Flourish Flower Farm ~ Flower Farming Internship


About the Farm: Flourish Flower Farm is a boutique flower farm growing specialty cut flowers using sustainable, natural practices in the mountains of Asheville, NC. We are the proud stewards of a 9 acre farm in Asheville, just 15 minutes from downtown. We are dedicated to growing only specialty and heirloom varieties – producing high quality, organic (not certified), fragrant blooms is our priority. By focusing on intensive planting, soil fertility, plant health and succession planting, we grow an impressive amount of flowers on a small amount of cultivated land. We are passionate about flowers and believe they make the world a more beautiful place! 


Flourish Flower Farm’s Guiding Principles:

  • Our focus on high quality and excellence in all things is what sets us apart. 

  • Kindness! Treat all others as you would want to be treated. 

  • Practice thoughtful communication and feedback. 

  • Work joyfully. We get to make the world a more beautiful place with flowers.

  • Maintain a mindset of gratitude and understanding towards all customers.

  • Efficiency creates business sustainability. 

  • Caring for the environment is our privilege and responsibility.


The Position: Internship will run May-August 2022, with the exact dates are TBD. There is some flexibility with the exact start and end dates. Intern can expect to work about 25 hours a week for 3 days per week (Monday, Weds, Thurs and Friday), including the occasional weekend shift. All Flourish team members work an 8 hour day with a half hour unpaid lunch break. We start between 7 and 9AM, with the start time shifting towards 7AM as the heat of the summer sets in. Intern will receive mentorship, on-the-job training, will work alongside the Flourish team and will also be expected to work independently. Each day will start with a clear list of tasks to be completed. Intern can expect to learn the ins and outs of life on a successful flower farm. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking in-depth agricultural experience.

Duties Include:

  • Harvesting, weeding, deadheading and fertilizing flowers

  • Field preparation

  • Seed starting

  • Transplanting 

  • Processing flowers to fill wholesale orders

  • Installing and maintaining drip irrigation

  • Maintaining clean, organized work spaces

  • Many other farm-related tasks 


Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with farming or gardening preferred

  • Ability to lift and carry 50lbs and to stand, crouch and kneel for extended periods of time

  • Ability to work efficiently, while maintaining a high standard of excellence

  • A desire to work on a small, hard-working team with a dedication to maintaining professionalism at all times

  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including the heat of the summer 

  • Willingness to adapt and learn

  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently, and also a willingness to ask for clarification when needed; open to receiving feedback

  • Passion for providing our community with beautiful flowers

  • Positive, fun attitude!


Benefits: Intern will receive a monthly stipend of $350 per week, plus mentoring and on-the-job training. Intern will also be given fresh flowers on a regular basis, and occasionally given extra plants or bulbs, all for personal use and enjoyment only. Note: housing is not provided and the intern must have their own reliable transportation to/from the farm in Asheville.


How to apply:

The application deadline is March 18, 2022. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

Please email the following to office@flourishflowerfarm.com with the subject line “Flourish Internship.” Please note that due to the high volume of emails we receive, you will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview. 

  • Personal Statement: Provide a one page personal statement that includes your experience with growing plants or flowers, your expectations from the Flourish Flower Farm internship and your future goals in the floral or agricultural industry.

  • Resume

  • Letter of Recommendation (recommended, not required)

Flourish Farm LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.