Looking for a dynamic job on a regeneratively-minded farm? Come join our team for the 2025 season! Our open positions primarily focus on cut flower field work and farmers market staffing. This page lists the total amount of assistance we are looking for this year, and we’ve broken down positions into two job descriptions. However, if you see tasks in multiple different positions that interest you, we may be able to tailor a position to an individual's interests/needs if it's a good fit. We expect to begin interviews by late February/early March.

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To apply, please send your resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience along with 2-3 references to Kelly and Adam at willowandoakfarm@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

 

Flower Field Assistant: 4 days/week, April-October

• Harvest and process cut flowers for wholesale and retail sales

• Arrange flower bouquets for CSA and farmers market

• Assist in field tasks to bring flowers from seed to sale: bed prep, weeding, sowing, planting, trellising, bucket washing, etc.

• Potential to deliver wholesale and CSA orders (flowers, eggs, and chicken) around the Eugene/Springfield metro area, safely driving the farm’s delivery vehicle

• Potential cross training on chicken chores- May be asked to assist with chicken care on occasion

• This seasonal position runs from Apr-Oct at minimum. Additional shoulder season/winter hours may be discussed between employee and farm owners later in the season.

• Schedule: 4 days/week, Monday through Friday with Tuesday OR Wednesday off

 

Farmers Market Representative: 1-2 days/week, Sat w/ possibility of Tues

• Staff farmers market booths and assist with setup/breakdown. We attend Lane County Farmers Market in Eugene and are looking for market assistance at these times:

  • Saturdays, Mar-Oct: Approx. 6-10 hrs/week (avg 8 hours); usually requires meeting farm owner(s) at market, with occasional driving coverage to/from the farm needed.

  • Tuesdays, Jul-Oct: Approx. 5-8 hrs/week; occasional coverage needed

• Conduct sales with accurate handling of cash, card, and token transactions

• Maintain booth to present a well-stocked and neat presentation of all products

• Provide excellent customer service with kindness and enthusiasm, and talk to farmers market shoppers about our farm, answering any questions they may have about our practices and products

 

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Some experience working efficiently and effectively in an organic production farm setting. Direct experience with cut flowers or chickens is not required (We’ll train you!), but it is a plus.

• Physical ability to work on your feet for long periods of time and work in varying physical positions (standing, bending, kneeling). Ability to safely and consistently lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to work in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.).

• Clear, compassionate and direct communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. We value having a positive and reciprocally caring work culture, and good communication skills are a huge part of this!

• Proficiency working alone and with a small team.

• Desire and enthusiasm to learn, think critically and ask good questions!

• For arranging flowers: A creative practice in any visual art medium can be helpful, as it provides a basis for understanding color, form, balance, etc. in bouquets.

• For market/delivery drivers: Clean driving record; comfort safely driving a large van.

 

COMPENSATION

• $16.25-$18.00/hour DOE to start, with raises twice per year: Cost of living raise in July (proportionate with minimum wage increase), and experience-based raise in January for returning employees.

• Paid sick time provided, accruing according to hours worked.

• Abundant free flowers, free eggs each week, and discount on pastured chicken.

• Market staff: Weekly trade value of our farm products with other vendors at market

 

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Our community is stronger with diversity. We are committed to continually co-creating a work environment that honors and respects individuals in their many identities. Farm work can be difficult and is inherently political, and we want everyone to feel welcome and safe in this space. As small business owners, we are committed to the work of always improving our work environment and ensuring that everyone at Willow & Oak Farm feels heard, supported, and affirmed. Equal Opportunity Employer