Farm Internships & Apprenticeships

Flower Farm Assistant

Position Overview

Start & End Date: Mid-April through Mid-October
Wages: $15 per hour
Hours: Full time

Training Opportunities

Flower farming, floral design, customer service, sales, and equipment use.

Minimum Qualifications

Able to work outdoors, lift 50 pounds, possess driver's license, and work Saturdays during market season. Experience preferred but not required.

Desired Skills

  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Ability to work independently and in teams
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service skills
  • Social media or photography skills are a plus

Other Benefits

Free weekly cut flowers.

On-Farm Housing

Not Available

About the Trainers

Naomi and Andrew Friend

Trainer Experience: We have over ten years of experience operating a flower farm and farmer-florist business and are committed to developing capable, learning-minded employees. Naomi has trained and supervised multiple full- and part-time farm staff, and we have mentored students and emerging professionals in a variety of settings, including Iowa State University and art workshops. Several past employees have gone on to start their own flower farms and floral businesses. We focus on teaching practical skills in profitable flower production, direct-to-consumer sales and basic floral design.

About the Farm

Friend's Flowers is more than just our name, it's the history of our family.