Flower Farm & Flower Shop Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill our Farm and Flower Shop Assistant positions with time shared between our beautiful flower farm Spirit of BLOOM and retail floral studio BLOOM floral design both located in beautiful Northern Michigan.

This is a seasonal, full time position April-October.

RESPONSIBILITIES​

• ON THE FARM​

  • Complete flower production tasks with the Flower Production Manager. This can include propagation, bed preparation, transplanting, irrigation, fertilization, weed management, harvest, post-harvest handling, etc.

  • Communicate as a liaison with the team at Bloom Floral Design with crop updates. 

  • Deliver flowers as needed with a company vehicle.

  • Keep work areas clean and organized.

  • Work three weekends per month. 

• IN THE FLOWER SHOP

  • Support retail and event design team tasks at BLOOM's flower shop. Tasks may include but are not limited to; processing flowers, daily floral design (bouquets, vases, etc), daily deliveries, general retail tasks. 

The Flower Farm & Flower Shop Assistant is a seasonal hourly position; Approximately 40 hours per week, April - October. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one year experience with cut flower production.

• Strong communication skills.

• Minimum of one year customer service or retail experience.

• Floral design experience preferred, but will train the right person.

Applicant should be excited to learn, have strong communication skills, and be in good physical condition. This is dynamic physically demanding work; be prepared to work outdoors in all the weather conditions Northern Michigan has to offer. You must be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.

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COMPENSATION

Hourly pay rate based on experience 

HIRING PROCESS

Please send a resume and cover letter with the following information:

1. Relevant past work experience, including specific responsibilities and duties.

2. Other related skills.

3. 2 references

PLEASE SEND RESUME TO

Jennifer and Rachel at info@bloomfloraldesign.com

If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us.