Farm Production Assistant

Farm Production Assistant Nehemiah Group Chicago, IL Job Details Part-time $16.60 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Outdoor work

Full Job Description Farm Production Assistant Southside Blooms Location:

Chicago, IL Type:

Part Time / Seasonal (depending on need) About Southside Blooms Southside Blooms is a social enterprise cut flower farm based on Chicago's South Side. The organization focuses on sustainable urban agriculture, workforce development, and creating meaningful employment opportunities while growing high-quality flowers for local markets and events. Position Overview 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 Daily responsibilities may include: Assisting with planting, weeding, irrigating, and maintaining flower crops Supporting greenhouse and field production tasks 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 Helping 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 Required:

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. About Nehemiah Group Southside Blooms, a project of the 501c3 nonprofit Chicago Eco House, was started as a love story by its founders Quilen and Hannah Blackwell. Quilen and Hannah were moved by their Christian faith to relocate to the inner city of Chicago to bring hope and healing to places that are plagued by violence and poverty. This passion for the inner city is what brought them together as a couple and laid the foundation for the work that we do today: creating jobs for vulnerable youth in the floral industry by growing and arranging sustainable flowers! Our blooms signify more than mere aesthetics - they symbolize a commitment to social impact, economic development, and environmental stewardship. Join us in this journey where every petal purchased contributes to a brighter, more sustainable future for our communities.