Nursery Crew Member

Carolina Farm Stewardship Association; Siler City (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and sick time

IRA with 3% matching contribution

Job summary

Mellow Marsh is seeking a full-time nursery crew member to join our team. The role focuses on hands-on nursery tasks, including potting, irrigation maintenance, order fulfillment, and customer interaction at the loading area. This is a permanent full-time position based on site in a garden/nursery setting.

The ideal candidate can perform outdoor labor year-round, work well in a team, and maintain attention to detail. English proficiency is required, and prior nursery experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform outdoor physical labor year-round in all weather conditions.
• Dependable, adaptable, and detail-oriented.
• Working knowledge of English.
• Comfortable working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Re-potting plant material
• Irrigation maintenance and repair
• Pulling orders
• Loading trucks and communicating with customers
• Weeding
• Seed collection and cleaning

Skills

Physical labor

Teamwork

English proficiency

Outdoor work

Job description

About The Farm

Mellow Marsh was founded in 1997 to provide southeastern native plants for water quality projects such as stream restoration, storm water management, wetland mitigation, and erosion control. We currently propagate over 300 different species of native trees, shrubs, grasses, and forbs. Our plants are grown from hand-collected seed, ensuring local provenance and healthy genetic diversity.

About The Farm

Mellow Marsh was founded in 1997 to provide southeastern native plants for water quality projects such as stream restoration, storm water management, wetland mitigation, and erosion control. We currently propagate over 300 different species of native trees, shrubs, grasses, and forbs. Our plants are grown from hand-collected seed, ensuring local provenance and healthy genetic diversity.

Job Description

Mellow Marsh is looking for a new nursery crew member. This job is full-time permanent.

Job Duties Include

• Re-potting plant material
• Irrigation maintenance and repair
• Pulling orders
• Loading trucks and communicating with customers
• Weeding
• Seed collection and cleaning

Required Qualifications

• Ability to do physical labor outside, year-round in all weather conditions
• Dependable, adaptable, and detail-oriented
• Working knowledge of English
• Comfortable working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a production nursery
• Experience with irrigation systems
• Experience in repair and maintenance of small engines and equipment
• Familiarity with Southeast native plants (including seed)
• Comfortable using taxonomic nomenclature and identification keys

Compensation

• Starting at $15-$18/hour, depending on experience
• Paid holidays and sick time
• IRA with 3% matching contribution