Company description

Skyfall Flowers is a 7 acre certified organic flower farm located in Old Mill Creek, IL. Skyfall is a production cut flower farm which sells at farmer's markets in Chicago and the North Shore Suburbs. Specializing in dahlias while offering hundreds of annual varieties and building up perennials.

Job description

Work takes place outdoors in all kinds of weather and involves a mix of physical tasks that help keep the farm running during the busy growing season. Prior flower farming experience is a plus, some farming experience is required, a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Typical Tasks:

• planting and transplanting seedlings
• weeding and maintaining flower beds
  harvesting flowers
• washing buckets and organizing harvest supplies
• bunching, making bouquets, and processing flowers
• installing plant netting and helping with general farm upkeep
• occasional on-farm farmer’s market help

What We Are Looking For:

• interested in working on a certified organic farm
• must be dependable and punctual
• comfortable working outside in heat, wind, or light rain
• able to lift 30-40 lbs and work on your feet
  detail-oriented and careful with delicate flowers
• enjoy hands-on work and being part of a small farm environment
• college intern possible, must be enrolled in Agricultural/Environmental curriculum
  
  

Schedule:

• seasonal position: MID MAY through MID NOVEMBER
• part-time: Mon-Friday 8am-12:30pm, flexible schedule a plus
• full-time: Mon- Friday 8am-4pm, flexible schedule a plus

Compensation & Perks:

• up to $17 per hour depending on experience
• building knowledge on flower varieties and vase life
• learn how a working flower farm operates
• hands-on experience with flower production
• learn bouquet design and vase life

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

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Deadline

no deadline