Flower Farmer

Sweet Greens Flower Farm is a family farm in Central Virginia growing sustainable cut flowers and specialty produce on over 5 acres. We provide high quality wholesale cut flowers to florists, designers & grocers in the Charlottesville, Richmond and northern Virginia areas. We also sell at a farmers market in Charlottesville and 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 join our team for the 2026 season. We are looking for 1 Assistant Farm Manager to work February 1st - November 24th, and 2 Farm Assistants to work March 2nd-November 24th.

Experience on a production farm is preferred. Some experience in flower farming or 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 enjoy working outdoors both on a team and individually.

Farm Assistant:

The Farm Assistant position is 16-40 hours/week. Candidates must be able to work on Mondays and Tuesdays. Other possible workdays include Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and occasional Saturdays.

You will report to the farm owners/managers, and will work both independently and alongside the farm owners and one or more employees on a wide variety of tasks. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Cutting, processing and bunching flowers and assembling bouquets
• Field work including weeding, planting, field preparation, irrigation, trellising, greenhouse work and farm maintenance
• Harvesting & washing produce
• Cleaning, sanitizing and organizing equipment and materials
• Assorted farm production tasks
• Assist with floral design tasks as needed
• There is the option of regular delivery driving shifts to the Charlottesville or Richmond areas

Compensation starts at $16-18/hr

Assistant Farm Manager

The Assistant Farm Manager position is 35-40 hours/week, Monday-Friday. As Assistant Farm Manager, in coordination with and alongside the farm owners, you will be responsible for daily management of the farm, including delegating tasks and supervising the crew. You will work independently and in groups. You will be responsible for training, leading and overseeing farm crew in farm production, harvest and packing orders. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Training and leading farm crew in day to day farm tasks
• Leading harvests and providing support and feedback to crew
• Managing time, workflow and task transitions efficiently
• Reporting work progress and updates to farm owners
• Keeping records and holding crew accountable
• Ensuring equipment and materials are clean, sanitized and organized
• Field work including weeding, planting, field preparation, irrigation, trellising, greenhouse work and farm maintenance
• Cutting, processing and bunching flowers and assembling bouquets
• Harvesting, washing and packing produce
• Operating and maintaining farm trucks, power tools and farm equipment
• Landscape and property maintenance tasks
• There may be the possibility of delivering orders to the Charlottesville or Richmond area

Compensation starts at $18-20/hr

For all positions:

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 crops and new farming systems
• 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.

On Mondays and Tuesdays work centers around flower harvest & post-harvest: cutting and processing flowers, making bunches and bouquets, washing buckets & cleaning workspaces. Wednesdays are a combination of harvest, post harvest and farm production tasks. On Thursdays we focus on farm production tasks and field work. On Fridays we typically harvest and prep for the Saturday farmers market, and work on farm tasks. Most delivery driving shifts are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We deliver to Charlottesville, Richmond and other surrounding areas.

A typical work day is about 8 hours with a 30-45 minute unpaid lunch break. The start time varies throughout the year but is approximately 7-4pm, with the exception of July when hours are approximately 6am-Noon. We encourage employees to take unpaid vacation time in July. In our busiest months of April, May, September, and October, vacations and elective days off are strongly discouraged. The main season runs March through November. There may be the possibility to continue work part-time over the winter and stay for another season.

While employees will be immersed in beautiful flowers in an idyllic setting, be aware that this position is physically demanding and the work can be fast paced, repetitive and hard on the body. We work in all weather conditions throughout the year, stand up to 7 hours a day, and cut flowers 2-5 hours a day up to 5 days a week in peak seasons. We grow hundreds of different varieties of flowers each with its own unique set of standards. We value the ability to learn quickly and work efficiently while paying attention to detail to maintain our quality standards.

We work closely with you to train you in our production, harvest and post-harvest practices. Once trained you will be expected to complete tasks independently, efficiently and with attention to detail in order to maintain our quality standards. For example, you will be expected to be able to read a harvest list, cut and process the flowers to our specifications from that list, then follow a detailed packing list to pack and label those orders for their final destination.

We strive to maintain a positive and welcoming work environment. The farm is our place of business but it is also our home which we share with our adventurous preschooler and very friendly extra-large dog, who you will see daily. Our main farm area is set within 15 fenced acres on our 65 acre property which is very peaceful, comprised of rolling hills, creeks, native plants and trees, a pond and lots of wildlife.

Compensation & perks:

Starting wage of $16-20/hr, commensurate with experience. Free excess flowers and produce are available for personal consumption. We provide workers compensation insurance. As part of a small team you will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of farm production and receive extensive on the job training, with room for growth and promotion. Employees are eligible for performance based raises and paid time off after one full season (8 months). We offer limited part-time work over the winter, and offer the possibility of staying on for another season.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work at Sweet Greens Farm?
• Are you able to comfortably lift at least 50 pounds, bend, kneel, squat, stand, snip and perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time?
• What days of the week are you able to work? How many hours would you like to work per week?
• Are you able to perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation?
• Which position are you applying for?
• What date are you able to start working? Are there any dates this year you are not able to work?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• farm or floristry (professional/personal): 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Scottsville, VA 24590 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20