Flower Crew Manager

Job Overview

The Flower Crew Manager is a strategic person in the larger effort of growing and supplying year‑round flowers and food for the island community of Martha’s Vineyard. The Manager will assist in educating, training, and supporting the future flower farmers of our community.

Reports To: Farm Manager and Owner Robyn Athearn

Work Schedule: Year‑Round / Full Time (possible unpaid travel break during January and February); seasonal work may also be considered.

Hourly Wage: $17.00 – $19.50 depending on experience

Location: West Tisbury Flower Farm (12 miles from Edgartown farm stand location)

Employment Status: Exempt / Full Time

This position is currently accepting applications.

• Provide support to farm manager and owner by assisting in all flower farm efforts and generally be on the lookout for ways to help the farm and support all staff.
• Provide supervision, training, and support to flower crew.
• Be knowledgeable and curious about flower farming and help in the education of staff.
• Effectively work with and maintain farm equipment, trucks, vans, tractors, gas tanks, shovels, weeders, fans, vents, thermostats, propane tanks, heat mats, wheelbarrows, grow lights, etc.; set an example for all staff by caring for tools properly.
• Manage staff schedules, payroll adjustments, and problems, staff reviews, and reporting of disciplinary issues.
• Direct staff on tasks such as seeding, propagation, cultivation, and harvesting of plants.
• Responsible for daily inspections of the farm and facilities to ensure optimal conditions for the plants and notifying farm manager of any disease, pest, or livestock problems.
• Daily harvest and arrange 25 farmer’s bouquets for sale at the farm stand.
• May be needed to work in or on other areas of the larger Morning Glory Farm such as the farm stand, kitchen, bakery, pack house or field during slower production months.

• Background in horticulture including equipment and maintenance knowledge.
• Experience in cut flower farming and/or the floral industry and supervisory and management skills.
• Solid communication and analytical skills; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Adaptable—thrives in a constantly changing work environment.
• Enthusiastic and creative team member, willing to participate in community life.
• Team player who can develop and manage a productive flower crew.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.