Who are We? With a diverse and carefully curated product line, JRT Nurseries has been providing exceptional plant material to North America. Along with a devoted client base, JRT Nurseries cultivates an experienced and dedicated team full of passion and drive within their respective departments. Surrounded by the majestic mountains and fertile soil of the Fraser Valley, the staff at JRT Nurseries welcomes you to come grow with us! JRT Nurseries is a family-operated business located in Aldergrove, British Columbia, and Lynden, Washington (Meridian Young Plants). Our horticultural expertise and temperate climate provide an ideal setting for producing exceptional nursery stock. We have over 70 acres of greenhouse growing area and just over 80 acres of additional container growing area. From our humble beginnings as a 5-acre, family-run blueberry farm, we have grown significantly to produce high-quality ornamentals, small fruits, and perennials along with a state-of-the-art tissue culture lab across four growing locations.
We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and plant-passionate Content Creator to join our Marketing Team in Aldergrove, BC. If you love plants and know how to tell stories that grow engagement, this role is for you!
Reporting to the Digital Marketing Supervisor, you will support and execute promotional campaigns across our digital platforms. You’ll collaborate closely with our Operations, Communications, and Advertising teams to craft meaningful content that reflects the beauty of our nursery and the expertise of our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write creative and informative captions for Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest that reflect our brand and educate our followers
- Collaborate with nursery staff to highlight seasonal plants, care tips, arrivals, and events
- Create short-form content like “Plant of the Week” features, garden how-tos, or myth-busting plant facts
- Develop and maintain a monthly content calendar aligned with planting seasons and nursery promotions
- Engage with the online community by responding to comments or DMs with friendly, plant-savvy replies
- Occasionally assist with longer-form blog content or email newsletter copy
Who You Are:
- A strong writer with a friendly, engaging tone and excellent grammar
- Passionate about plants—with hands-on experience in gardening, indoor plants, or horticulture
- Comfortable writing for a small business audience (gardeners, DIYers, families)
- Familiar with what drives engagement on social platforms (reels, hashtags, user-generated content)
- Can take direction from a nursery manager or marketing lead and turn it into compelling copy
- Bonus: You have photography skills or can work closely with someone who does
Requirements:
- Proven experience writing for social media (portfolio or samples appreciated)
- General knowledge of plant care: soil, watering, sunlight, pruning, etc.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Local knowledge of regional climate and planting seasons is a plus
Perks:
- Flexible schedule
- Discounts on plants and supplies
- Opportunity to grow into a larger digital content or community role
- Work surrounded by beautiful plants every day
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 25 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-06-20
Expected start date: 2025-06-20
