Butterbee Farm is a cut flower farm in White Hall, Maryland.
Job Opening: Part-time Harvester
Morning shifts, 7 am to noon, part time
Job Description: Team members harvest flowers and foliage. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys getting up early!
Harvesters cut flowers and foliage of the best quality, are self-motivated, and focus on speed and efficiency during this typically solo task. Harvesters don’t mind getting constructive feedback; we’re always striving for a more beautiful bunch of blooms around here!
Work Schedule: Harvesters work a 5 hour shift, 7 am to noon. This position is part time (2-4 mornings per week: we are hiring for Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) and seasonal. Work beings mid March and goes through late June. Then we have a summer break, and work begins again mid August and goes through early November.
More Details: Although Harvesters are mostly harvesting, they also do other work that’s needed, usually later in the morning- like washing buckets or weeding. All team members are flexible and happy to help in whatever ways are needed. We work in all kinds of weather. Please note that because this position is part time and seasonal, we do not pay sick or vacation leave. We expect team members to take no more than 1 week away.
Pay: Pay is commensurate with experience. This is an hourly position. Our starting pay for someone completely new to farming or gardening is $15/hour. No experience necessary.
Qualifications:
Enjoys early mornings
Has excellent communication
Enjoys physical labor in all weather conditions
Able to lift up to fifty pounds repeatedly
Willing to work with groups of adults
Energetic, resilient, self-motivated, and punctual
Excellent attention to detail
How to Apply:
Apply by contacting us at butterbeefarm@gmail.com. Please tell us a bit about yourself, and include your resume and three work references (employers or managers preferred).
Job Opening: Part-time Field Crew
A full day Wednesdays, or Wednesday/Thursday afternoons
Job Description: Team members work together to raise cut flower crops, and will participate in most farm tasks, including planting, weeding, seeding, and cultivating. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem solving, busy work days, and being outdoors in all kinds of weather. Most importantly, Butterbee team members know how to hustle!
Work Schedule: This position is part time, 8 hours a week, beginning in mid March or early April and ending in early November. We work no matter the weather. Ideal work days are a full 8 hour day on Wednesdays, OR Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, 12:30-4:30.
More Details: Please note that because this position is part time and seasonal, we ask that our team take off no more than 1 week during the season.
Pay: Pay is commensurate with experience. This is an hourly position. Our starting pay for someone new to farming or gardening is $15/hour. No experience necessary.
Qualifications:
Enjoys physical labor in all weather conditions
Has excellent communication
Able to lift up to fifty pounds repeatedly
Willing to work with groups of adults
Energetic, resilient, self-motivated, and punctual
Excellent attention to detail
How to Apply:
Apply by contacting us at butterbeefarm@gmail.com. Please tell us a bit about yourself, and include your resume and three work references (employers or managers preferred).
Category:
Jobs, Internships & Opportunities
Region:
Baltimore & Central Maryland
Address:
2822A Hitchcock Road
White Hall, Maryland 21161
Contact Name:
Laura Beth Resnick
Contact Email:
butterbeefarm@gmail.com
Date Posted:
01/03/2023