durations in inclement weather – standing, sitting, bending over, lifting and kneeling
COMPENSATION
This is a seasonal position, full-time March through October. The Annual and Perennial Lead is an hourly position with benefits including fresh produce, paid sick time and a 20% discount to our farm stand. Pay range is $14-17/hour, depending on qualifications.
TO APPLY
Please fill out an employment application on our website: cedarcirclefarm.org
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.