Job Opening: Flower Production Manager

This position is a year-round, Tuesday-Saturday or Wed-Sunday full time managerial staff position (40-50hrs/week).

Pay: Commensurate with experience ($19/hr-$25/hr) plus Health insurance, Dental option, 2 weeks paid vacation, possibilities for longer unpaid leave in the Winters. Up to 5 paid sick days.

The Flower Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the production, harvest, and sales for our organic flower operation. This position works closely with the farm owners and Management Team to ensure that the farm runs smoothly. The position requires supervising 2-3 native Spanish speakers daily.

Qualifications: This position is ideal for someone who is willing to commit at least 2 years, has leadership/managerial skills, solid production experience, a demonstrated passion for flowers, and is ready to take on significant responsibility. The ideal candidate is detail oriented and organized, has at least 2 years of relevant production experience. This means a solid knowledge of propagation and growing practices, harvest & post harvest handling techniques, and creative arranging experience & skill. The candidate must also be good at time management, enjoy working in a dynamic and fast paced working environment, and be able to communicate with Spanish speaking co-workers. *Must be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather, and do repetitive tasks. This is a very physically demanding job that requires the ability to bend over for extended periods, stand, walk long distances and be able to repetitively lift 40-50lbs.

Applications

To apply please send resume, including two references, and a cover letter that includes responses to the following questions to Teresa at teresa@fifthcrowfarm.com

1. Thoroughly describe your previous pertinent farming experience (name, type of farm, your responsibilities, etc.)?
2. What is your experience in sales? Management?
3. Tell us about your work style and communication style.. What kind of boss gets the best work out of you? How do you deal with conflict?
4. What are your future goals?
5. Why do you think you are a good fit for this position?