Field, Greenhouse & Harvest Associate

Weatherlow Farms is hiring for the Field, Greenhouse & Harvest Associate position in Westport, MA. This hands-on role supports the operation's day-to-day production and care work. Reliable execution and early communication matter because the work directly affects plants, animals, equipment, coworkers, customers, or the surrounding property. What you will do • Seed, transplant, space, prune, trellis, irrigate, harvest, or pack greenhouse crops according to the production plan. • Check environmental, irrigation, sanitation, and crop conditions and communicate deviations promptly. • Clean and organize tools, benches, channels, harvest containers, and production areas according to food- or plant-safety rules. • Develop and execute flower seeding and planting plans, care for annual and perennial crops, and maintain propagation, no-till bed, soil-biology, irrigation, and foliar-feeding systems. • Harvest and complete post-harvest handling for more than 300 varieties of flowers and foliage, preserving stem quality and coordinating availability with retail, wholesale, design, and event needs. • Prepare and pack wholesale orders, communicate with wholesale clients, coordinate with the design team, and perform or organize maintenance of floral equipment and infrastructure. How the work fits together Controlled-environment work is still driven by living crops. Employees begin with irrigation, climate, and crop-health checks, then complete scheduled propagation, cultural care, harvest, packing, and sanitation. Accurate observations and records help the small team respond before a minor equipment or crop issue becomes a production loss. At Weatherlow Farms, the employer also makes these role-specific priorities clear: Develop and execute flower seeding and planting plans, care for annual and perennial crops, and maintain propagation, no-till bed, soil-biology, irrigation, and foliar-feeding systems. Harvest and complete post-harvest handling for more than 300 varieties of flowers and foliage, preserving stem quality and coordinating availability with retail, wholesale, design, and event needs. Prepare and pack wholesale orders, communicate with wholesale clients, coordinate with the design team, and perform or organize maintenance of floral equipment and infrastructure. What the employer is looking for • Practical cut-flower production judgment sufficient to plan propagation and planting, manage annuals and perennials, monitor no-till and irrigation systems, and make timely harvest decisions. • Strong organization and communication across field, greenhouse, harvest, wholesale, and design work, plus ability to maintain crop and order quality through both independent responsibilities and coordinated peak-season production. • Dependable attendance, direct communication, and willingness to follow the employer's safety, quality, and customer- or production-care procedures. • Ability to complete the role's active, in-person work and to ask for instruction before using unfamiliar tools, equipment, products, or animal-handling methods. Schedule, conditions, and compensation This is a year-round salaried role. Expected hours are at least 25 per week in the low season from November 15 through April 15 and at least 40 per week in the high season from April 15 through November 15. Salary starts at $48,000 per year and is commensurate with experience; the farm also describes that starting level as approximately $27 per hour. The posting does not list housing, paid leave, insurance, or other conventional benefits, so candidates should request the complete employment package during the interview process. The employer publishes starting compensation of $48,000 per year; no upper limit is stated. Applicants should confirm the final hours, overtime treatment, starting assignment, travel or reporting point, supplied equipment, and benefit eligibility directly with the employer before accepting an offer. This is an in-person horticulture and outdoor position with a small operation. Daily priorities can change with weather, plant or animal condition, equipment availability, customer schedules, and the season. The successful person should arrive ready to work, communicate early when a task or condition is unclear, follow the employer's safety and quality procedures, and leave tools, vehicles, production areas, and job sites secure and ready for the next shift. Applicants should expect active work that may include long periods of standing or walking, bending, lifting, repetitive hand tasks, noise, dust, mud, pollen, heat, cold, rain, or work around moving equipment. The exact physical demands differ by assignment. Candidates should discuss any accommodation needs with the employer and confirm the final schedule, overtime treatment, training period, travel expectations, and benefit eligibility before accepting an offer. Only compensation and benefits expressly published by the employer are included here; unpublished terms have not been estimated. How to apply Email a cover letter and resume to hello@weatherlowfarms.com. Clearly name the Field, Greenhouse & Harvest Associate role and describe relevant flower planning, propagation, irrigation, harvest, post-harvest, wholesale, and equipment experience.