Photo of 2021 volunteer day by Angie Diaz Photography

Hiring Part Time Seasonal Farm Staff

Petaloom Floral Co is a small diversified cut flower farm that is sister owned, and operated by an all women team. Our focus is on european style cut flowers, grown using organic, low-till, regenerative methods. Our flowers are grown for our farm stand, farmers markets, bouquet subscriptions, custom arrangements and weddings in Makawao, Maui. We are a relatively new farm with just a few seasons under our belt. We are continually experimenting with new crops and honing in our existing systems of production and are so excited to bring on a couple new faces to help with growing the business. Our future goals involve a workshop space, teaching garden and agrotourism ventures. 

We are looking for someone(s) to join our farm crew starting in July for 15 to 20 hours per week, position goes until the end of October. Work days are Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Flexibility on days for the right candidate. 

There is potential to move into a longer term position once the seasonal position is over.

As a crew member you will work on varied tasks throughout the week and days. This includes working in the fields doing bed preparation, planting, cultivation, and harvesting. It also includes support in the greenhouse, seeding, potting up and watering seedlings as well as help with chicken care.

Applicants must be able to tolerate being in the sun for long periods of time and be able to lift 30lbs or more. Work includes digging, raking, lifting, planting, composting, harvesting, processing, farmers market sales, seeding & other greenhouse work. Work is physically demanding.

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

IDEAL APPLICANTS

• Have farm experience, especially using hand tools

• Experience with flowers is a plus

• Great communication & problem solving skills

• Positive, team oriented attitude.

• Ability to work independently.

• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on quality and care.

• Ability to operate standard transmission vehicles, small equipment and tools, and tractors as needed.

• Must be able to work in all types of weather, including heat and rain.

• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 30 pounds on a regular basis.

• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.

• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead and twerk.

• Ability to work effectively in an environment with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, and animal hair/feathers.

TO APPLY

To apply, please fill out this google form and submit a resume with relevant work experience.

We always take volunteers. Reach out via email or Instagram to organize a day to come by.