Farm Production Assistant

About the role

The Farm Production Assistant supports daily farm operations across flower production, harvesting, post-harvest handling, and general farm maintenance. This role is hands-on, physically active, and ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, cares about sustainable agriculture, and is motivated by community impact. You will work closely with farm leadership and production teams to ensure crops are grown, harvested, and processed efficiently and to high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Aiding with planting, weeding, irrigating, and maintaining flower crops
• Serving as part of the greenhouse and field production teams across multiple growing stages
• Harvesting flowers at proper maturity and handling them with care for quality preservation
• Processing, cleaning, and bunching flowers for storage and distribution
• Maintaining farm infrastructure, tools, and workspaces
• Following established production schedules and crop plans
• Assisting with pest and disease monitoring under guidance
• Supporting delivery preparation and occasional market/event prep
• Upholding safety, cleanliness, and organization across all farm areas

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Comfort with repetitive tasks, lifting (up to ~40 lbs), and standing for long periods
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn and follow detailed instructions
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Experience

• In farming, horticulture, landscaping, or greenhouse work
• Familiarity with cut flower production or small-scale agriculture
• Interest in sustainable agriculture, food systems, or community development

Work Environment

This role is primarily outdoors and in greenhouse environments. Conditions may include heat, cold, mud, rain, and fast-paced seasonal workloads. Work is hands-on and requires attention to detail, especially during harvest and post-harvest handling.

Compensation & Benefits

• Training in flower farming and sustainable agriculture practices
• Opportunity to grow within a mission-driven organization
• Exposure to urban agriculture, distribution systems, and floral design workflows
• Potential for advancement into lead farm or production roles

Equal Opportunity Statement

Southside Blooms is committed to inclusive hiring practices and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We value lived experience, community connection, and a willingness to learn alongside formal agricultural experience.