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Weatherlow Farms

Floral Field and Greenhouse Assistant

Pay: $21/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Westport, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.

$36,968 / year median in Massachusetts

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

2026 Flower Farm Field and Greenhouse Assistant Weatherlow Farms, Westport MA Starting at $21/hr Low Season (April, November): 20 hrs/week, 3 days/week, Tuesday-Thursday High Season (May through October): 40 hrs/week, 5 days/week, Monday-Friday The responsibility of this role on our flower team will be to assist the Field and Greenhouse Manager in all aspects of growing 300+ varieties of flowers using no-till intensive growth methods, which includes:

Bed preparation, including removal of spent crops, broadforking, spreading compost and amendments and mulch, etc.
Transplanting seedlings and plants
Annual plant care, including weeding, pinching, trellising
Perennial plant care, including weeding, dividing, mulching
Weekly assessment of high tunnels and field, scout for disease and insect pressure, monitor crop health, and associated spreadsheets/recordkeeping Additional tasks if time/interest allows:
Irrigation and foliar feeding scheduling, set up, running, and maintenance
Perennial propagation and seed saving Candidate must be:
Past farming experience necessary
floral experience prioritized
Excited to commit to a the growing season as a vital member of our small team, and passionately Interested in the wild and beautiful world of specialty cut flowers
Able to work outside, with early mornings and long days, in extremely variable New England weather conditions while maintaining a sense of humor
Able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
In possession of a viable (and clean) drivers license, and a mode of transport to and from work
send resume & cover letter to hello @ weatherlowfarms.com

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Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person