Feral Flora is an Ann Arbor, Michigan based business that specializes in ecological landscape design, installation and maintenance, as well as native plant propagation. The majority of our client base is residential, and we pride ourselves on bringing high quality work and customer service to each job. We strive to be stewards of the earth by using native plants and landscape practices with minimal inputs. It is our goal to integrate these practices with existing natural systems, reconnecting people to place.  

Job Posting: Crew Member (Plant Nursery)

Feral Flora is seeking a crew member for our native plant nursery to aid in the production of 180+ Michigan genotype species, from seed to sale. Perennial nursery work includes watering, transplanting, and general care of native plants, set-up and tear-down for public sale days, greenhouse and site maintenance, and assistance in the preparation of nursery orders. 

Hours and Compensation: This position will consist of 3-4-day weeks (up to 32 hrs/wk) from March 31st through August 1st. Potential part-time hours may be available August through October if weather and workload allows. Saturday and Sunday availability is required.

Starting pay of $16/hr’+’, dependent upon experience. $20/hr is the maximum pay for this position. Feral Flora also provides paid vacation, a year-end profit sharing bonus, quarterly massages, continuing education opportunities, and retirement benefits (after two full years), plus lots of free plants.

Minimum qualifications:

• Ability to work outdoors under various weather conditions
• Ability to lift objects up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to perform quality work with minimal supervision in an efficient manner
• Strong interest in plants and willingness to learn more about them
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license 
• Experience in nursery work, plant propagation, botany, kitchens or farming 

Desired qualifications:

• Interest in ecology and native habitats
• Michigan native and exotic plant identification
• Experience in landscaping, natural areas stewardship, or related field 

Please send a resume and cover letter no later than March 5th to: ashley@feral-flora.com

Ashley Schilling

Nursery Manager & Stewardship Director

Feral Flora, LLC

www.feral-flora.com