Company description

Dirt Farmers. Food Lovers. Land Stewards. 

Marr Pond Farm is an 8-acre MOFGA certified organic farm in Sangerville, Maine, established in 2016. We grow a variety of vegetables, cut flowers, and shiitake mushrooms with a strong focus on soil health and sustainability. Our products are sold through farmers' markets, restaurants, natural food stores, and wholesale buyers throughout central Maine. Committed to our community and the natural beauty of the region, we believe in the power of sustainable farming and multi-generational collaboration.

Job description

Marr Pond Farm is hiring an Assistant Farm Manager who has an enthusiasm and genuine interest in refining their knowledge of organic farming, a strong work ethic, desire to take pride in their work, and the adaptability to take on a wide array of responsibilities over the course of the season. 

Our Assistant Farm Manager, in coordination and alongside the farm owner, will be responsible for the daily management of our organic vegetable production. They will work both in groups and independently (after training) on all day-to-day operations of the farm, and will be comfortable delegating and supervising.

This position involves, but is not limited to:

• Assisting with daily farm operations and long-term planning
• Seed starting, plant propagation, and greenhouse management
• Mushroom log inoculation and yard maintenance
• Managing hand cultivation tasks like hoeing, thinning, and weeding
• Directing and optimizing Field Crew work
• Harvesting vegetables and mushrooms
• Using field maps and bed systems
• Evaluating crop readiness and communicating with farm owners
• Leading harvests and providing support and feedback to Field Crew
• Coordinating washing, packing, and fulfilling orders for markets and wholesale
• Ensuring safe food handling practices
• Operating and maintaining tractors and farm trucks
• Participating in all farm tasks and delegating as needed
• Keeping records (planting, cultivation, harvest, etc.) and holding crew accountable
• Managing time, workflow, and task transitions efficiently
• Reporting work progress and updates to farm owners
• Staffing farmers markets throughout the season

We’ll begin bringing on staff in April and end around Thanksgiving, with potential work before and after the season. Start and end dates will be agreed upon at hire.
 

The Right Person for the Job will Be:

• Positive and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoys humor in work and life
• Passionate about food and organic farming
• Self-motivated, open to feedback, and eager to learn
• Efficient with strong time management skills
• A problem solver, detail-oriented, and observant
• Comfortable delegating tasks and managing relationships
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Willing to learn new systems and provide constructive feedback
• Able to lift 50 lbs, stand, bend, and crouch for extended periods—this is a physical job.

Required Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience on a mixed vegetable farm is required; 3+ years preferred.
• Strong teamwork skills are essential. The Assistant Farm Manager must be comfortable managing the Farm Crew and providing both positive and constructive feedback.
• A valid driver’s license is required, and candidates must be safe, responsible drivers.

Preferred Experience: 

• Tractor experience and comfort driving a standard vehicle is strongly preferred.

• Experience on farms of a similar scale or with similar marketing outlets is helpful.

• Management or leadership experience in any setting is preferred.

Compensation:

Starting pay depends on experience. All farm crew members receive free vegetables for personal use, with bulk produce available for preservation at the farmers' discretion. Full-time employees get up to 3 paid sick days after the first month.

We do not offer housing but can help find local housing if needed.

We’re looking for applicants interested in long-term employment. Long-term staff are eligible for raises based on performance and commitment.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $17.00 - $20.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline