Hackmatack Farm
Hackmatack Farm is a seasonal farm focused on heritage breed animals and agritourism with 30+ acres of pasture and 150+ acres of woodland. Started in 2012 on a historic family farm with roots dating back to the late 1600s, Hackmatack Farm is a unique cultural and community focal point in the region, hosting weekly community events such as open-farm days, tours and educational programs. http://www.hackmatackfarm.com
Hackmatack Playhouse for 50+ years Hackmatack has been passionate about bringing affordable theater, concerts, and cultural events to Southern Maine. Our values are centered around community engagement, education, artistic expression, and environmental preservation. Our values are critical to how we interact with each other, our community, and the land. https://www.

Location
538 School Street, Berwick, Maine 03901
Hours and Work Season
TBD based on level of commitment and engagement.
Payment Type
Salary
Pay
All earned profits from existing and future business
Job Description
The Farm Overseer will direct all aspects of the farm operation and growth at Hackmatack, including the overall vision for the farm business and infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity for a new or existing farmer(s) to evolve a small turn-key operation into a long term sustainable lifestyle business. The ideal candidate meets the following criteria:
Experienced to meet all aspects of a farm operation
Willing to act as the ‘face of the farm’ when greeting visitors at the farm and farm store
Light carpentry skills for building/maintaining fencing and other hands-on projects
Flexibility and willingness to collaborate with the land owner’s needs/expectations
Passionate about farming and community engagement with a teacher/educational approach
Responsibilities:
Grow the farm into a profitable, sustainable, and community oriented enterprise
Oversight of the farm store during public events
Manage and evolve the existing meat product business
Additional Details:
The expectation is that the Farm Overseer will retain all earned profits from the success of the business.
There is currently no housing available on the property.
The Overseer has free use of all/any existing machinery and infrastructure on the property including tractors, barns, etc.
The right candidate will collaborate with the land owner for mutual alignment of a long term business arrangement, infrastructure improvements, and overall vision.
Benefits
What to Expect from Us
Infrastructure support, flexible use of the land and pasture. Supportive and engaged community
Application Details and Deadline
Please reach out to [email protected] to discuss further.
Hackmatack Farm
- Physical Address
- 538 School Street, Berwick, Maine 03901
- Website
- Phone
- 207-632-0618