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Farm Lead / Field Lead & Market Manager

Full-Time • Seasonal with Potential for Year-Round
5 days/week (including weekends)
Juniper Farm — Basalt, Colorado

Juniper Farm is a small, intensively managed cut flower farm in the Roaring Fork Valley, serving weddings, local markets, and wholesale outlets. We’re looking for a skilled, motivated Farm Lead who wants to be part of a very small team.  

This role is ideal for someone who has experience farming and is interested in stepping into a role with more leadership potential. I am looking for someone who cares, notices details, moves efficiently, problem-solves, and takes real pride in the results.

Position Summary

As Farm Lead, you’ll work closely with Abby (owner/farmer/florist) to carry out weekly plans, help manage irrigation, maintain crop health, and keep the farm operational and thriving.

This is not a traditional “farm manager” role with a big crew and lots of delegation.
This is a small-team, high-ownership role where you contribute directly to every part of production including: planting, weeding, harvesting, bed prep, irrigation, market prep and market sales.

You’ll help shape the future of the farm while also staying hands-on and fully engaged in the work.

Weekly Schedule (Typical)

Monday – Big farm day: major projects, planting, bed prep, weeding
Tuesday – Harvest; wash/pack; prepare for deliveries/CSA/market
Wednesday – Off
Thursday – Off
Friday – Additional harvest, weeding, project work, prep for Sunday
Saturday – Harvest and prep for Sunday market
Sunday – Solo farmers market, engaging with customers and representing the farm

This rhythm may flex based on weather, weddings, and crop needs. We are open to discussing different 2-days off for the right candidate. Additionally, we are open to scheduling weekends you could take off on occasion.

Key Responsibilities

Farm Production (Flowers First)

• Execute weekly field plans (planting, weeding, bed prep, trellising, harvesting)

• Maintain high-quality flower production across annuals, perennials, and foliage crops

• Monitor plant health and alert Abby to issues early

• Help manage irrigation throughout the day (perform basic checks)

• Maintain clean, organized workspaces

• Prep beds efficiently using small-scale tools and systems

Harvest & Post-Harvest

• Harvest to Juniper Farm standards (clean cuts, hydration, stem length)

• Prepare buckets, organize cooler space, and maintain quality control

• Load and prep for Sunday markets and weekly deliveries

Farmers Market

• Solo Saturday harvest + Sunday market setup

• Represent Juniper Farm with professionalism, warmth, and product knowledge

• Manage sales, customer conversations, and booth flow

• Keep track of inventory + weekly market notes

Team Collaboration & Communication

• Work in sync with owner and small crew

• Communicate clearly about daily progress, needs, or issues

• Help guide seasonal staff or volunteers

• Be proactive, responsible, and able to make independent decisions

• Bring positive energy to a small, hardworking team

Who You Are

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• Someone who loves the physical work of farming

• Motivated, reliable, and genuinely proud of doing things well

• Comfortable working independently for long stretches

• Detail-oriented and able to maintain high standards without micromanagement

• Fast, efficient, and organized

• Experienced in small-scale farming (flowers or vegetables)

• Excited about being a key part of a small team rather than managing a big one

• Willing to take ownership, solve problems, and keep the farm running smoothly

• Happy interacting with customers at market

• Passionate about flowers, soil, seasons, and craft

If you want to be “the right hand” on a growing flower farm and take on meaningful responsibility while still doing the work hands-on, this is the job.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of hands-on farm experience (flowers a bonus)

• Comfortable with irrigation systems or ready to learn quickly

• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in all conditions

• Reliable, communicative, punctual

• Enjoy working alone sometimes, and on a tiny team always

• Valid driver’s license

• Willing to work weekends (Saturday harvest + Sunday market)

• Bonus if you have any floral experience (making bouquets, arrangements, etc.)

Compensation & Details

• $25+/hour, DOE (depending on experience), with the option for higher pay depending on experience and ability to take on greater responsibility.

• Seasonal (April–Oct) with potential winter hours

• Farm products. Option to grow small area for your own.

• Paid training in farm systems, irrigation, and flower harvest quality

• Opportunity for expanded responsibility in year 2 if desired

We are always looking for experienced designers to add to our roster! Please reach out with interest and experience.

At this time, we are not hiring for seasonal help. We typically do this January - March. If you are interested please check back then.