We're Hiring!
Muddy Feet Flower Farm, an organically managed cut flower farm in Ashford,
Ct., is hiring two Apprentice positions for the 2015 season:
Farm Apprentice: Works under the tutelage of the farm manager to cultivate cut flower
crops from seed to harvest. Responsibilities include: maintaining planting
schedule, transplanting, seeding, weeding, fertilizing, watering, pest
management, and harvesting. Carpentry skills and knowledge of machinery a plus.
Floral Design Apprentice: Works under the tutelage of the head designer to cut,
design and sell 200+ varieties of cut flowers. Responsibilities include: harvesting, conditioning, sanitation,
bouquet making, event design, deliveries and farmers market set-up and sales.
Some farm work possible. Photography, design/fine arts and social media skills
a plus.
All candidates must be
independent, self-motivated, passionate, have access to transportation, be
willing to work outside in all kinds of weather, and be able to lift 50 pounds.
Ideal candidates have interest and/or experience in organic farming, flower growing,
landscaping and/or gardening and/or floral design. Paid positions. 20-25
hrs/week.
Muddy Feet Flower Farm is
Connecticut’s premier Farmer-Florist, growing over 200 varieties of seasonal
cut flowers for weddings, farmers markets, retail, wholesale, and private
events. We are a boutique family farm; small enough that our staff has an
impact, but experienced enough that we have a lot to teach and share. Our season runs from May – December, but
we are willing to work with student schedules and shorter season contracts.
