We’re Hiring!

The Positions

We are looking for 1 full-time Crew Member and 1 part-time Crew Member to join the Six Dutchess Field & Floral Crew for the 2026 Season (February - December). Please note these are year-long positions with the option of continued employment beyond 2026.

Both positions will focus on field and tunnel growing and all aspects of planting, harvesting, post-harvest, and prep for wholesale, CSA and farmers markets. While these positions are geared largely towards flower production, there will be opportunities to contribute in other areas of the farm, too, as guided by our needs and your interests.

Flower-specific responsibilities: Bed prep & turnover, soil sampling, planting, fertilizing, weeding, pruning and dead-heading flowers, irrigation, harvesting flowers, post-harvest processing, cleaning, preparing and packing flowers for retail/wholesale outlets and farmers market, washing and sterilizing buckets, shears, trays and other equipment/spaces. Updating and refining our Farm Crew Standard Operating Procedures manual with an accurate portrayal of your daily and weekly duties.

Other responsibilities (as needed): Assisting with sheep field rotations, removing and installing mobile electric fencing, organizing honeybee equipment, assisting with on-farm events, set-up and clean-up, participating in market days (if desired).

Compensation, Benefits & Schedule

• Field Crew positions are paid hourly, $20 an hour, starting salary, for 20 hours per week (part-time) + 40 hours per week (full-time). In peak season, spring and fall, additional hours may be needed.

• Full-time employees receive paid sick leave (1 day for every 30 days worked), after three months of consecutive employment.

• Worker’s Comp provided for all employees.

• A $250 annual educational stipend for farm- or flower-related conferences, workshops, classes or trade memberships.

• 30-minute paid lunch plus paid work breaks.

• Flowers to take home, most weeks.

• Farming accessories (gloves, protective eyewear, etc.) and equipment will be provided.

• Early morning working hours are essential in springtime and summer. For full-time position, working days are Tuesday through Saturday, including one market day. For part-timers, weekends are optional.

• If you are seeking more responsibilities, there are opportunities to grow with us, in both hours and pay, as our farm expands.

• Employees are responsible for housing and transport to and from work.

• English language skills required. Spanish language a plus. Also, a love and appreciation of flowers and sheep!

• Please note, no smoking or pets are permitted on the farm, indoors or outdoors.

The Ideal Candidate

Farm work is one of the oldest and greatest frontiers for hard-working, quality-minded, honest people, who value working with their hands, on the land, and creating beauty and sustenance with nature. The rewards are many, if you value planting seeds, bulbs, corms and tubers and watching them grow and flourish; and, equally, if you are a keen observer who loves a challenge and can catch problems as they arise, especially in a climate of extreme weather conditions.

What You’ll Need to Thrive and Love this Job

You’ll need to value hard physical work and working outside in nature, both in hot and cold weather, rainy and sunny and snowy, and everything in between. Ideally, you’ll be an early riser, waking up before dawn, and starting work with us in the quiet early hours to beat the elements. If you find joy in the untold wonders that nature provides and also have the countenance and cool, quick-thinking to deal with the many real challenges of farming + climate change, you’ll probably really enjoy this job.

Success in farming requires many things. On the top of the list is a physical and mental capacity to contribute daily to an often rigorous, fast-paced and deeply rewarding agricultural practice.

Applicants should be self-motivated, reliable and punctual, adaptable, comfortable working solo and with others, eager to learn and take direction, have strong time-management and multi-tasking skills, and be in good physical condition with the ability to perform repetitive tasks such as heavy lifting, grasping, standing, bending, squatting and walking on unsteady ground.

Qualities you’ll need include efficiency, the ability to work quickly and thoughtfully, to be organized and attentive to detail, and to be observant and able to flag potential problems in the field and tunnels. To be curious and committed to developing your skills and learning many intricate details about farming and flower growing on a daily basis. You’ll be working with the essence of living things every day (plants, flowers, animals, bugs and humans) and asked to deal with both repetitive tasks and the unexpected twists and turns presented by our natural environment.

Specific to flower farming: as visual appearance is critical for premium-grade flowers, working clean and following protocols and best practices for disease prevention are imperative. We encourage mindful movement around flowers and consistency in handling, harvesting and processing. Many of the flowers we grow are new to the US market, and our ability to observe, learn and understand their growing needs is vital for success.

Specific to our farm: Six Dutchess is a small farm with a limited crew, and that means your presence and active participation are key. You will be an integral part of all facets of farmlife and running a small, diversified family farm from the field to markets. Reliability, honesty, integrity, sound judgement, flexibility and a positive attitude are qualities that are really important here. We value you and we are committed to helping you grow as a farmer and as a flower grower.

For the full-time position, previous farming, floral or related experience is required. For part-time position, previous farming or related experience preferred but not essential. Prior experience in physical or service work is highly valued here, including restaurant kitchens, bakeries, flower shops, construction, landscaping, carpentry, cleaning, or other physically rigorous work that requires stamina, physical strength, flexibility, measured movement, and attention to detail.

Contact

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to Jennifer at Jennifer@sixdutchess.com and let us know why you would like to join our team! Please indicate whether you are seeking part-time or full-time work.

Two past or current work references will be requested for serious candidates and a background check will be required for final applicants. If your qualifications match what we’re looking for, we will contact you to schedule an interview via Zoom, followed by an on-farm interview and a working trial.