A Little More About The Farm:

Sol Patch Garden is a small urban cut flower farm located in Braddock, PA. We’re a small yet mighty flower farm. We grow using organic farming practices and produce on about ½- ¾ acres in the city. We’re a small scrappy team, but have over 10 years of farming experience. We absolutely love what we do. This work is fueled by passion and desire to bring the highest quality cut flowers to the greater Pittsburgh community. We like to have fun and learn and create together. We sell at the Bloomfield Farmers Market every Saturday in addition to having a Bouquet Subscription, selling wholesale to florists and doing occasional weddings. We grow over 100 different flower varieties on site, each of which has been specifically chosen based on florist and customer interest. Our goal is to always be learning and changing as we grow. The farm operates under the ethos of “flowers for the people”. We can’t wait to talk with you and share more about the farm!

Main Responsibilities:

We’re a very small crew, so each team member plays an integral role on our farm.

  • Seed sowing

  • Transplanting

  • Weeding, hoeing

  • Mulching

  • Compost spreading

  • Drip irrigation set up

  • Mowing, weed whacking

  • Heavy lifting

  • Flower harvesting

  • Soil amending (fertilization & fertigation)

  • Managing organic pest and disease control

  • Wholesale harvest, Farmers market harvest

  • Flower pinching, deadheading

  • Bucket washing

  • Writing invoices

  • Flower processing

  • Bouquet arranging

  • Fall clean up

  • Dried flower arranging

You:

An ideal candidate has the following:

  • Strong interest in flower farming and urban farming

  • At least one season farming, landscaping, hardscaping, construction, or fast paced service industry (ex: line cook)

  • Very strong work ethic, self-motivated and can think ahead by being proactive

  • Can work on a team and independently

  • Very well organized

  • A fast learner who can take direction and pays attention to details

  • Ability to hustle and work swiftly in the feild

  • Ability to work in all weather conditions (rain, snow, wind, extreme heat, etc) and comes to work prepared for the weather

  • Must be punctual, if not early (and show up on time ready to work at start time)

  • Work fast and efficiently

  • Ability to walk quickly, stand, squat and kneel for extended periods of time

  • Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly or comfortable asking for help/finding a creative solution

  • Enjoys being outside in the elements

  • Pace & having a sense of urgency is important

  • Positive attitude

  • Flexibility and willingness to learn

  • Ability to problem solve on the pot and brainstorm with us as a group

  • Desire to be part of a tight-knit team. We rely on each other a lot to get through the farm season. So if one person is slacking, it directly affects the team.

  • Clear communicator

  • Candidates interested in working more than one season are encouraged to apply and can expect to be given greater responsibilities in time

  • Floral design experience a plus

  • Ability to receive feedback and be adaptive

  • Open to occasional flower deliveries

  • Has reliable transportation & valid drivers license

Start Date: beginning of April

End Date: mid December (dates flexible)

Hours: 6:15am-4pm Wednesday & Fridays

  • Position starts at $15/ hour or commensurate with experience 

  • Pay is Bi-Weekly 

  • $30 value of weekly  flowers/ tomatoes / herbs (whatever we grow on site)

  • $125 stipend for uniform / work clothes 

  • W-2 employee

  • 5% bonus of annual salary. Given at end of farm season

  • After 3 years of work, you are eligible for a 401k 

  • Paid 30 Minute Lunch (must be on site. Clock out if you’re off site)

  • Seasonal position- with potential for year round employment 

  • You can apply for both positions- they’re not mutually exclusive ! - you can make this a 35+hr a week position 

  • Daily access to Espresso machine 

  • Late August- farm season check in meeting + planning for following season (individual and team)

How To Apply:

Please submit a Cover Letter, and Resume, and 2 references (email and phone number) to Solpatchgarden@gmail.com

In the Subject of the email please include the position title you’re applying for.

In your cover letter, please answer the following questions:

  • Where did you hear about Sol Patch Garden and this work opportunity?

  • What position are you applying for and why

  • Why you want to work here

  • Describe your prior farming/ floral/ related work experience

  • Anything else you'd like to share with us or for us to know about you

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