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.
Location
471 Flanders Hill Road Sangerville, Maine
Hours and Work Season
Crew members will start in May and finish the week before Thanksgiving, with exact dates to be agreed upon at hire. Preference is given to applicants available for the full season, but we’ll also consider those able to commit to at least 2 months. The work week runs Monday through Friday. 7am-3pm, start and finish time may vary through out the season. 40-50 hours a week can be expected in height of season. Some Saturdays may be included as that is a market day. Part time will be considered depending on availability.
Payment Type
Hourly wage
Pay
$16-$18/Hour
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 • Staffing farmers markets and making deliveries (All employees are expected to attend at least one farmers market a season). • 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 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 and dependable. 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.
Benefits
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’. Competitive wage increases for long term employees. End-of-season bonus opportunities based on overall farm performance in conjunction with employee performance.We provide educational opportunities as they arise to interested employees.
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- 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'. Competitive wage increases for long term employees. End-of-season bonus opportunities based on overall farm performance in conjunction with employee performance.We provide educational opportunities as they arise to interested employees.
What to Expect from Us
You can expect a fun and humorous, fast paced work environment where we strive for excellence in vegetable production with lots of communication, teaching and training on how to achieve that on a daily/weekly basis. Clear expectations will be discussed at hire. Crew safety and overall well being is very important to us, we can’t do it without you! You are top priority, so we do expect you to listen to your body, be honest and communicate your needs as there can be challenging days to contend with when farming the land i.e. weather or laborious physical tasks but again, very rewarding. Learning opportunities will be a part of each day while honing the craft of vegetable production and distribution. 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.
Application Details and Deadline
To apply please send the following to [email protected] 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) Deadline- March 31, 2026
Marr Pond Farm
- Physical Address
- 471 Flanders Hill Road Sangerville, Maine