Company description

Zephyros is a certified organic cut flower and vegetable farm that has been serving the western slope of Colorado for over 20 years. Located in Paonia, in the beautiful and fertile North Fork Valley, we grow flowers for wholesale and retail markets in Aspen, Telluride, and Crested Butte. We provide a seasonal CSA of weekly bouquets to local supporters and wholesale vegetables to a local food hub. We are committed to cultivating soil health, agroecological diversity, and a robust local food and flower economy. 

Quality of life, fulfillment at work, and compensation for employees are our top priorities. Most of our team members work four-day weeks on overlapping, fixed schedules so that we can meet the daily needs of the farm while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We are unique in that we operate as a horizontally managed team, which helps us to create an environment that encourages innovation, critical engagement, and initiative. 

Job description

Our farm operates within a cooperative management structure. You will work closely with a small group of individuals to manage all aspects of the farm. Leadership roles are assigned based on the farm’s specific needs as well as individuals’ strengths and experience. 

Job expectations:

• Fit in and collaborate with a well-established leadership team
• Keep a broad perspective of the farm’s needs at all times
• Create positive momentum around daily farm tasks
• Passion about sustainable agriculture and farming
• Learn to identify and distinguish between specific characteristics of our 100 species of cut flowers
• Work in physically-demanding settings such as extreme heat, rain, smoke, bugs, etc. 
• Efficiency mindset
• Work independently or in a group
• Communicate clearly and frequently with teammates
• Attention to detail
• Give and receive critical feedback 
• Sense of humor and positive attitude 
• Dog-friendly

All positions, including leadership roles, will participate in all aspects of the farm including but not limited to:

• Greenhouse seeding and maintenance
• Field transplanting, irrigation, and weeding
• Harvesting, processing, and floral design
• Market prep and sales

Tasks and workload will fluctuate throughout the season depending on harvest volume, weather, staffing, and other farm needs.

This is a 4 or 5 day-a-week position that runs from mid-April to mid-October with the potential for extended-season work for the right candidate. Starting times change throughout the season, but be ready to start at 6:00 AM each day and work for 8+ hours.  The ability to work longer days when necessary is required. We generally take a 30-minute lunch around noon.

Benefits:

• Paid sick leave based on hours worked
• Paid time off based on time worked after one year of full employment
• Employee access to the food, flowers, and plants on the farm
• Year-end bonus dependent on profitability and completion of the season

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

March 01, 2025