Company description

Greenstone Fields is a successful cut flower farm, located in Loudoun County Virginia, 50 miles west of Washington, DC. Our farm is one of five in a 400-acre farming community. We are in our 15th year of production growing more than 90 different annuals, perennials, brambles and woodies. We have a greenhouse and 4 high tunnels. We use regenerative farming practices and take pride in our reputation for high-quality, long-lasting flowers. Customers tell us that our flowers are food for their soul.

We sell our flowers primarily at one of the largest farmers markets in the Washington, DC area. We do weddings and events, provide the flower share for 3 CSA programs and sell wholesale to florists and designers.

Greenstone Fields is a leader in the growing movement to educate the public about the value of local flowers as shown in this short video that features our farm.

Job description

This is a seasonal position that starts in March and ends in mid-November; limited winter hours are available. Crew members will learn all aspects of running a sustainable flower farm, including planting, weeding, harvesting, bouquet making, market prep and customer interaction.

Work weeks consist of five days, including Saturdays. Scheduled, unpaid vacation time is encouraged. We seek crew members who want to stay multiple seasons and who may be interested in our farm succession plan. Part-time work is also available.

Crew members work in teams and are also expected to work independently on tasks and small projects. Crew members are expected to eventually take ownership of some farm processes such as irrigation/fertility, high tunnel, or perennial management. Becoming accountable for selected areas comes with increased compensation.


Required Qualifications:

• a full season of farming experience or experience working in a complex, interdependent team
• an understanding of the intensity of farm work
• ability to follow instructions even when you have other ideas about how to do a task
• mindful attention to detail and big-picture awareness
• positive, enthusiastic and self-motivated
• a strong interest in flowers
• previous experience working directly with customers
• willing to work in all weather conditions
• able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $10.00 - $13.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline