Sweet Greens Farm is a family farm in Central Virginia growing sustainable cut flowers and specialty produce on over 5 acres. We provide high quality cut flowers to florists, designers & grocery stores in the Charlottesville and Richmond areas. We also sell at a farmers market in Charlottesville offer bulk flowers and floral design for weddings, events and weekly accounts. We grow in high tunnels and in the field using a combination of tractor and human power with modern scale appropriate tools. We strive to be a positive workplace, maintain a culture of cooperation and respect, and foster professional development through challenging work. Our mission is to spread joy and beauty through local cut flowers, bring healthy food to our community and build living soil for future generations.

We are seeking candidates to lead our farmers market sales for the 2024 season, March 23rd through November 23rd. Sales experience, especially at a farmers market, is strongly preferred. Some experience in farming and floristry is desired. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude in all weather conditions, a strong interest in flowers, food and farming, be capable of working at an efficient pace and be comfortable working in a fast paced environment, independently.

This position is 9 hours/week on Saturdays from approximately 5am-2pm. If additional hours are desired, please check out our other available positions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Arrive at Sweet Greens Farm in Scottsville around 5am on Saturday. Carefully and efficiently load the large delivery van with flowers, produce and supplies for market
• Drive the van to the market in Charlottesville
• Set up the tent, tables, flower stands and signage.
• Arrange flowers and produce into a visually pleasing display.
• Greet and assist potential customers. Share our farm story, offer advice and suggestions.
• Use our Square POS register to complete checkout, ensuring accuracy for the sales record.
• Restock as needed to maintain a beautiful display.
• At the end of market, breakdown the display and load the van.
• Drive back to the farm and unload the van.

Ideal candidates will possess the following traits:

• positive attitude
• ability to work on a team and individually
• ability to work quickly and efficiently
• attention to detail to maintain quality standards
• eager to learn and retain information on flowers & produce
• capable of receiving feedback
• strong communication skills
• ability to work in all weather conditions
• physical stamina with the ability to stand, bend, kneel, squat, cut/snip and lift and move 50 pounds, repeatedly for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• Must have a drivers license as you will be required to operate farm and delivery vehicles. We are located in a rural area with no public transportation, therefore reliable transportation is required.
• Our Covid policy requires that employees are fully vaccinated.

Compensation& perks:

$22/hr. Free excess flowers and produce are available for personal consumption.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 9 per week

Schedule:

• Every weekend

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work at Sweet Greens Farm?
• Do you have any physical or mental health conditions, recurring injuries, accidents or anything else that would limit your ability to perform strenuous physical labor? Please list all of them below.
• Are you able to commit to the full season, March-November? Are there any dates you are not able to work?
• Are you able to comfortably lift at least 50 pounds, bend, kneel, squat, stand and perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• farmers market OR farm and sales: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Scottsville, VA 24590 (Required)

Work Location: In person