Calyx Farm
Calyx Farm is 2 acre organic mixed vegetable farm. We have 4 unheated high tunnels and 3 caterpillar tunnels which allows us to grow from April-December. We also grow about ¼ acre of flowers and collaborate with Half Hitch Flowers on a Pick Your Own flower field. We are an intensive production farm that focuses on low till practices, soil health and improving efficiencies. We prioritize producing high quality products while also prioritizing our crew’s well being, and a supportive work environment. We think we have an awesome crew, and think you will, too!
Location
133 N Main St North Main St, Morrill, Maine, 04952
Hours and Work Season
Field Lead 36 hours/week, Monday-Thursday, with the option for a ½ day on Friday for 40 hrs/wk Beginning of April through end of October, with part-time work available in Nov and Dec if desired $18-21/hour, DOE Field Crew 9-36 hours/week, Tuesday-Friday Middle of April through end of October $17-20/hour, DOE
Payment Type
Salary
Pay
$17-21/hour, DOE
Job Description
Ideal Candidate: Brings a positive attitude Can work hard while also not taking themselves too seriously! Arrives to work on-time, focused and ready to go Pays attention to detail Works efficiently, and thinks about ways to improve farm efficiency with every task Willingness to work solo and as part of a team Takes initiative to improve systems and is open to feedback Is interested in engaging with the farm and participating in the team Minimum one year experience on a vegetable farm required for Field Lead and preferred, but not required for Field Crew Field Lead Responsibilities: Support the farm manager in the weekly field operations. This looks like planning the priorities for the week, assisting with recordkeeping throughout all tasks, having a keen eye for cultivation needs, plant health and time pressing tasks Potential operation of walk behind cultivation tractor and paper pot transplanter, depending on experience and interest Assist with irrigation planning, needs and fixes Lead field crew on project days (in collaboration with farm manager) Field work tasks include, but are not limited to, bed prep, weeding, transplanting, trellising, row cover and tarping. Participate in harvest days and wash/pack, and support the Harvest Lead and Wash/Pack Lead Field Crew Responsibilities: Field work tasks include, but are not limited to, bed prep, weeding, transplanting, trellising, irrigation, moving tarps, taking row cover on and off, Participate in harvest days and wash/pack, with opportunity to harvest flowers, as well Opportunity to take on a focus on the farm, as interest and experience allows.
Benefits
PTO (2 weeks equivalent to number of hours worked) Work wear stipend and Labor Movement support Overtime pay if over 40 hours/week (which is a rare occurrence for crew on the farm) Vegetables, flowers and seedlings from the farm Snack bin filled monthly and plenty of popsicles and ice cream sandwiches!
What to Expect from Us
Clear communication and expectations, respect and appreciation, teamwork and trust, team and individual check-ins, and snacks.
Application Details and Deadline
To apply, please send a resume, brief letter of interest and 2 professional references by February 9th to [email protected].
Calyx Farm
- Physical Address
133 N Main St North Main St, Morrill, Maine, 04952
- Website
calyxfarmmaine.com
- Phone
2072297020