WORK OFFER/ JOB OPPORTUNITY 2025

Field Assistant

This is a part-time position for the months of March through October. Primary duties will include all aspects of cut flower production including growing, maintaining, and harvesting of flowers for retail sales, events and wholesale outlets.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dismantle flower beds

• Cultivate and maintain flower beds, including hand weeding, pruning, hoeing, and deadheading

• Perform various field tasks such as fertilizing, netting, bucket washing, mulching, and assisting with irrigation and watering

• Harvest flower crops promptly, adhering to harvesting protocols and post-harvest treatments

• Assist in bunching flowers for wholesale sales

Skills :

• Hardworking, energetic, and self-motivated, with a focus on quality and efficiency

• Ability to learn quickly, follow instructions, and ask questions as needed

• Passion for providing fresh, local flowers to our customers

• Enjoyment of working outdoors in all weather conditions

• Flexibility to adapt to changing daily tasks and work both independently and within a team

• Physically capable of lifting heavy items, performing repetitive tasks, and being on your feet for extended periods

Schedule :

• Approximately 6+ hours/week at $15/hour

• Monday 8:30 am -11:30 pm/ 4pm -7pm

  Tuesday 8:30 am -11:30 pm/4pm - 7pm

  Wednesday 8:30 am -11:30 pm/ 4pm - 7pm

• you can select from the following dates and times that suit your schedule, with a minimum commitment of 6 hours per week.

Additional hours and days may be available during the busy Spring (May-June and November). Our days are subject to Mother Nature therefore, flexibility is required. Schedule may change to earlier start time during Summer due to extremely hot days, to ensure harvesting is completed in a timely manner.

Work location:

• Property on Folly Lane, 8 minutes from Lovettsville community center, Lovettsville, VA 20180

Application :

• Please email info to theburrowflowerangarden@gmail.com with your cv, along with an introductory email or cover letter with the subject line ‘Field Assistant’.