2026 Flower Farm Intern

Want to learn techniques and sustainable practices for operating a small scale farm in the Mountain West? The Modern West Floral Co. Flower Farm Intern position is a seasonal/part time paid work-learn position that would assist in harvesting cut flowers in the early mornings, weeding, planting and maintaining the flower farm and processing flowers and assembling bouquets. We are looking for someone who is very attentive to detail, works quickly and efficiently, who can work outdoors in heat and sun, is punctual and reliable and has a positive attitude. The Flower Farm Intern will be working at MWFC’s small flower farm in Silt, CO. They are responsible for their own transportation, lunch, water, and proper attire - tools will be provided. Please see more information below:

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position is for someone who loves to be outside and working with their hands in a fast paced, independent environment:

  • Weeding, sowing, transplanting and general farm tasks for ½ acre cut flower farm

  • Harvesting of cut flowers

  • Conditioning of cut flowers

  • Assembly of market bouquets.

  • Cleaning and sanitizing 5 gallon buckets.

  • General cleanliness, organization of farm and studio.

Commitment - 1-3 days a week anywhere from 8-24 hours total in the week. Early March-late October- flexible with start and end dates.

Pay - $15.50/hour

Opportunity to become a full time position and/or continue into the next season.

DESIRED QUALITIES:

Looking for someone with the following characteristics:

  • Very attentive to detail

  • Self motivated and managing

  • Ability to perform tasks on their own

  • Likes to be outside, hardy

  • Careful, patient

  • Reliable and PUNCTUAL

  • Honest

  • Positive Attitude

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a resume, contact info for 1-2 references and a 1-page essay containing:

  1. Introduction of yourself and life experiences

  2. Past work experience.

  3. Availability (include your ideal start and end date as well as availability at a weekly scale).

Please email submissions to: vanessa@modernwestfloral.com with A subject line that reads “2026 flower farm intern”.

Application deadline is february 14th. 

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Application deadline is february 14TH