Company description

Apple Creek Farm is an organic livestock farm in Bowdoinham Maine owned and operated by Abby Sadauckas & Jake Galle. The farm is managed by Abby and Jake and their roles support each other to ensure the smooth running of farm operations.

2026 is the farm’s 12th season. While the farm is located on two primary properties, we also lease additional acreage for hay making and grazing throughout Bowdoinham and in Brunswick

The farm primarily markets livestock products year-round at farmers’ markets, through CSAs and local foods markets near Brunswick, Maine. The farm also sells farm goods online and at regional events.

The farm crew assists with the day-to-day farm management and helps to complete projects that will support the farm over time.

Applicants ideally have prior experience farming or in a similarly physical occupation with a preference for those with prior experience working with animals. Because the work is repetitive and frequently physically demanding, it is best suited for those that enjoy physical pursuits.

An ideal applicant loves to learn new skills, is reliable, curious, and self-motivated to learn about livestock husbandry and rotational grazing. Our ideal candidates enjoy people almost as much as animals and are willing to practice good communication on and off the farm. They are observant and detail-oriented with a proactive approach to new work environments. They are willing to take direction and can speak up and ask for clarification.

In 2026 we have two available positions, both of which include day-to-day operations on the farm and retails sales. Training is offered for all aspects of the positions. Complete job descriptions along with a sample weekly schedule can be found on our website.

Job description

We are hiring for a position on our farm & market crew for the 2026 season, from April – December. This position will participate in weekly farmers’ markets, assist with our egg enterprise, sell the farm’s products at farmers' markets and events and assist with daily livestock chores.

This position primarily serves the farm's retail customers in the following ways;

• Set-up market display
• Greet customers and provide friendly and informed customer service
• Learn product offerings, usage, and pricing
• Make recommendations based on customer needs
• Perform retail sales using a point-of-sale system
• Monitor and record inventory
• Safely handle products to maintain quality of packaging and food safety
• Collect, wash, and package eggs
• A valid driver’s license is helpful to fulfill job duties

This position secondary responsibilities include the following:

• Assist with daily livestock chores including feeding, watering & health monitoring
• Collect, wash, sort, and pack eggs for markets and wholesale accounts
• Assist with rotational grazing including setting up, taking down, moving, and electrifying temporary fences
• Assist with hay production including tractor work, moving, and stacking bales
• Assist with construction projects including fencing, general carpentry, & painting
• Assist with brush and tree clearing
• Assist with on-farm events
• Set-up & operate the farm’s retail market stand
• Greet customers and provide friendly and informed customer service
• Learn product offerings, usage, and pricing
• Perform retail sales using a point-of-sale system
• Safely handle products to maintain quality of packaging and food safety

Compensation & Hours:

A two-week paid trial period will begin from date of hire. Starting hourly pay between $17-20 based on abilities and experience. Additional compensation includes $35 worth of farm products each week, accrued paid time off, and workers compensation insurance.

This position is part-time (20 hours) in April. The position increases to full-time (40 hours) May – November. Our ideal schedule would be five 8-hour days Tuesday – Saturday. The work schedule will be set monthly with consideration for time off and on-farm needs. There is opportunity for hours, rate of pay and length of employment to increase as the season progresses and as experience and knowledge are gained.

Housing is not offered as part of this position, though we will assist you in finding local housing or additional employment if desired.

Required Qualifications:
1. Friendliness and enthusiasm for working with people
2. Ability to think on your feet and to solve problems in the moment
3. Desire to learn about our products and farm
4. Valid driver’s license required to fulfill job duties
5. Willingness to work outdoors – rain or shine

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Retail experience
2. Interest in cooking and food
3. Attention to detail and ability to remember names
4. Flexibility and ability to manage several tasks at once

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 collaboratively as a member of the farm crew;
• Demonstrate reliability, flexibility and punctuality;
• Practice good communication skills;
• Have a desire to learn and to improve work methods
  
  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 different objects weighing between 10- 60 pounds repeatedly;
• Spend long hours walking;
• Perform repetitive and monotonous tasks;
• Work outside for most of the day, despite inclement weather
• Move and set-up market displays on a regular basis.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

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Deadline

February 16, 2026