Fountain Farm
Fountain Farm is a family-owned and operated permaculture, certified organic farm in Hancock, on the lands of the Wabanaki people, located in coastal Downeast Maine. We grow vegetables, herbs, blueberries and perennials that we sell at our Farm Store, through FarmDrop, through a CSA, natural food stores, and at Farmers Market. The farm is home to a family of five, and numerous farm workers and apprentices, depending on the time of year. Our ideologies and philosophies cultivate a space of reverence, stewardship, and sustainability.
Location
641 East Side Road Hancock, Maine 04640
Hours and Work Season
Work Schedule:
Farm Store (flexible)
Monday & Thursday from 9AM – 4:00PM
Wednesdays from 1 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday from 12PM – 6:00PM
Farm Market (Set)
Sunday 7AM – 2PM – Ellsworth Farmers Market
Friday 10AM – 3PM Hancock Point Market
Deliveries
Wednesday 7AM-10AM
Social Media
Adverage 2 Hours per week (remotely)
Work averages about 30+ hours a week. For any time off taken, it is each crew member’s responsibility to arrange for others to cover their duties and chores while away. Each employee is offered 5 days PTO per season.
This is a seasonal (April 1-November1) position beginning April 1, 2025. However, we encourage individuals to reach out and inquire if they are interested in year-round employment. Were happy to discuss alternative winter opportunities in the farm.
Payment Type
Hourly
Pay
$20/hour
Job Description
General Responsibilities include:
-Participation in the monthly staff meeting.
-Professionalism and flexibility.
-Joyful attitude and general understanding of the regenerative farming movement.
-Developing and maintaining a healthy, appropriate, and communicative relationship with all staff and farm family.
-Assisting weekly preparation for farmers markets (packing ,loading,transporting,
-Stocking and organizing farm stands, setting-up signage, cleaning stores, assisting customers, selling products, as well as general tasks such as; labeling and marking products.
-Operating front desk and developing healthy relationships with customers and community. This requires using Squarespace, and social media accounts.
-Responsible for driving the farm van to and from farmers’ market and other wholesale accounts including restaurants and grocery stores.
Benefits
- $50 monthly farm store credit. Credit includes the purchase of dairy/meat products from off-farm. Credit does not accumulate or carry over month-to-month.
- 5 days PTO per season.
- Staff members become part of our CSA program for both spring and summer which provides a weekly CSA box with a value equivalent to $40.
What to Expect from Us
Training and Check-ins:
Training is done through written or verbal description and by demonstration.
There are monthly group check-ins, and one-on-one check-ins every other month, or by request.
Application Details and Deadline
To apply, send your CV accompanied by a brief cover letter as well as three references to Jordan Fountain at [email protected]
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Selected candidates may be asked to participate in a farm tour/visit before hire.
Fountain Farm
- Physical Address
-
641 East Side Road
Hancock, Maine 04640
- Phone
- 207-266-1212
