ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER

Veggies to Table seeks an experienced and passionate Assistant Farm Manager to join our team and collaborate with our Farm Manager, Volunteer Manager, Crew, and many volunteers of all ages. This is a full-time year-round position.

Our Ideal Candidate will Have: 

  • 3+ seasons of organic farming experience

  • At least one year of no-till farming

  • Knowledge of farming in New England ideally in Zones 5b-6a

  • Minimum 1+ season managing and mentoring a crew, interns, and volunteers

  • A kind, firm and patient way of teaching skills, techniques, and systems and provide ongoing training with the goal of empowering team members and volunteers

  • Deep knowledge of vegetable, some fruit, and cut flower production from seed to table

  • Experience in a propagation greenhouse, including seeding, potting up, general greenhouse maintenance skills, etc.

  • Experience with farm equipment including Jang seeder, BCS, broadfork, etc.

  • Experience with running and troubleshooting both drip and overhead irrigation 

  • A strong foundation & understanding of crop planning, soil health and fertility, organic pest control, succession planting, etc.

  • Experience and desire to maintain detailed records.

  • Experience ordering farm supplies, specifically following nonprofit buying guidelines (tax exemption, reporting spending)

  • Strong detail-oriented organizational skills 

  • A desire to keep a clean and tidy farm

  • A willingness and ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, under potentially strenuous conditions — heat, rain, sun, wind, and cold—preparedness and a positive attitude are essential for success

  • Timely email and/or phone communication

  • Knowledge of Google Drive, Word, and Excel

  • Knowledge of Tend or desire to learn

  • Excellent communication skills

  • A desire to give and receive feedback regularly

  • A love of building community and relationships with folks of all ages  

  • Experience working in a nonprofit setting is a plus!

  • Preference given to candidates with the above experience

 In collaboration with Farm Manager you will:

  • Manage the day to day (moment to moment) operation of the farm and be plugged in to the needs of both the crops and crew

  • Work on our crop plan

  • Work to build soil health using soil tests, cover crops and organic amendments

  • Provide advice on organic, no-till, and no-spray farming methods

  • Assist in the development and implementation of best practices for diversified vegetable, flower, and herb cultivation

  • Operate a BCS with various attachments 

  • Coordinate with various food pantries and organizations, etc. on distribution 

  • Keep accurate and up to date records, planting logs, and farm data

  • Teach the farm team, volunteers, and interns proper planting tactics, efficient harvesting methods, soil health, fertility, and organic pest control

  • Manage and work alongside crew, providing feedback and helping to develop others’ farming skills, review performance/efficiency, and create a positive team dynamic

  • Help and embrace managing our many local volunteers, school and corporate groups, Wwoofers and Workaway volunteers on the farm

More Details:

  • This position is full time and year-round

  • Salary commensurate with experience between $44,000-$48,000 a year

  • This position will be supported by a Farm Manager, a volunteer manager, and a Farmer/Flower Farmer, along with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and administrative team. Additionally, we have many local volunteers, WWOOFers, and interns working on the farm

  • We work hard and with enthusiasm. We adore what we do and want you to adore it as much as we do. Being around a crew of equally enthused lovers of food and beauty invigorates us

  • We encourage personal development and growth at Veggies to Table through classes, online resources, and mentors

  • Winter work may include, but not be limited to SOP writing and maintaining, crop planning, ordering, hiring, developing educational activities on the farm, and collaborating with our local food security partners, developing and leading workshops, speaking opportunities, writing or collaborating on grants

  • As an employee of a non-profit farm and a lead member of our grow-to-donate program our Assistant Farm Manager may be asked to assist, as needed, in other activities including farm tours, educational programming and support, and seasonal farm events

  • While this is primarily a farming position, our farm is open to the community and our Assistant Farm Manager will be interacting with community members of all ages on a consistent basis

  • This is for the 2026 season

  • Start date March 1, 2026

Benefits

  • 15 days paid vacation 

  • 9 Paid Holidays 

  • Health care stipend

  • Professional development

  • Fresh organic farm produce, flowers, and eggs

About The Community:

  • Location a mile from Damariscotta Lake and a mile from the ocean

  • Location 1 hour from Portland and 40 minutes from Camden and Rockland

  • Location 3 hours from Boston

  • An abundance of local hiking and beaches

  • Rising Tide Coop

  • Downtown Damariscotta—shops and services a mile from the farm

To Apply

  • Please send resume and cover letter to: endhunger@veggiestotable.org

  • Veggies to Table is an equal opportunity employer and never discriminates based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Everyone is always welcome and all applications will be considered equally.