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Right Hand to the Executive Director of Creative Operations

Are you the ultimate dot-connector, system-builder, and operational wizard who thrives in creative environments?

Floret is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as Right Hand to the Executive Director of Creative Operations. This isn’t just any operations role—we’re looking for someone who genuinely loves bringing order to creative chaos, who finds joy in creating systems that make magic happen behind the scenes, and who takes pride in being the person who ensures everything runs seamlessly.

About Floret

Set in Washington’s beautiful Skagit Valley, Floret is a family-run flower farm and seed company specializing in breeding new cut flower varieties for gardeners, farmers, and designers. Our thriving research and education farm is dedicated to giving flower lovers the tools and information they need to grow the gardens of their dreams.

Family is at the heart of our business, and we’re fortunate to spend our days working with a passionate team that shares our mission of bringing more beauty into the world. We value small businesses, diversity, sustainability, and quality in everything we do.

The Unicorn We Seek

You’re that rare breed who is as organized as you are adaptable, as detail-oriented as you are big-picture aware. You naturally spot inefficiencies and can’t help but create solutions. While others might find complex project workflows overwhelming, you find them fascinating puzzles to solve.

You’re the person who:

• Creates spreadsheets for fun and has color-coded systems for everything in your life
• Finds deep satisfaction in crossing items off a well-structured to-do list
• Sometimes needs to be reminded to “take a breath” as you can spin multiple plates at once
• Thrives as the behind-the-scenes force making everything work
• Has a natural curiosity that allows you to read people and situations effectively
• Takes genuine pride in supporting others’ success
• Is intuitive and naturally anticipates problems before they arise
• Builds relationships and communicates with warmth and clarity

What You’ll Do

In this Chief of Staff-type role, you’ll be the operational backbone supporting our creative endeavors across our farm, education platform, and seed company. You’ll work closely with our Executive Director to implement systems, coordinate workflows, and ensure our creative vision becomes reality—on time and to our high-quality standards.

Your day-to-day magic will include:

Operational Wizardry

• Creating and maintaining project management systems that make complex initiatives feel manageable
• Establishing workflows that transform creative vision into actionable steps
• Developing quality control processes that ensure everything we produce meets our high standards
• Building documentation that captures our best practices and institutional knowledge

Team Coordination

• Connecting the dots between team members and departments
• Tracking deliverables with a keen eye for both progress and quality
• Leading meetings that actually move projects forward
• Supporting our team with the systems they need to do their best work

Process Improvement

• Spotting inefficiencies and implementing elegant solutions
• Creating templates that save time and maintain consistency
• Developing quality assurance protocols that maintain our standards
• Building systems that scale as we grow

Cross-Functional Integration

• Ensuring seamless handoffs between teams
• Aligning timelines across departments
• Supporting initiatives that span our entire organization
• Resolving bottlenecks with practical, people-centered solutions

Who You Are

• A seasoned operational professional with 5+ years in project management, operations, or production coordination
• Someone who has successfully built and maintained systems that support creative work
• Exceptionally organized with an eye for detail that borders on supernatural
• An excellent communicator who can translate complex ideas into clear action plans
• Tech-savvy with experience in project management tools and productivity software
• A problem-solver who sees challenges as opportunities
• Calm under pressure, even when juggling multiple competing priorities
• Someone who takes pride in meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Genuinely aligned with Floret’s mission to bring more beauty into the world

Bonus points if:

• You have experience in creative industries, publishing, or content production
• You’ve worked in production management for digital or print media
• You understand creative workflows and quality control processes
• You have experience with digital platforms and e-commerce operations
• You’ve supported growing, family-owned, or mission-driven businesses
• You have knowledge of project management methodologies
• You have knowledge of the gardening world

The Details

Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Location: Remote with potential on-site work in Mount Vernon, Washington (Pacific time zone)

Compensation & Benefits: The wage for this position is in the $32–$38 per hour range. As a family-focused business that values quality in all we do, we’re committed to having thoughtful conversations about compensation with candidates who advance in our hiring process. Full-time, year-round employees are eligible for medical and dental care benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and learning opportunities. 

How to Apply

If you’re excited about this role and recognize yourself as the unicorn we’re describing, we can’t wait to hear from you! 

1. Before you begin, have your cover letter and resume ready to upload. Please make sure each of these files is under 16 MB and in one of these accepted formats: PDF, DOC, or DOCX.
2. Follow this link to complete our application and upload your cover letter and resume.
3. At the end of the application, you will be prompted to click another link to take our workplace survey (which you can also find here). This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and helps us understand your work-related strengths, behaviors, and needs compared to the requirements of the position.
4. After you finish the survey, you will receive the message: “Thank you! Your survey has been submitted.” This indicates that your survey has been successfully submitted to us.
5. Be sure to return to your original application window and click the “Submit Application” button to complete the application process. You will not receive a separate confirmation email.

Review Process

1. Our team started reviewing applications on April 14, 2025. We have received many submissions and appreciate your patience as we thoughtfully work through them.
2. Qualified applicants will be contacted via email to complete the next steps in our application process.
3. We hope to fill this position by June 2, 2025. The position will remain posted until filled.

Acknowledgments 

EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.