Wanderwood
Wanderwood connects guests and our community to vitally important forests, fields, lakes, streams and agricultural lands that surround us. We are a sustainable events business (hosting weddings, overnight guests, and other celebrations) built around an organic farm. We are committed to wholesome food and farming, sustainable building and landscaping, healthy living, and natural beauty. We aim to provide caterers, overnight guests and our community, with produce grown on our farm and working forest. Our goal is always to create a kind, supportive, fun, and active place to work as a cohesive farming team.
Our farm sells to caterers and restaurants, has a small CSA, and sells at our weekly on site farm stand.
Location
Nobleboro, ME 04555
Hours and Work Season
Seasonal for the 2024 Farming season; ends in mid-November 2024
Start Date: ASAP
• $15 to $18 an hour, based on experience – 20 hours / week
• Schedule outline: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Friday 8:30 am – 1:30pm (weather dependent). Schedule will shift earlier in the heat of the summer.
Payment Type
Pay
$15 to $18 /hr
Job Description
Farm assistant tasks will be directed and supervised by the farm managers. Responsibilities will include:
• Starting seeds and maintaining seedlings in an indoor growing space; observing and reporting on seedling health.
• Prepping planting areas using hand and mechanical tools.
• Planting seedlings and direct seeding outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Observing growing plants for signs of pests and disease.
• Pruning growing plants.
• Weeding and maintaining growing plants.
• Working with purpose both independently and with a team.
• Washing and packing produce following food safety protocols.
• Keeping farm records.
• Assisting with marketing and produce sales at weekly on-site farm stand.
• Managing and maintaining produce inventory and freshness in walk-in cooler.
• Working on farm infrastructure (irrigation, tool storage, etc.) as needed.
• Interfacing with guests during farm related programs and workshops
Benefits
- Weekly share of organic produce from the farm
- Access to forest and wetland trails, Pemaquid Pond
What to Expect from Us
We are a small team managed by Matt and Kelsey (owners / farm managers) and we work cooperatively. All team members are asked to communicate with each other clearly and to respect and honor differences. We are an inclusive and LGBTQ+ friendly team.
Application Details and Deadline
• See attached job posting for specifics
• Please send a resume and a short cover letter that explains your interest in Wanderwood and expands on relevant work experience. Provide three references and how best to contact them. Email these as attachments to [email protected] with the subject line “2024 Wanderwood Farm Assistant – Your Name”
• Applications accepted on a rolling basis until 6/15/24
Wanderwood
- Physical Address
-
79 Sidelinger Road,
Nobleboro, ME 04555
- Phone
- (207) 370-4086
