We're Hiring for 2025!
About working here
Marr Pond Farm is an 8-acre MOFGA certified organic farm in Sangerville, Maine, established in 2016. We grow a variety of vegetables, cut flowers, and shiitake mushrooms with a strong focus on soil health and sustainability. Our products are sold through farmers’ markets, restaurants, natural food stores, and wholesale buyers throughout central Maine. Committed to our community and the natural beauty of the region, we believe in the power of sustainable farming and multi-generational collaboration.
We love where we live and farm, and take great joy in sharing it with our farm crew. Our area has abundant natural beauty, and the farm is a quick drive from Peaks-Kenney state park, Sebec Lake, Moosehead Lake, the Appalachian Trail, and more. We’re also part of a close-knit community of new and established area farmers, and believe a vibrant multi-generational community is the foundation of any sustainable farm.
The Perks
- All farm crew members have access to free vegetables for their own home use. Bulk vegetables may be available for food preservation at the discretion of the farmers.
- Full time crew members receive up to 3 paid sick days, after the first month of employment.
- We do not offer housing but can assist applicants in finding housing locally if needed.
- We do not provide health insurance but can provide resources to help sign up for the health insurance marketplace. We strongly encourage all employees to carry health insurance while farming.
- We provide educational opportunities as they arise to interested employees, and maintain a wide collection of farming, gardening, permaculture, climate activism, and social justice books we’re happy to lend.
We seek applicants interested in long-term roles as our farm grows. Long-term employees are eligible for competitive raises based on performance and commitment. We’re dedicated to supporting employee growth and development.
The Farmin' Season
Farm Crew members and management will start in April and end around Thanksgiving, with start and end dates agreed upon at hire. Some work may be available before and after the season.
Preference is given to applicants available for the full season, but we will consider those who can work at least 2 months.
Typical hours are 7 am–4 pm (including a half-hour lunch), with later starts in spring and fall. During peak season, hours may extend to 40-50 per week.
Crew members may assist with harvesting and processing flowers and are expected to attend at least one farmers market per season, with most attending weekly or biweekly. The Assistant Manager attends one market per week and manages one or more markets.
Check out our job descriptions to learn more about working with us:
Farm Crew Job Description
Marr Pond Farm is hiring for part-time and full-time crew members who have an enthusiasm and genuine interest in learning about organic farming, a strong work ethic and desire to take pride in their work, and the adaptability to take on a wide array of responsibilities over the course of the season. Crew members will work both in groups and independently (after training) on all day-to-day operations of the farm.
The position includes, but is not limited to:
- Seed starting, plant propagation, and greenhouse watering
- Harvesting, washing, and packing vegetables and mushrooms
- Utilizing farm trucks and equipment to accomplish tasks
- Maintaining safe food handling practices as outlined by the farm
- Cleaning crates and harvest buckets
- Mushroom log inoculation and mushroom yard maintenance
- Transplanting and fertilizing
- Cultivation and hand weeding
- Field maintenance (trellising, laying and removing row cover, etc.)
- Record keeping
- Basic farm maintenance
- Assist in scouting for pest and disease issues
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be:
- Positive and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Enjoy physical work and embrace challenging tasks (who needs the gym when you’ve carried all those watermelons?!)
- Able to find humor in work and life
- Efficient, with a strong sense of urgency
- Passionate about good food and organic farming
- Self-motivated, dependable, and have reliable transportation (you’ll need a car due to our rural location)
- Open to feedback and eager to learn
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- A problem solver, detail-oriented, and observant
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs, standing, and bending for extended periods—this job is physical!
- Available some weekends for rotating farmers’ market duties
Experience:
- Farming experience is a plus, but not required. If you don’t have farm experience, be ready to share how your background has prepared you for the physical and mental challenges of farm work—it’s hard work, but very rewarding..
- Experience with physical, outdoor, or fast-paced work is required.
- Some familiarity with plants or gardening is helpful, but not necessary.
- Basic math skills are required.
- A valid driver’s license is required, and the ability to drive a standard vehicle is a plus!
- Experience with basic tools, basic carpentry, and a handy problem solving aptitude is helpful but not required.
Compensation
Starting pay for Farm Crew is $16-$18, depending on experience.
Assistant Manager Job Description
Marr Pond Farm is hiring an Assistant Farm Manager who has an enthusiasm and genuine interest in refining their knowledge of organic farming, a strong work ethic, desire to take pride in their work, and the adaptability to take on a wide array of responsibilities over the course of the season.
Our Assistant Farm Manager, in coordination and alongside the farm owner, will be responsible for the daily management of our organic vegetable production. They will work both in groups and independently (after training) on all day-to-day operations of the farm, and will be comfortable delegating and supervising.
This position involves, but is not limited to:
- Assisting with daily farm operations and long-term planning
- Seed starting, plant propagation, and greenhouse management
- Mushroom log inoculation and yard maintenance
- Managing hand cultivation tasks like hoeing, thinning, and weeding
- Directing and optimizing Field Crew work
- Harvesting vegetables and mushrooms
- Using field maps and bed systems
- Evaluating crop readiness and communicating with farm owners
- Leading harvests and providing support and feedback to Field Crew
- Coordinating washing, packing, and fulfilling orders for markets and wholesale
- Ensuring safe food handling practices
- Operating and maintaining tractors and farm trucks
- Participating in all farm tasks and delegating as needed
- Keeping records (planting, cultivation, harvest, etc.) and holding crew accountable
- Managing time, workflow, and task transitions efficiently
- Reporting work progress and updates to farm owners
- Staffing farmers markets throughout the season
Qualifications
The right person for this job will be:
- Positive and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Enjoys humor in work and life
- Passionate about food and organic farming
- Self-motivated, open to feedback, and eager to learn
- Efficient with strong time management skills
- A problem solver, detail-oriented, and observant
- Comfortable delegating tasks and managing relationships
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willing to learn new systems and provide constructive feedback
- Able to lift 50 lbs, stand, bend, and crouch for extended periods—this is a physical job.
Required Experience:
- At least 2 years of experience on a mixed vegetable farm is required; 3+ years preferred.
- Strong teamwork skills are essential. The Assistant Farm Manager must be comfortable managing the Farm Crew and providing both positive and constructive feedback.
- A valid driver’s license is required, and candidates must be safe, responsible drivers.
Preferred Experience:
- Tractor experience and comfort driving a standard vehicle is strongly preferred.
- Experience on farms of a similar scale or with similar marketing outlets is helpful.
- Management or leadership experience in any setting is preferred.
Compensation
Starting pay for Assistant Manager is $18-$20, depending on experience.
How to Apply
Got questions? Email employment@marrpondfarm.com and we’ll do our best to answer them!
To apply please send the following to employment@marrpondfarm.com
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.
• A cover letter that explains why you want to work at Marr Pond Farm, the position you’re applying for, and (for Crew Member positions) how many hours a week you would ideally work
• A resume or work history
• Note that applicants scheduled for interviews will be asked to provide 3 references, including at least 2 professional references, at the time of the interview. (Please note your relationship to each reference and provide a phone number and/or email address)
Marr Pond Farm is committed to centering equity and justice on our farm and in our community. We encourage LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC candidates and members of other historically marginalized groups to apply.