WE’RE HIRING!

The Maine Flower Collective (MFC) is a growing, member-owned cooperative that provides Maine flower growers and wholesale buyers with a centralized sales network and product delivery system. Our goal is to get local flowers in the hands of Maine wholesale buyers in more sustainable ways through a virtual marketplace with a MFC Hub located in Brunswick, Maine. Please read more about the Collective here.

We are now accepting applications for a the following positions - Alternate Delivery Driver, Aggregation Assistant . Job descriptions are outlined below. Please send a current resume with a cover letter expressing your qualifications and interest to manager@maineflowercollective.org (please include job title in the subject line). Experience working with flowers is preferred for all positions. Cover letters and resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Alternate DELIVERY DRIVER

SEASONAL, 8-20 HOURS PER WEEK

Delivery Drivers report to the MFC Operations Manager to pick-up, aggregate and distribute Maine-grown flowers ordered by local florists and floral designers through the Maine Flower Collective. This position is based out of the MFC Hub located in Brunswick, ME 1-3 days per week, with driving shifts taking place across the state on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and the potential for Thursday shifts as well. Essential duties and responsibilities are outlined below.

Compensation: Starting at $19/hour

Anticipated start and end date: June 9th through September (with the possibility of shifts into October/November/December)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assist in preparations for weekly flower pick-ups and deliveries
Review weekly pre-order and delivery routes prepared by Operations Manager
Sort and fulfill flower orders according to MFC quality standards
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance and a high level of customer service
Clean delivery vehicle and work areas of flower debris after each use
Assist in bucket washing on a weekly basis
Flower pick-up and delivery responsibilities:

Drive MFC vehicle to both receive orders from growers and deliver orders to buyers
Maintain awareness of quality standards throughout pick-up and delivery process
Careful loading & unloading of flower orders during pick-up and delivery routes
Troubleshooting in the event of unexpected challenges
Amenable to a flexible schedule

REQUIREMENTS

Ability & willingness to drive for up to 7 hours a day with a 30 min. break.
Must have current driver's license with a clean driving record
Strong customer service experience and good communication skills
Punctuality and reliability
Positive attitude
Ability to manually lift and move up to 50 lbs on a regular basis

Extensive, repetitive physical activity required including bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying, lifting and transferring flower buckets
Prolonged sitting on driving routes

Attention to detail and upholding quality standards
Flower knowledge preferred, however, willingness to learn about flowers essential
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative small team

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE

As this position is for an alternate it could range from 1-3 days per week, typically ranging between 8 - 20 hours to sporadic shifts throughout the season, based on the pick-up and delivery needs of the Collective week-to-week. Must be available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays which will be spent driving state-wide pick-up and delivery routes; there will be the potential for delivery shifts on Thursdays as well. In addition to solo time on the road, delivery drivers will be expected to help with the loading/unloading, receiving, sorting and organizing of flower orders together with MFC Operations Manager and others. Please note that this will be a physically demanding job.

To Apply: Please submit a current resume and cover letter to manager@maineflowercollective.org and include the position you are applying for in the subject line.

AGGREgation assistant

SEASONAL, 10 HOURS PER WEEK

The Aggregation Assistant will report to the MFC Operations Manager to receive and sort floral product ordered by local florists and floral designers through the Maine Flower Collective. This position is based out of the MFC Hub - 1 day per week (Tuesdays). Essential duties and responsibilities are outlined below.

Compensation: Starting at $19/hour

Anticipated start and end date: June - September

Location: Brunswick, ME

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assist in hub preparations for receiving of product
- Washing and filling buckets with fresh water
- Setting up buyer order stations
Sort product into designated pre-order and market floor buckets
- Check items off of orders as they are being sorted
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance and a high level of customer service
Clean work areas of flower debris
Assist in bucket washing on a weekly basis
Maintain awareness of quality standards throughout aggregation process
Careful loading & unloading of flower orders during receiving and sorting
Amenable to a flexible schedule

REQUIREMENTS

Must have current driver's license with a clean driving record (in the case that you need to operate a van)
Strong customer service experience and good communication skills
Punctuality and reliability
Positive attitude
Ability to manually lift and move up to 50 lbs on a regular basis

Extensive, repetitive physical activity required including bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying, lifting and transferring flower buckets

Attention to detail and upholding quality standards
Flower knowledge preferred, however, willingness to learn about flowers essential
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative small team

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE

This position is designed as 1 day per week, totaling 10 hours. Tuesdays are required shifts and will be spent at the MFC Hub during receiving and sorting hours. If interested, more hours are available to fill in as our Alternate Delivery Driver on weeks when it is needed (please review the Delivery Driver job description above).

To Apply: Please submit a current resume and cover letter to manager@maineflowercollective.org and include the position you are applying for in the subject line.