Zephyros Crew– Flower Farm
Last Updated On: enero 29th, 2025 at 11:42AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:11466 3725 Rd.
Paonia, Colorado, 81428
Primary Contact: Emma
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: 310-433-1722
Email: info@zephyrosfarmandgarden.com
Website: https://www.zephyrosfarmandgarden.com/welcome
Internship information
General Farm 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, Crested Butte, and Telluride. 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.CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: April 15
Internship Ends: October 15
Number of Internship Available: 2
Application Deadline: February 15
Minimum Length of Stay: April-October
Internship Details:
This position 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. Be ready to start at 6:00 AM each day and work 8 hours, although start time will vary and the ability to work longer days when necessary is required. We generally take a 30-minute lunch around noon.
To Apply:
Please email two things to info@zephyrosfarmandgarden.com:
- An updated resume that includes job experience, education, two professional references, an optional personal reference, and contact information.
- In the body of your email or in a separate document, answers to the following questions:
- Please describe yourself (250 words max).
- Why are you interested in working at Zephyros?
- What relevant work and/or management experience do you have?
- What are your future goals in relation to farming?
- What are your strengths in a team dynamic?
- How does your ideal manager or supervisor behave?
- What are your biggest concerns about the job?
We look forward to hearing from you!
Educational Opportunities: There is plenty to learn, by doing, from several experienced farmers here. You will learn the names and stage of harvest of over 100 flower varieties, greenhouse management, IPM, cultivation, irrigation, cover cropping, and floral design among many other topics.
Skills Desired: Experience in a physically-demanding job Farming experience preferred Passion about sustainable agriculture and farming Ability to learn to identify and distinguish between specific characteristics of our 100 species of cut flowers Sense of humor An efficiency mindset Ability to work independently or as a group Ability give and receive critical feedback Dog friendly
Meals: no
Stipend: $17-20/hour
Housing: no
Preferred method of Contact: email
