Employment
Floral Designer Wanted – The Bloom Room at Swan Island Dahlias
Help Create Oregon's Most Spectacular Dahlia Experience
Fill out the application (Here...)
Swan Island Dahlias is seeking talented floral designers to help create The Bloom Room, our immersive indoor floral installation experience held during the Annual Dahlia Festival. Working alongside a team of outstanding designers, you'll transform thousands of freshly harvested dahlias into breathtaking floral displays that inspire and delight visitors from around the world.
If you're passionate about floral artistry, enjoy collaborating with other creative professionals, and love working on large-scale installations, we'd love to hear from you.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in floral design, large-scale installations, weddings, events, or floral production
- A strong artistic eye with attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Must provide your own floral tools
- Comfortable lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds
- Confident and steady working on ladders
- Flexible availability, including extended hours during installation days
Ideal Candidates Are
- Creative, dependable, and hardworking
- A strong artistic eye with attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Must provide your own floral tools
- Comfortable lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds
- Confident and steady working on ladders
What You'll Do
- Design and construct large-scale floral installations using fresh Swan Island Dahlias
- Process, condition, and prepare fresh flowers and floral materials
- Assist with the installation, styling, and finishing details of The Bloom Room
- Work alongside fellow designers to create an immersive floral art experience
Why Join Swan Island Dahlias?
For nearly a century, Swan Island Dahlias has been recognized as one of the world's premier dahlia growers. This is a rare opportunity to work with thousands of fresh, farm-grown dahlias while helping create one of the signature attractions of our Centennial Celebration. Your creativity will become part of an unforgettable experience enjoyed by visitors from across the country.
Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience.
To Apply:
- Completed Application (download and complete the application here...)
- 5 photos or a portfolio showcasing your floral design work
- A brief summary of your relevant floral design experience (attach as a separate document)
- Your availability during the installation period (attach as a separate document)
- Resume (optional but encouraged)
- Send the package to: FLORALDESIGNER@DAHLIAS.COM
What happens next:
Our team will carefully review each application, portfolio, and supporting materials. Selected applicants may be contacted for an interview or additional discussion regarding experience, availability, and the event.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond individually to every applicant. If your qualifications are a good match for our needs, we will contact you directly.
We appreciate your interest in joining Swan Island Dahlias and look forward to seeing your creativity and passion for floral design.
2026 Festival Job Posting
August & September Information:
Work Shifts are for Wednesday-Sunday. Employees must be available to work on Saturdays & Sundays. Shifts depend on the position but can be from 8 am to 6 pm. Occasionally, hours may change due to an event.
To Apply:
- Print and fill out the application (Here...)
- Bring your application In Person on ONE of the following dates:
- Monday, June 15th between 10 am-11 am
- Monday, June 15th between 5 pm-6 pm
- Tuesday, June 23rd between 3 pm-4 pm
Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed, and you will be contacted by EMAIL by July 10th if you are a good fit for one of the positions for the Annual Dahlia Festival.
We will have a couple of REQUIRED orientation/training dates before the start date to review the position and responsibilities. If you are unable to attend one of these training dates, we will be unable to hire you for the position. We will ensure you are notified of the dates once you have been offered the position, as we try to work with everyone's schedules.
Positions Available:
- THE MERCANTILE/Cut Flower Stand (18+ yrs. old) - Cashier, Restock, Customer Service
- Dahlia Consultant (18+ yrs. old) - (Dahlia Tuber Order Taker)
- Class/Instructor Support (21+ yrs. old) - specific dates of classes
- Ticket Sales (18+ yrs. old) (August 28, 29, 30 & September 4, 5, 6, 7)
- Indoor Floral Display Monitor (18+ yrs. old) (August 28, 29, 30 & September 4, 5, 6, 7)
- Trackless Train Conductor (21+ years old)
- Welcoming/Directing Traffic/Clean-up Crew (16+ yrs. old)
THE MERCANTILE/Cut Flower Stand (18+ yrs. old) - Cashier, Restock, Customer Service
The Mercantile & Cut Flower Stand Sales Associate is responsible for providing exceptional customer service while assisting guests with purchases in both the Mercantile and Cut Flower Stand. This position requires working both indoors and outdoors, maintaining attractive sales areas, processing transactions, and creating a welcoming shopping experience. Employees in this role should be friendly, professional, knowledgeable about the farm, and able to thrive in a fast-paced festival environment.
Primary Goal: Deliver an exceptional shopping experience by providing outstanding customer service, accurately processing transactions, maintaining attractive sales areas, and representing the farm with professionalism and enthusiasm in both the Mercantile and Cut Flower Stand.
Skills & Requirements:
-You love helping people and making them smile
-You're organized, dependable, and ready to pitch in wherever needed
-You are a good communicator and can start and hold a conversation with anyone
-This is an excellent role for someone who loves beautiful things, friendly faces, and a farm-fresh environment.
-Must be able to work Saturdays & Sundays
Compensation: Starting at $17.00+/hour, depending on experience
-Print and fill out the application (Here...)
Dahlia Consultant (18+ yrs. old) - (Dahlia Tuber Order Taker)
Dahlia Consultant (18+ yrs. old) - (Dahlia Tuber Order Taker)
The Dahlia Sales & Customer Service Associate is responsible for assisting festival guests with purchasing dahlia tubers for spring shipment. This role combines customer service, sales, and order processing while helping guests select varieties and understand the ordering process. Employees in this position should be friendly, detail-oriented, comfortable using technology, and enthusiastic about gardening and flowers.
Primary Goal: Create a welcoming and informative shopping experience while accurately processing dahlia tuber orders and helping guests confidently purchase tubers for spring delivery.
Skills & Requirements:
-You love helping people and making them smile
-You're organized, dependable, and ready to pitch in wherever needed
-You are a good communicator and can start and hold a conversation with anyone
-This is an excellent role for someone who loves beautiful things, friendly faces, and a farm-fresh environment.
-Must be able to work Saturdays & Sundays
Compensation: Starting at $17.00+/hour, depending on experience
-Print and fill out the application (Here...)
Class/Instructor Support (21+ yrs. old) - specific dates of classes
The Special Class Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the successful setup, operation, and completion of all special classes and workshops.
Primary Goal: Provide seamless support to instructors and participants while ensuring each special class is professionally managed from setup through cleanup.
Skills & Requirements:
-You love helping people and making them smile
-You're organized, dependable, and ready to pitch in wherever needed
-You are a good communicator and can start and hold a conversation with anyone
-This is an excellent role for someone who loves beautiful things, friendly faces, and a farm-fresh environment.
-Must be able to work Saturdays & Sundays
Compensation: Starting at $17.00+/hour, depending on experience
-Print and fill out the application (Here...)
Ticket Sales (18+ yrs. old) (August 28, 29, 30 & September 4, 5, 6, 7)
The Special Event Ticketing & Guest Experience Associate is responsible for promoting, selling, and validating tickets for special events while providing exceptional customer service and ensuring guests understand the event experience.
Primary Goal: Successfully manage ticket sales and guest entry while educating visitors about the unique special event experience and ensuring efficient, organized operations throughout the event.
Skills & Requirements:
-You love helping people and making them smile
-You're organized, dependable, and ready to pitch in wherever needed
-You are a good communicator and can start and hold a conversation with anyone
-This is an excellent role for someone who loves beautiful things, friendly faces, and a farm-fresh environment.
-Must be able to work the following days, no exceptions: August 28, 29, 30 & September 4, 5, 6, 7
Compensation: Starting at $17.00+/hour, depending on experience
-Print and fill out the application (Here...)
Indoor Floral Display Monitor (18+ yrs. old) (August 28, 29, 30 & September 4, 5, 6, 7)
The Indoor Floral Display Monitor & Guest Experience Attendant is responsible for protecting and preserving the integrity of floral displays while ensuring guests enjoy a positive, memorable experience. This role provides friendly oversight within the display area, encourages respectful guest behavior, and helps maintain the beauty and quality of the exhibit throughout operating hours.
Primary Goal: Ensure all guests can enjoy the beauty of the floral display while protecting the fresh flower arrangements and exhibit features from damage, removal, or misuse.
Skills & Requirements:
-You love helping people and making them smile
-You're organized, dependable, and ready to pitch in wherever needed
-You are a good communicator and can start and hold a conversation with anyone
-This is an excellent role for someone who loves beautiful things, friendly faces, and a farm-fresh environment.
-Must be able to work the following days, no exceptions: August 28, 29, 30 & September 4, 5, 6, 7
Compensation: Starting at $17.00+/hour, depending on experience
-Print and fill out the application (Here...)
Trackless Train Conductor (21+ years old)
The Trackless Train Driver & Guest Services Assistant is responsible for safely transporting guests between designated parking areas and the farm while providing exceptional customer service. This position ensures the safe loading, transportation, and unloading of passengers, including guests requiring ADA accessibility accommodations. Employees in this role must demonstrate patience, professionalism, strong safety awareness, and knowledge of the farm and its attractions.
Primary Goal: Provide safe, efficient, and welcoming transportation for guests while ensuring an exceptional customer experience and maintaining the highest standards of safety and accessibility.
Skills & Requirements:
-You love helping people and making them smile
-You're organized, dependable, and ready to pitch in wherever needed
-You are a good communicator and can start and hold a conversation with anyone
-This is an excellent role for someone who loves beautiful things, friendly faces, and a farm-fresh environment.
-Must be able to work Saturdays & Sundays
Compensation: Starting at $17.00+/hour, depending on experience
-Print and fill out the application (Here...)
Welcoming/Directing Traffic/Clean-up Crew (16+ yrs. old)
The Welcome & Parking Attendant is responsible for creating a positive first and last impression for every guest visiting the farm while helping maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and functionality of the property. This role directs vehicle traffic, assists guests with parking, performs grounds maintenance and cleanup duties, provides information about daily activities, and supports overall farm operations. Employees in this position must be energetic, friendly, assertive, and able to remain engaged and productive during both busy and slow periods. As highly visible members of the team, they play a key role in ensuring guests experience a welcoming, organized, and well-maintained environment from arrival to departure.
Primary Goal: Ensure guests receive a warm welcome, efficient parking assistance, and a positive final impression while supporting the overall cleanliness, organization, and success of daily farm operations.
Skills & Requirements:
-You love helping people and making them smile
-You're organized, dependable, and ready to pitch in wherever needed
-You are a good communicator and can start and hold a conversation with anyone
-This is an excellent role for someone who loves beautiful things, friendly faces, and a farm-fresh environment.
-Must be able to work Saturdays & Sundays
Compensation: Starting at $17.00+/hour, depending on experience
-Print and fill out the application (Here...)
To Apply:
- Print and fill out the application (Here...)
- Bring your application In Person on ONE of the following dates:
- Monday, June 15th between 10 am-11 am
- Monday, June 15th between 5 pm-6 pm
- Tuesday, June 23rd between 3 pm-4 pm
