SUMMER INTERN - FARM - FILLED

Veggies to Table is looking for a motivated intern to provide full-time farming assistance for the 2024 season. While previous farming experience isn’t required (although it’s a plus!), we are looking for someone willing to work outdoors in all kinds of weather, who learns quickly, and maintains a positive attitude. Responsibilities include planting, weeding, harvesting, record-keeping, washing and packing produce, and more!

About Veggies to Table: 

Veggies to Table is a non-profit 501c3 grow-to-donate organic diversified fruit, veggie and flower farm. Everything we grow we donate to those in need of food and joy in our community. We partner with 35+ local pantries, schools, summer lunch, and educational programs to bring our nutrient dense, and produce to community members experiencing hunger. We have welcomed hundreds of volunteers to the farm and work to create deep community connections on the farm and beyond.

We are committed to restoring dignity to individuals and families who have lost control over that most basic of choices and decisions—what to eat. The goal? Universal access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food for everyone. As an estimated 215,000 people in Maine go hungry daily, our mission is vital — now. You can be a part of the solution.

Desired Qualifications & Experiences:

  • 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.

  • A detail-oriented approach, with considerable attention to order, and cleanliness

  • An ongoing commitment to improving systems and practices

  • Timely email and/or phone communication

  • A strong desire to produce food of the highest nutritional, culinary, and ecological quality

  • Desire to continue to learn and grow as a person and farmer. We will encourage and support personal development and growth at Veggies to Table in any way we can.

  • Ability and desire to work as part of a team. There is always a mix of local volunteers, WWOOFers, students, and volunteers on the farm daily.

    More information:

  • There is always a lot to do on the farm. Being able to transition between different tasks easily is important

  • Having common sense to deal with whatever comes along in a calm manner is key.

  • 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.

    Benefits:

  • Possibility for on-site housing

  • Fresh organic produce, eggs, and flowers

    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


    How to Apply

For more information please contact Erica at erica@veggiestotable.org or + 1 207-253-9803