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: 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.
Position: MOFGA Certification Services (MCS) Operations & Administrative Assistant
Primary Responsibilities: Assist with client-facing and staff administrative support, coordinating with the Operations Administrator & Inspection Program Manager and MCS team members as needed, in order to carry out MOFGA’s certification programs.
Hours and Salary: Hourly, part-time, 24 hours per week. $20-$21 per hour, dependent upon experience.
Location: Hybrid. This position requires some time working from MOFGA’s office in Unity, usually on Fridays.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] [email protected]. We will begin reviewing applications on June 23 on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
Position: Data Systems Manager
Primary Responsibilities: Ensure that MOFGA’s Virtuous, FileMaker Pro, and fair ticketing systems run effectively and support organizational needs, providing staff with the training, documentation, and support required for confident, efficient use.
Hours and Salary: Full-time, typically Monday-Friday. The salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000 annually, depending upon 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 Angela Haiss, operations director, at [email protected]. We will begin reviewing applications on June 23 on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
