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.

this position has been filled for the 2023 season


Assistant Farmer: This position will begin immediately and last through the end of the season (October), with the exact dates are TBD. There is some flexibility with the exact start and end dates. The assistant farmer can expect to work about 12-20 hours a week during the mornings for 3 days per week (Tues, Weds, Thurs and/or Friday). The assistant farmer will work alongside the Flourish team – we are a tiny, hardworking team – and will also be expected to work independently. Each day will start with a clear list of tasks to be completed. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking flower farming experience and to get their foot in the door with Flourish.

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 strongly preferred

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

  • Ability to work efficiently and quickly, 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: The assistant farmer will receive a competitive hourly wage based on experience. All Flourish team members enjoy fresh flowers on a regular basis, and occasionally given extra plants or bulbs, all for personal use and enjoyment only.


How to apply: {The position has been filled for the 2023 season}

Please email the following to office@flourishflowerfarm.com with the subject line “Flourish Job.” Please note that due to the high volume of emails we receive, you will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview. All team members undergo a 2 week trial to be sure the position is a good fit all around.

  • 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.

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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.