2026 Studio Lead

The Modern West Floral Co. Design Studio Lead position is a seasonal/part time paid position for someone that has the ambition to move up into a management position in the future. This position will be leading our mixed bouquet assembly as well as assisting the Field Manager in harvesting cut flowers in the early mornings, weeding, planting, maintaining the flower farm and processing flowers. This position is for someone who is very attentive to detail, works quickly and efficiently, and who is punctual and reliable and has a positive attitude. The Studio Lead position 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 detail within efficiency and working with their hands in a fast paced independent environment:

  • Harvesting of cut flowers

  • Conditioning of cut flowers

  • Assembly of mixed market bouquets.

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

  • Processing of ordered flowers

  • Cleaning and sanitizing 5 gallon buckets and other vessels.

  • General cleanliness, organization of farm and studio.

Commitment - 2-4 days a week anywhere from 8-32 hours total in the week. Mondays and Wednesdays are preferred days. May - October.

Pay - DOE $16-$25/hour. Opportunity to earn more as you gain experience and expertise.

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

  • Experience in a physically demanding job required

  • Self motivated and managing

  • Ability to perform tasks on their own

  • Efficient and quick with tasks

  • 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. Design experience - this does not need to be experience with florals - it could be photography, graphic, basically anything - how do you approach creativity?

  4. 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 STUDIO LEAD”.

Application deadline is february 14th. 

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Application deadline is february 14TH