Working at Wind Haven
Here at Wind Haven we strive to create a vibrant, talented, and efficient flower farming team every growing season! We do this through hiring local part time and full time employees. We are seeking applicants who are interested in small scale sustainable farming as a career and a lifestyle to help us create a lasting team.
Qualities We Value in our Employees:
- Loves the outdoors and everything Mother Nature can throw at you!
- Strong interest in agriculture, farming, floriculture, flowers, and small scale sustainable techniques.
- Commitment to small scale family farming as an occupation and a lifestyle.
- Team Player- Our team is very important to us and anyone who joins our team must be able to work collaboratively and compassionately.
- Loves physical activity
- Honesty, trustworthiness
- Can commit to the entire season.
- Detail oriented
- Energetic, hard-working and motivated
- Physically able to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) all day and use repetitive movements day after day
- Can adapt openly and willingly, sometimes the plan changes from hour to hour with the weather.
- Positive- professional attitude
- Promptness- shows up every day on time.
- Keeps a working pace that is fast and efficient.
- Works well with others in a timely manner without letting socializing get in the way.
- Can openly receive feedback.
- Ability to take initiative as their knowledge base develops.
- Open communicator who is able to share ideas, needs, and concerns with farm owners.
- Ability to work in all weather situations. We work in sun, rain, hot and cold etc. Dress appropriately for all weather conditions, closed toe shoes, sun hat, sunscreen or other skin protection.
- Treats their own body with care using good ergonomics, to avoid injury.
- Brings enough water, snacks, and a packed lunch every day to keep themselves healthy.
- Loves sunrises!
- Earth Loving Dirt Worshipper - Just had to put that one in there for kicks!
Must Be Able To:
- Lift 50 lbs. repeatedly day after day.
- Bend, squat, crawl, lift, daily.
- Work in all weather conditions while keeping a positive attitude.
A Typical Work Week at Wind Haven Farm:
*Lunch is typically 30-45 minutes off the clock. Employees pack their own lunches and there is a microwave, refrigerator, and toaster oven available.
*Lunch is typically 30-45 minutes off the clock. Employees pack their own lunches and there is a microwave, refrigerator, and toaster oven available.
- Monday- 7:00-4:30 Harvest flowers from early morning until lunch. Continue harvesting if necessary. Help with processing and sorting orders until completed.
- Tuesday- 7:00-4:30 Help load the van with the flower orders from Monday. Harvest for Wednesday orders. Sort wholesale orders and make up bouquet orders until completed.
- Wednesday- 7:00-4:30 Complete any uncompleted orders then help load the van with flowers orders from Tuesday. Seeding, Transplanting, Maintenance.
- Thursday- 7:00-4:30 Seeding, Transplanting, Maintenance.
- Friday- optional hours as needed, if needed in addition to normal Monday- Thursday work week schedule. Not every week. This could be things like an essential harvest, farm sitting, special projects etc.
Benefits:
- Certain times of year have more flexibility and time off opportunities. Please see our time off policy for 2023.
- Fun and beautiful working environment on 7 acres of farmland nestled on a 100 acre property.
- Potential for growth- and year round employment.
- Flowers to take home for you, your family, and friends.
- Education opportunities for small scale sustainable agriculture and floriculture techniques.
- Access to our flower library.
- Physical Fitness is a built in perk of the job!
Wind Haven Farm Part Time Team Member
There is one position available for the 2023 season.
Please keep in mind that we have now moved to King William County near Central Garage.
This is about 40-45 minutes from most areas in Richmond.
The Wind Haven Farm's season where we typically need part time team members runs from mid March- until the second week in December. Part time team members will be working 20-30 hours a week on average. Employees will perform many tasks associated with flower farming including: seed starting, planting, harvesting, farm maintenance, pest control, soil preparation, stage of harvest, post harvest care, bouquet making, and order processing.
Applicants must be able to work at least Monday, Tuesday, and either Wednesday or Thursday. Additional hours can be added during the busy season if an employee would like more hours. Potential for farm sitting on weekends also available periodically.
$17/hour
Roles and Responsibilities:
Harvesting, prepping and sorting flowers
Bouquet making, but may not be every week
Seeding
Transplanting
Propagating
Cultivating
Irrigation systems and watering
Farm maintenance
High tunnel management
Pruning
Mulching
Delivering- must have a valid drivers license
Bucket washing
Organizing
Keeping an excellent quality control standard
Watering in our starter greenhouse as needed
Bed preparation
Trellising
Other farm related tasks
There is one position available for the 2023 season.
Please keep in mind that we have now moved to King William County near Central Garage.
This is about 40-45 minutes from most areas in Richmond.
The Wind Haven Farm's season where we typically need part time team members runs from mid March- until the second week in December. Part time team members will be working 20-30 hours a week on average. Employees will perform many tasks associated with flower farming including: seed starting, planting, harvesting, farm maintenance, pest control, soil preparation, stage of harvest, post harvest care, bouquet making, and order processing.
Applicants must be able to work at least Monday, Tuesday, and either Wednesday or Thursday. Additional hours can be added during the busy season if an employee would like more hours. Potential for farm sitting on weekends also available periodically.
$17/hour
Roles and Responsibilities:
Harvesting, prepping and sorting flowers
Bouquet making, but may not be every week
Seeding
Transplanting
Propagating
Cultivating
Irrigation systems and watering
Farm maintenance
High tunnel management
Pruning
Mulching
Delivering- must have a valid drivers license
Bucket washing
Organizing
Keeping an excellent quality control standard
Watering in our starter greenhouse as needed
Bed preparation
Trellising
Other farm related tasks
Wind Haven Farm Full Time Team Member
We will be hiring one person for this position for the 2022 season.
Please keep in mind that we have now moved to King William County near Central Garage.
This is about 40-45 minutes from most areas in Richmond.
Full time team members work Monday-Thursday and typically work 36-38 hours a week. The typical season for our full time team members can run from early January- early March as part time 2-3 days a week then to full time in March through the second week of December. Full time employees are off for the holidays until the first week of January. Additional hours can be added during the busy season if an employee would like more hours. Potential for farm sitting on weekends also available periodically.
Full time team members also perform all the same tasks as the part time description, with the difference that they should be prepared to take on more responsibility and leadership as they are present for the farms' entire work week operations compared to part time team members.
We prefer that applicants for the full time team member position have some farming experience, although if you have a resume that shows us a skill set we find valuable for our team we do not absolutely require experience as long as you arrive with a can do positive attitude ready to learn.
$17.50/hour
Roles and Responsibilities:
Harvesting, prepping and sorting flowers
Bouquet making, but may not be every week
Seeding
Transplanting
Propagating
Cultivating
Irrigation systems and watering
Farm maintenance
High tunnel management
Pruning
Mulching
Delivering- must have a valid drivers license
Bucket washing
Organizing
Keeping an excellent quality control standard
Watering in our starter greenhouse as needed
Bed preparation
Trellising
Other farm related tasks
We will be hiring one person for this position for the 2022 season.
Please keep in mind that we have now moved to King William County near Central Garage.
This is about 40-45 minutes from most areas in Richmond.
Full time team members work Monday-Thursday and typically work 36-38 hours a week. The typical season for our full time team members can run from early January- early March as part time 2-3 days a week then to full time in March through the second week of December. Full time employees are off for the holidays until the first week of January. Additional hours can be added during the busy season if an employee would like more hours. Potential for farm sitting on weekends also available periodically.
Full time team members also perform all the same tasks as the part time description, with the difference that they should be prepared to take on more responsibility and leadership as they are present for the farms' entire work week operations compared to part time team members.
We prefer that applicants for the full time team member position have some farming experience, although if you have a resume that shows us a skill set we find valuable for our team we do not absolutely require experience as long as you arrive with a can do positive attitude ready to learn.
$17.50/hour
Roles and Responsibilities:
Harvesting, prepping and sorting flowers
Bouquet making, but may not be every week
Seeding
Transplanting
Propagating
Cultivating
Irrigation systems and watering
Farm maintenance
High tunnel management
Pruning
Mulching
Delivering- must have a valid drivers license
Bucket washing
Organizing
Keeping an excellent quality control standard
Watering in our starter greenhouse as needed
Bed preparation
Trellising
Other farm related tasks
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If you are interested in applying to join our 2023 team please fill out the application below. Incomplete applications will not be considered. We currently do not respond to social media DM's. If you have any questions you can email us at windhavenfarmflowers@gmail.com . Upon receipt of your application we will send you an email confirmation. We will be accepting applications until the end of February or until the positions are filled. If you are chosen for an interview, the first one will be via ZOOM. The second one will be an in person interview here at the farm. All new hires will begin work mid to late March. We look forward to reading your application!