Company Description
Two Farmers Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm that has operated in Scarborough, Maine since 2013. We are a tractor-powered farm specializing in growing salad greens, carrots, and parsnips for local and regional wholesale customers, including hunger-relief organizations, distributors, stores and restaurants. Each season, we grow approximately 6 acres of vegetables and 10 acres of cover crops. Everything we grow is certified Organic by MOFGA and GAP-certified by the USDA.
We are a values-driven operation that strives to grow top-quality produce and offer excellent service to our customers while also achieving excellent land stewardship and equitably supporting all members of the farm team. Two Farmers Farm is a very small team made up of the “two farmers” (Kelsey & Dominic) and one or two farm workers. Together, we rely on a small fleet of specialized, tractor-based equipment that helps us accomplish our work safely and efficiently, while minimizing our fatigue. Our management approach is focused on health and safety, designing efficient systems, good communication, and fostering a work environment that benefits everyone
Overview
- Pay: $23.25/hour + benefits
- Schedule: Varies, weekdays only - schedule is determined on a case by case basis
- Hours per week: Varies - schedule is determined on a case by case basis
- Start Date: Flexible - position is open until filled
- End Date: Flexible - between November 2024 - March 2025
Job Scope
This position may involve one or several aspects of the farm, depending on the worker’s skill, experience, schedule, and needs of the farm. Harvesting & washing produce, maintaining/cleaning equipment and facilities, packing and delivering produce to customers, hand weeding and other manual field work, irrigation system installation and cleanup, and string trimming and other grounds maintenance are all possible areas in which workers may be required to work.
This is a rewarding position for someone who enjoys physical outdoor labor in all seasons, is willing to do whatever tasks need to be done, and communicates proactively with their supervisors. All responsibilities and duties must be performed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with our food safety protocols. Two Farmers Farm is a values-driven, production-oriented work environment where we enjoy each other’s company while focusing on efficiently growing healthy food for our community.
Required Qualifications:
- Previous outdoor employment
- Previous manual labor employment
- Competence working independently in an effective and efficient manner
- Proactive and professional communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working hard
- Able to safely lift and carry 50 lbs occasionally and safely lift and carry 25 lbs repeatedly
- Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, reach and lift repeatedly all day
- Able to work outdoors all day, and in hot/humid and cold/wet conditions for prolonged periods.
- Valid US driver’s license
Required Qualifications for part-time delivery drivers:
- Driving history without major violations (you must pass a motor vehicle report background check for our auto insurance)
- Record of safe operation of a 14’ box van, box truck, or other similarly sized vehicle
Desired Qualifications:
- Enthusiasm for efficiency (performing quickly, accurately, and effectively)
- Previous employment in commercial outdoor agriculture/horticulture
Schedule:
Workers may be scheduled for full or partial days. A full work day is typically 7:30am-4pm, Monday-Friday.
Workers scheduled for shifts of more than six hours may take a 30-minute unpaid meal break during their shift.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Paid hourly, $23.25/hour
- Overtime pay at 1.5 times your hourly rate for hours over 40 per week
- Free TFF produce (surplus/“seconds”) for personal use
- Workers compensation insurance
- IRA match up to 3% of wages for workers who reasonably expect to earn at least $5,000/year in wages
Application Process
To apply, please email kelsey@twofarmersfarm.com with the following:
- Your resume or a list of your work history. For each job, please provide the company/organization name, dates of employment, your job title, and a list or summary of your responsibilities/achievements.
- A brief (1-3 paragraph) email or attached letter that includes the following:
- Introduction to yourself and why you are interested in working with us at Two Farmers Farm.
- What interests you about the specific position you are applying for and why do you feel you would be a good fit.
- Whether you have a valid driver's license.
- Your preferred start date or date range
- Your preferred end date or date range.
- Your expected schedule availability and desired schedule/hours per week
We will contact the most qualified applicants to schedule a 15-30 minute introductory phone interview. Some applicants will then be offered an in-person and/or a working interview. Working interviews will be paid and be followed by a reference check. All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Two Farmers Farm is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all people regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $23.25 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person