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.

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

Starts: flexible start date: April 1- May 20

Ends: late November*

Application Deadline: Open

*2019 Full Time Seasonal Crew Members will have the opportunity to apply for a Year-Round Crew position to begin in December 2019.

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

Required Qualifications:

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.

• Start in April and commit to working through November.
• One season’s work experience in an outdoor field (farming, landscaping, trail work, outdoor contracting, outdoor education etc)
• Excellent  references
• Proactive communication style
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude, agreeable disposition
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to receive corrections constructively
• Valid US driver’s license, clean driving record
• Ability to do the following:
  • Accommodate the seasonal schedule, including regular Saturday shifts
  • Work well in groups and independently
  • Think ahead
  • Lift, and walk a short distance with, 50lbs
  • Work outdoors all day in all weather condition

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 $12.50/hour. Dedicated crew members are eligible for wage increases based on performance, responsibilities and commitment.
  • Daily 30 minute paid lunch break effectively increases the starting wage to $13.28/hour for actual on-the-job hours.
• Performance-based bonuses.

Benefits:

• Paid 30 minute lunch break daily
• Free produce for your own use
• Four holidays off during peak season
• Reasonable and predictable schedule
• Exceptional employees may have opportunities for increased responsibility and long-term and/or year-round employment
• Do meaningful work in a friendly and professional work environment

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

Before you apply, please read our Farm Crew Handbook

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.