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This job expired on March 04, 2019

Organic Farm Crew Full-Time/Seasonal Two Farmers Farm

  • Date Posted January 03, 2019
  • Location Scarborough, ME
  • Category Agriculture
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description

Two Farmers Farm is a certified Organic four-season vegetable farm located on a historic farmstead in Scarborough, Maine. We’re a team of hardworking farmers using high-production systems, mechanization, and season-extension to grow a diversity of crops for local farmers’ markets, grocers, and restaurants. We strive to exemplify the potential for farmers to maintain a high quality of life while achieving excellent land stewardship, equitably supporting all members of the farm team, preserving rural heritage, and furthering the movement for a more sustainable food system.

Our farm crew is made up of the farmer-owners, Kelsey and Dominic, two full-time year-round Assistant Managers, and two full-time seasonal farmers. Dominic’s parents also work on the farm and at farmers’ markets part-time. Part-time staff will occasionally join us at the farm or farmers’ markets, depending on the season.

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities - Job Description

Crew Members work alongside the Managers and Assistant Managers to complete much of the day-to-day work of growing and harvesting our organic produce. General duties may include:

  • Harvesting, washing and packing produce
  • Transplanting
  • Greenhouse seeding & propagation
  • Trellising
  • Cultivation and hand weeding
  • Mulch laying and removal
  • Field preparation and cleanup
  • Record-keeping
  • Farm maintenance
  • Mowing and line trimming
  • Row cover management
  • Disease and pest scouting
  • Staffing farmers’ markets
  • Crate washing
  • Other duties as directed
 

Farming experience is not required. Applicants with no farming experience will be trained on the job. Even applicants with farming experience must be prepared to break old habits and develop new skills to conform with the specific expectations at Two Farmers Farm.

 

Starts: April Ends: late November App Deadline: Open

 

Hours: 40-45 hours/week: Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday

 

Required Qualifications:

  • One season’s work experience in an outdoor field (farming, landscaping, trail work, outdoor contracting, outdoor education etc)
  • Excellent  references
  • Ability to accommodate the seasonal schedule, regular Saturday shifts
  • Proactive communication style
  • Ability to work well in groups and independently
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to think ahead
  • Positive attitude, agreeable disposition
  • Eagerness to learn and willingness to receive corrections constructively
  • Valid US driver’s license, clean driving record
  • Ability to lift, and walk a short distance with, 50lbs
  • Ability to work outdoors all day in all weather conditions
 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Interest in being a long-term part of our team, in either a seasonal or year-round capacity
  • Some farming experience
 

Compensation:

  • Starting pay is $12/hour. Staff are paid every two weeks via direct deposit
  • Bonuses are awarded based on performance

 

Benefits:

  • Paid 30 minute lunch break daily
  • Free produce for your own use
  • Four holidays off during peak season
  • Flexible time off between November-March (for year-round crew members)
  • Exceptional employees may have opportunities for increased responsibility and long-term and/or year-round employment
  • Do meaningful work everyday with friendly people who care!
We think that you’ll love being part of our farm team, but don’t take our word for it! Read our farm crew testimonials.

Curious about a typical day on the farm? Read this.

Before you apply, please read our Farm Crew Handbook

To Apply: Complete this online application

Two Farmers Farm is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all people regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

Compensation this position is : hourly Application instructions
This job expired on March 04, 2019
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