Company description

Roberts Harbor Farm is a certified-organic, saltwater farm on the island of Vinalhaven, ME. The farm is being re-established on a historic property that was first farmed over 100 years ago. 2025 will be our 6th season in operation. We grow a wide variety of produce, flowers, and herbs (on roughly two acres), which we sell through our on-site farm store on Vinalhaven and to wholesale customers on Vinalhaven and neighboring islands. In addition to our primary farming business, we operate a nursery in the spring, offer value-added seasonal food produced in our commercial kitchen, and have Monday night Dinner at the Farm events that feature a 5-course chef’s menu with wine pairings. We also host an annual fundraiser for Partners in Island Education. The farm is fortunate to enjoy widespread community support and is respected for quality and professionalism. Our vision is to be a profitable, economically and environmentally sustainable business that makes an ongoing, significant contribution to Vinalhaven’s food system.

Job description

About the Job

Come join a well-established, organic farm off the coast of Maine. Learn from a seasoned organic farm manager with support from the farm's highly-engaged owners. We are a hard-working, fun team. Enjoy doing meaningful work, valued by Vinalhaven's special community, while you grow and learn.

We have full-time work available May 15 - September 15. Your job responsibilities may include planting, transplanting, weeding, thinning, suckering, harvesting, pack-out, setting up and selling at the farm stand, assisting in livestock care, egg collection and processing, deliveries, bouquet making, and the documenting of farm activities. All of your job responsibilities require vigilance to efficiency, quality, and customer service. The work is physically challenging, but typically satisfying.

Job Requirements

• 40 hours per week, including Saturday, in all weather
• Commitment to entire engagement
• Timeliness, in keeping with early start times such as 7:30 am.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Previous farming experience is preferred, but not required
• Experience doing outdoor, physical work is a plus
• Demonstrated interest in organic agriculture and community engagement

The Intangibles

• Strong work ethic and ownership of results
• Great attitude and open mindedness
• Physical and mental endurance
• Ability to work quickly
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions closely
• Desire to contribute to a positive, collaborative farm team

Our Commitment to You

Hands-on experience and training in all aspects of organic farming including:

• Soil management
• Seed propagation and transplanting
• Harvesting
• Crop rotation
• Cover cropping
• Irrigation
• Organic pest control
• Organic Fertilizers
• Pastured livestock
• Marketing and sales
• Bi-weekly stipend commensurate with experience
• Room to grow and learn

Communal housing available.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

February 01, 2025