Apple Creek Farm is a diversified, organic livestock farm located in Bowdoinham, Maine. The farm produces grass-fed & organic meats and eggs year-round for our community. Farm products are available through on-farm order & pick-up, farmers market and select local food retailers. 

Located 40 minutes north of Portland Maine, Bowdoinham is a beautiful small town adjacent to the 295 corridor. Despite its size our town is incredibly supportive of the strong community of farmers here. Situated near the beautiful Merrymeeting Bay there are plenty of places to swim after a day of making hay or to explore on your days off. 

Apple Creek Farm is hiring for a seasonal assistant farm manager for the 2020 season, starting April 15 and ending September 30. We are a diversified farm, and expect this team member to work closely with owners to complete all aspects of certified organic livestock, egg and hay production including:

• Perform daily livestock chores including feeding, watering and health monitoring
• Wash, sort, and pack eggs for markets and wholesale accounts
• Assist with daily pasture rotations including setting up, taking down, moving and electrifying temporary fences
• Assist in livestock health maintenance throughout season
• Assist with hay production including tractor work, stacking on wagon and in barn.
• Assist with infrastructure and construction projects including fencing, general carpentry and painting
• Assist with brush and tree clearing

  Compensation & Hours:

  We are offering 16-24 hours per week. Our ideal schedule would be two 8-hour days (Tuesday & Friday) and two 4-hour days (Thursday & Saturday). Days of the week and total number of hours is negotiable. Hourly pay is commensurate with experience and our compensation package includes $35 worth of meat and eggs per week. There is opportunity for hours, rate of pay and length of employment to increase as the season progresses and experience and knowledge are gained.

  Required Qualifications:

  1. Prior experience on a working farm
  2. Interest in organic livestock farming
  3. Willingness to work within our farm system and flexibility in working with diverse personalities   

  Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Experience working with livestock including cows, goats, sheep and/or poultry
  2. Experience with pasture management and/or rotational grazing
  3. Basic carpentry and/or chainsaw experience

  A Successful Candidate Will…

  • Have a positive outlook and sense of humor;
  • Exercise good judgment, demonstrate initiative and active engagement in the work;
  • Work well independently and as a member of the farm team;
  • Demonstrate reliability, flexibility and punctuality;
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills within our team setting;
  • Have a desire to learn, improve work methods and learn about our farm system

  Physical Demands:

  Farming is both rewarding and demanding work. The successful candidate will be able to monitor and prepare for the predicted weather and remain calm and focused on the task at hand. Safety is important to us and as such a successful candidate will learn to operate equipment safely. It is necessary for the candidate to be able to: 

  • Maintain a brisk and focused working pace all day;
  • Move objects up to 50 pounds repeatedly;
  • Spend long hours walking;
  • Perform repetitive and monotonous tasks;
  • Work outside for the majority of the day, despite inclement weather