Veggies to Table

Veggies to Table seeks a passionate and energetic farm manager to work in
conjunction with a crew, the founders of Veggies to Table, and a lot of motivated
volunteers.

We are in search of someone committed to organic, no-till farming who is
excited to help us work on our acre and a half of diversified vegetables, fruit,
flowers, herbs, and a small orchard.

Our ideal candidate: Someone who has experience with organic no-till
practices, volunteer management, flowers, and is excited to build not only our
farm, but community connections. Someone who loves being a part of a
community and is enthused to work toward our goal of helping to end hunger in
Maine and to create joy with flowers.

Ideal Qualifications: -Minimum 3 years organic farming, ideally no-till but this is
not a necessity -Experience and knowledge of fruit, vegetable, flower and herb
production from seed to table/bouquet

Desired Qualities:
 Organized
 Curious -Proactive
 Excellent Communication skills
 Collaborative
 Interested in building community
 Reliable
 A Multitasker
 A team player who is also able to work independently
 Attention to detail

Desired qualifications and experiences:
 A willingness and ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, under
potentially strenuous conditions – heat, rain, sun, wind, and cold.
 Preparedness and a positive attitude are essential for success.
 A detail-oriented approach, with considerable attention to order, and
cleanliness. An ongoing commitment to improving systems and practices.
 Timely email and/or phone communication.
 Knowledge Word and Excel is a plus.
 A strong desire to produce food of the highest nutritional, culinary, and
ecological quality.
 Desire to continue to learn and grow as a person and farmer. We will
encourage and support personal development and growth at Veggies to
Table through classes, online resources, and mentors.
 Excellent interpersonal skills. We have students and volunteers on the
farm daily

More information: There is always a lot to do on the farm.

 Being able to transition between different tasks easily will be important.
 Having vision and common sense to deal with whatever comes along in a
calm manner is key.
 An ability to notice what might need to be done, communicating that and
shifting when needed (things change all the time on a farm) is essential.
 We work hard and with enthusiasm. We adore what we do and want you
to adore it as much as we do.
 Being around a crew of equally enthused lovers of food and beauty
invigorates us.
 Helping our community and being a part of a community is of utmost
importance to us and someone who enjoys that connection will thrive

To recap:
 Applicants should be hard working, enthusiastic and reliable —able to
work for long days in all weather conditions.
 Farm work is fast paced and rewarding but also physically demanding.
 This position is for the 2023 farm season; exact start and end dates can be
flexible but would generally be from April – November. Year-round
positions are possible and will be considered based on experience and
ability.