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: Operations & Administrative Assistant
Primary Responsibilities: This part-time position assists 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. This position is structured to enhance the functioning of MCS’s workflow and elevates MCS’s communication with clients, colleagues and the public with a strong focus on optimum customer service and quick turnaround of time-sensitive projects. Provides targeted support to the certification (MCS) team throughout the annual cycle.
Hours and Salary: Hourly, part-time (24 hours/week). Starting salary range of $23.22/hour annually. MOFGA has an excellent benefits package, including paid dental and vision insurance, and parental leave. Employees receive a generous paid time off package, including vacation and sick time, three personal days, two week-long office closures, 14 paid holidays annually, and a sabbatical after seven years of employment.
Location: This position is hybrid, in-office presence is typically required on Fridays each week, and also required as needs arise throughout the year, including renewal updates, mailings, meetings, training, the Common Ground Country Fair, etc.
Click here to apply. We will begin reviewing applications on May 1st, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
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.