Who We Are
Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We offer transformative learning experiences to help educators and students create a better world.  Our home campus is a 1,400-acre working farm located on the traditional, unceded and contemporary homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.  

Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Shelburne Farms recognizes that justice, equity, and access are central to sustainability. We are committed to translating these values into action across the organization by improving equitable outcomes in our culture, programs, and services.  Shelburne Farms is working to create experiences of belonging for all, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and people of all economic realities.

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Floral Assistant

Seasonal
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Part Time
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$16 - $18/hour

Supervisor: Inn Director

Employee Status:  Seasonal; part-time

Location: In-person at 99 Inn Road, Shelburne, VT

Start/End Date, schedule:  ASAP - October 30th; Tuesdays and Fridays 9AM - 3:30 PM 

 

What You’ll Do: Key Responsibilities 

  • Assist Floral Designer with weekly fresh flower arrangements for the Inn, public areas, guest rooms, and events.
  • Receiving and conditioning flowers from the Farm Market Garden
  • Maintaining fresh water for floral arrangements and a clean work environment
  • Cover vacation schedule for Floral Designer

 

Who We’re Looking For

  • Mission-Aligned: You are excited to be part of Shelburne Farms’ mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future and you understand how important the hospitality and food experiences we offer are for advancing the Farm’s mission. 
  • Creative & Artistic:  You enjoy creating aesthetically pleasing displays
  • Nature Enthusiast: You have a genuine desire to learn more about the flowers grown at the farm
  • Gracious: You are warm, friendly, and generous. You understand that the art of hospitality lies in creating a sense of welcome and belonging for the people with whom you interact.
  • Excellent Communicator: You enjoy talking to people and enjoy listening even more.
  • Inclusive: Comfortable working with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds

 

Additional Valued Qualifications 

  • Experience in floral design is ideal
  • A positive attitude and a commitment to a welcoming workplace

 

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Carrying and moving vases filled with flower arrangements, weighing up to 40 lbs, up and down stairs and on uneven terrain
  • Working inside without air conditioning
  • Commitment to contribute to and maintain a tidy shared workspace..

 

Benefits 

  • We offer a 30% discount on Farm products.
  • Six (6) days (total of 48 hours) of paid Sick Time for all seasonal employees, regardless of average hours worked/week and length of seasonal time working on the farm.

 

To Apply

If our vision and mission excite you, we hope you will share with us your experience and skill set that you feel would qualify you to make a contribution to the Farm.

 

You are invited to submit an application by email, in person, or by mail to: 

  • jobs@shelburnefarms.org with “Floral Assistant” in the subject line, or
  • Shelburne Farms attn: Human Resources, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482
  • No resume or access to create one? Call our Human Resource Director at 802-985-0370.

 

We recognize the resume doesn’t tell us everything so please include a response with your resume to better answer why your unique characteristics and life experience will help you in this position. We are happy to hear more about what you feel you will bring to the role.

 

At Shelburne Farms, we value equitable access to employment opportunities and career growth as central to our vision for a sustainable future.  We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to shifting our resources towards amplifying and uplifting historically marginalized communities to provide a fair and just opportunity for employment.  Candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Date Posted: June 25