We’re Hiring!

Details below! If this sounds like a fit for you, send your resume to rockyfloralfarm@gmail.com with subject line “Job Application”

Not a desk job…

If you’re more interested in getting outside, planting something, and watching it grow… this could be the job for you.

We are seeking a positive & enthusiastic team member to assist in regular farm work from flower harvest to field maintenance. Responsibilities are flexible and may be expanded into management and/or floral design based on your interests and goals.

Responsibilities &

Requirements

Here’s what you’ll be up to…

  • Seeding, transplanting, and harvesting all types of cut flowers

  • General farm upkeep to include weeding beds and deadheading

  • Processing and organizing wholesale orders in accordance with our operating procedures

  • Wheelbarrowing & spreading mulch and compost

  • Infrastructure improvements such as laying irrigation, installing fencing, and light construction work

  • Potential to expand position to include floral design if desired

Here’s what’s required…

  • Monday availability a must, Tuesday / Thursday a plus

  • Ability to work efficiently with pace and purpose

  • Comfortable working around bees, bugs, and spiders (plus worms, wasps, and other wigglies)

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs, or ask for help when needed

  • Willingness to work in all weather conditions

  • Knowledge of floral varieties or an interest in learning

  • Open communication with management about schedule, medical, and personal needs with as much notice as possible. (Preferably at least one week’s notice)

  • Valid drivers’ license

More Details

Rocky Floral is a regenerative flower farm and floral design studio, with farming operations based in Cheshire, Connecticut. Here at Rocky Floral, we like to balance the flower fun with the hard work! We grow a large variety of flowers on a 2-acre plot of land, and primarily provide our product to wholesale accounts for florists through the Connecticut Flower Collective as well as our own event studio. Our operation has recently expanded, with plans to add retail bouquets and a flower CSA.

At Rocky Floral, we believe diverse backgrounds bring diverse ideas and create a stronger team overall. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, incarceration history, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factor.

Past experience is a plus, but not required. Team members will be trained on their responsibilities.

Additional Details:

  • Part time work, 8-20 hours/wk

  • Potential to expand role into design work

  • Compensation $18-$20/hr based on experience

  • Start date - Now! ; End Date ~November (Potential for limited winter hours based on your interests)

Apply Now!

Apply Now!

Ready to get the ball rolling?

Send your resume to rockyfloralfarm@gmail.com with subject line “Job Application”

Bonus points if you write a couple sentences describing what interests you about this work! Interviews will be occurring on a rolling basis.