Flower Production Program Lead

About Grace Farm & Gardens

Grace Farm & Gardens is a two-acre diversified farm in Jefferson County, Colorado, producing cut flowers and mixed vegetables, raising a variety of rare-breed farm animals, and operating an on-site farmers market. The farm doubles as an agritourism destination and serves as a supported employment and prevocational and job development training site for adults with support needs. Every role on the farm contributes to both a working agricultural operation and a welcoming, mission-driven community workplace.

Position Summary

The Flower Program Lead manages the farm's cut flower operation from seed to bouquet. This role plans and grows a season-long succession of cut flowers, oversees harvest and post-harvest handling, and produces bouquets and arrangements for the on-site farmers market and agritourism visitors, while involving supported employees in every stage of the flower program.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain a cut flower production schedule (annuals, perennials, and seasonal specialty crops) for continuous bloom through the growing season
• Manage seeding, transplanting, pinching, staking/netting, irrigation, weeding, and deadheading in the flower beds
• Harvest at the correct stage and manage post-harvest handling — hydration, conditioning, and cooler/storage practices — to maximize vase life
• Design and assemble bouquets and arrangements for the on-site farmers market; support special orders and seasonal offerings
• Involve supported employees in flower tasks with clear instruction, modeling, and encouragement
• Maintain planting and harvest records and communicate availability to farm leadership and market staff
• Keep flower work areas, tools, buckets, and display spaces clean and attractive for farm visitors

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience growing cut flowers or strong general growing experience with a willingness to learn cut flower production
• An eye for color and design; bouquet-making or floral experience is a plus
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage succession plantings and harvest timing
• Patient, inclusive communicator comfortable working alongside and coaching crew members of all abilities
• Able to work outdoors in variable weather and perform sustained physical work

Working Alongside Our Crew

Grace Farm & Gardens is a supported employment site. This position works alongside adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who participate in farm work through our DDRC partnership and prevocational programming. The ideal candidate is patient, encouraging, and comfortable modeling tasks, offering clear step-by-step direction, and celebrating progress. Prior experience in supported employment, special education, or human services is a plus but not required — a respectful, inclusive attitude is essential.

Schedule & Physical Requirements

• Part-time, approximately ___ hours per week; schedule flexible within farm operating hours and seasonal needs
• Work is performed outdoors and in unheated farm structures in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds; frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, and standing for extended periods
• Some weekend availability preferred during peak season and farmers market days

Compensation

$19–$21 per hour, based on experience. Part-time, non-exempt.

To Apply

Please send a brief letter of interest and a resume or summary of relevant experience. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Grace Farm & Gardens is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and abilities.

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing and able to pass a criminal background check?

Ability to Commute:

• Littleton, CO 80127 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21