Company description
We are a conventional grower located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. We grow approximately 60 acres of mixed vegetables each season. Our primary market is retail. In addition, we sell wholesale and continually seek ways to expand our markets. In 2025, we expanded our pick-your-own strawberry operation. We strive to reduce food loss on our farm by working with organizations to end hunger in Maine.
Job description
POSITION:
ASSISTANT FIELD MANAGER
Description:
We are a conventional grower located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. We grow approximately 60 acres of mixed vegetables each season. Our primary market is retail. In addition, we sell wholesale and continually seek ways to expand our markets. In 2025, we expanded our pick-your-own strawberry operation. We strive to reduce food loss on our farm by working with organizations to end hunger in Maine.
The Assistant Field Manager position is a full-time, year-round position. Typical hours for this position are Tuesday through Saturday, 7am until 5pm. This employee should be flexible as hours and days may vary depending on the season, weather, and accommodate large harvests. Strawberry season may necessitate a shift in schedule. Winter work varies based upon annual needs, includes some plowing, and can be discussed further upon interviewing.
The ideal candidate for this position takes direction, asks for help, and is comfortable giving and accepting feedback. This employee should have a willingness to learn and work within our existing systems. The Assistant Field Manager works directly with Phil, our Lead Farmer, and is responsible for a wide variety of tasks such as field prep, pest scouting, cultivating, running irrigation, as well as various mechanical, construction, welding, woodworking, and property maintenance projects. They will work closely with Phil in field planning, forecasting tasks and maintenance, and planting schedules. The ideal candidate is confident when operating tractors and large trucks, organized, comfortable working alone, and is comfortable in self-directing and prioritizing their work.
Responsibilities:
- Mechanical field prep, tillage and marking rows to be planted
- Understand and adhere to all GAP/FSMA guidelines and SOPs outlined in our Food Safety Plan
- Work with the Lead Farmer to identify which cultivation technique, equipment, and timing to use dependent on size/type of crop, size of weeds, and field conditions
- Set up, run and manage irrigation equipment: identify and correct problems with irrigation and identify appropriate reels and nozzles to achieve accurate water coverage
- Plant crops according to SOPs to ensure proper germination and easy cultivation
Seed in plug trays by hand and/or with a vacuum seeder
- Harvest a variety of crops in accordance with SOPs and quality standards
- Operate and maintain the mechanical integrity of farm equipment, trucks, tractors and other equipment
- Property maintenance such as mowing, weed whacking, pruning, minor excavation projects
- Assist with framing and building projects on occasion
- Keep accurate records of planting and cultivation
- Respond to issues that arise at farmstand with infrastructure and perform general maintenance as needed
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years experience in a similar agricultural position
- Experience using hand and power tools
- Experience operating tractors and other large equipment
Ability to operate a manual transmission or willingness to learn
- Ability to assess mechanical issues and repair as needed, or a willingness to learn
- Ability to take initiative and make decisions independently if unexpected problems arise
- Ability to lift 60-80 lbs.
- Ability to problem-solve in a fast-moving environment
- Team-oriented
- Valid driver’s license
- High level of comfort with mechanical work
Compensation & Benefits:
- $22-25 per hour, depending on experience
- $750 per month housing stipend
- PTO is accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked in the first year
- 30% discount in our farm stand (with exception of meat, alcohol and consignment)
- Option to join Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Dental and Vision paid for in full by Jordan’s Farm).
- Option to join MERIT IRA retirement savings program
- Access to free seconds quality produce
Total compensation is negotiable
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $20/hr +
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Deadline
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