Employment Opportunities
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association is a broad-based community that educates about and advocates for organic agriculture, illuminating its interdependence with a healthy environment, local food production, and thriving communities. MOFGA is committed to creating an inclusive and sustainable workplace that reflects this mission. MOFGA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
There are no open positions at this time.
Position: MCS Staff Inspector
Primary Responsibilities: The Staff Inspector performs organic, compost, and MC3 inspections, including applicant, annual and unannounced inspections, pesticide residue sampling, and generates reports and other documents for MOFGA Certification Services (MCS). This position will also assist MCS with training, auditing, and evaluating inspectors in our inspector pool. Staff Inspectors are expected to work with office administration and certification specialists regarding scheduling of inspections, timely return of completed reports, and to relay any issues associated with the certification process of a particular client. During the slower inspection months (typically December-March), the staff inspector will assist other program areas at MCS, including administration and operations, inspection planning, and file review work.
Hours and Salary: This is a full-time position; normally 40 hours per week; The starting salary range for this position is $45,000-48,000 annually, dependent upon experience.
Location: This position is remote, but must be based in either Maine or New Hampshire, requiring travel within MCS’ service territory, and off-site visits to clients.
To apply, after reviewing all requirements for the position, please send a cover letter describing what most excites you about the job and what parts you think you might struggle with, and a resume to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted through July 30.
Position: MOFGA Common Kitchen Manager and Food Liaison
Primary Responsibilities: To manage and maintain the Common Kitchen, food donations, and work with Fair Staff to coordinate food at the Common Ground Country Fair. All duties are performed with the highest safety standards and in keeping with MOFGA’s Food Policy. Below is a description of the position as it currently exists. We are open to considering alternative proposals from applicants in order to cover the needs of the 2025 Common Ground Fair such as a seasonal contract.
Hours and Salary: 20 hours – Monday through Friday. Hourly. The starting wage for this position is $20 – $25 per hour, dependent on experience.
Location: Hybrid. This position requires some time working from MOFGA’s office in Unity each week.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to April Boucher, Fair Director, at [email protected]. Applications will remain open until the position is filled and we will begin application review and interview scheduling on July 7, 2025.
Position: Fairgrounds Logistics Coordinator
Primary Responsibilities: Coordination of grounds logistics relating to the Common Ground Country Fair.
Hours and Salary: This is a seasonal position, beginning on the Tuesday after Labor Day, and running through the first weekend in October. The position requires long hours during the week leading up to the Fair, and during the Fair itself.
Additional Work Hours: For Fair Set-Up, lead 7:30 a.m./7:00 a.m. logistics morning meetings and wrap up at 5:30 p.m. Hours during the Fair are 7:00 am – 7:00/6:00 p.m (Sunday). Hours after the Fair are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hourly. The range for this position is $18.50 – $21/hr + approved overtime, dependent upon experience.
Location: This position is based at the Unity main campus.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to April Boucher, Fair Director, at [email protected]. Applications will remain open until the position is filled and we will begin application review and interview scheduling on July 7, 2025.
