Assistant Farm Manager

Good Food Jobs, Inc.; Maine; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care stipend

15 days paid vacation

9 paid Holidays

Professional development

Fresh organic farm produce, flowers, &

eggs

Job summary

Veggies to Table seeks an experienced Assistant Farm Manager to join our nonprofit farm and work closely with the Farm Manager, Flower Manager, and crew. This full-time role blends hands-on farming with essential administrative duties to keep a productive, organized, and welcoming operation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ seasons of organic farming experience (including crew leadership), knowledge of soil health, diverse cultivation, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ seasons of organic farming experience, including crew leadership
• At least 1 year of no-till farming experience
• Knowledge of farming in New England zones 5b-6a
• Ability to teach skills to volunteers and beginners
• Knowledge of vegetable and herb production from seed to table
• Knowledge of cut flower production
• Experience in a propagation greenhouse
• Experience with farm equipment including Jang seeder, BCS, broadfork
• Experience with irrigation troubleshooting
• Understanding of soil health and organic pest control
• Ability to maintain detailed farm records
• Strong detail-oriented organizational skills
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather
• Experience with WWOOFers is a plus
• Comfortable with both hands-on work and administrative duties
• Timely communication with team
• Willingness to share mission through photos

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations with the Farm Manager and Flower Manager
• Take initiative to keep work organized and on schedule
• Develop and execute crop plans
• Work with team to build soil health using tests, cover crops, and amendments
• Implement best practices for diverse cultivation
• Operate a BCS with attachments
• Coordinate with food pantries and partner orgs on distribution
• Organize WWOOFers, volunteers, students, and interns and provide instruction
• Teach volunteers planting techniques, harvesting methods, soil health, and pest control
• Liaise between volunteers, interns, WWOOFers, staff, and leadership
• Onboard WWOOFers and manage arrivals/departures
• Manage volunteer shift portal and logging hours
• Handle admin duties for WWOOFers and volunteers
• Keep accurate records on and off the farm

Skills

No-till farming

Seasoned farming

Soil health

Planting techniques

Communication

Staff supervision

Volunteer management

Equipment operation

WWOOFer coordination

Education

Experience in organic farming

Tools

BCS

Jang seeder

Broadfork

Job description

Veggies to Table is a nonprofit grow-to-donate organic diversified vegetable 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 provide nutrient dense produce to our community members who are experiencing hunger and needing joy. We work to nourish people through the produce we grow as well as the community we have built. We have welcomed hundreds of volunteers to the farm working to help end hunger and create deep community connections on the farm and beyond.

As an estimated 215,000 people in Maine go hungry daily, our mission is vital. You can be a part of the solution by working alongside a group of devoted individuals who are passionate about both farming and food justice.

Veggies to Table seeks an experienced and passionate Assistant Farm Manager to join our team and work closely with our Farm Manager, Flower Manager and farm crew, helping to manage the many volunteers of all ages who assist us in our work. This is a full-time, year-round position that combines hands‑on farm work with the administrative responsibilities essential to keeping our productive, organized, and welcoming non‑profit farm running smoothly.

Our Ideal Candidate will Have:

• 3+ seasons of organic farming experience, at least one year as a crew leader
• At least one year of no‑till farming experience
• Knowledge of farming in New England ideally in Zones 5b-6a
• A kind, firm, and patient way of teaching skills, techniques, and systems centered on empowering beginning farmers and volunteers
• Knowledge of vegetable and herb production from seed to table
• Knowledge of cut flower production
• Experience in a propagation greenhouse, including seeding, potting up, etc.
• Experience with farm equipment including Jang seeder, BCS, broadfork, etc.
• Experience with operating and troubleshooting irrigation
• An understanding of soil health, organic pest control, succession planting, and related organic growing practices
• Experience and desire to maintain detailed farm records
• Strong detail‑oriented organizational skills
• Desire to keep a clean and tidy farm
• 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
• Experience working with WWOOFers is a plus!
• Equally comfortable with both physical, hands‑on work and administrative responsibilities
• Timely email and/or phone communication
• Desire to communicate and receive feedback openly and freely with other team members
• Comfortable with having photos taken of you around the farm for the purpose of sharing our mission with our community and donors
• A love of building community and relationships with folks of all ages
• Preference given to candidates with the above experience

In this position you will:

• Manage the day‑to‑day (moment to moment) operation of the farm alongside the Farm Manager and Flower Manager and be attuned to the needs of both the crops and crew
• Take initiative and make day‑to‑day farm decisions when needed, helping ensure that work stays organized, efficient, and on schedule.
• Help to develop and execute crop plan
• Work alongside the Farm Manager and team to build soil health using soil tests, cover crops, and organic amendments
• Assist in the development and implementation of best practices for diversified vegetable, flower, herb, and fruit cultivation
• Operate a BCS with various attachments
• Coordinate with various food pantries and partner organizations on distribution
• Work closely with Farm Manager to organize and manage WWOOFers, local volunteers, students, and interns and provide support and instruction when relevant
• Teach volunteers about proper planting techniques, efficient harvesting methods, soil health, and organic pest control
• Serve as a liaison between local volunteers, interns, WWOOFers/Workaways, Farm Staff, and Executive Director/Property Owners
• Wwoofers: Perform onboarding duties including communication prior to arrival, scheduling, expectations, living arrangements and life on the farm
• Manage our volunteer shift sign‑up portal, including posting shifts, sending reminders, and following up with volunteers about logging hours
• Handle additional administrative responsibilities related to WWOOFers and volunteers, including calling references and coordinating arrivals/departures
• Keep accurate and up‑to‑date records both on and off the farm

More Details:

• This position is full‑time and year‑round
• Salary between \$45,000-\$50,000 a year
• This position will be supported by a Farm Manager and Flower Manager, 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 adore what we do and want you to love it as much as we do. Being around a crew of equally enthused lovers of food and beauty invigorates us
• Winter work will include continuing to manage the administrative duties assigned to this role including managing the volunteer portal and working with team to communicate with volunteers and WWOOFers
• Winter work may include, but not be limited to SOP writing and maintaining, crop planning, ordering, hiring, developing educational activities on the farm, collaborating with our local food security partners, developing and leading workshops, speaking opportunities, writing or collaborating on grants, tabling, and helping with our annual Dahlia Tuber Sale.
• As an employee of our non‑profit farm our Assistant Farm Manager may be asked to assist in other activities including farm tours, tabling and pop‑ups, educational programming and support, and seasonal farm events
• Start date March 1, 2027

Benefits

• 15 days paid vacation
• 9 paid Holidays
• Health care stipend
• Professional development
• Fresh organic farm produce, flowers, and eggs

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 each and every application will be considered equally.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, \$43,950 - \$50,000

Company description

Veggies to Table is a nonprofit grow-to-donate organic diversified vegetable 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 provide nutrient dense produce to our community members who are experiencing hunger and needing joy. We work to nourish people through the produce we grow as well as the community we have built. We have welcomed hundreds of volunteers to the farm working to help end hunger and create deep community connections on the farm and beyond.

As an estimated 215,000 people in Maine go hungry daily, our mission is vital. You can be a part of the solution by working alongside a group of devoted individuals who are passionate about both farming and food justice.

Job description

Veggies to Table seeks an experienced and passionate Assistant Farm Manager to join our team and work closely with our Farm Manager, Flower Manager and farm crew, helping to manage the many volunteers of all ages who assist us in our work. This is a full‑time, year‑round position that combines hands‑on farm work with the administrative responsibilities essential to keeping our productive, organized, and welcoming non‑profit farm running smoothly.

Our Ideal Candidate will Have:

• 3+ seasons of organic farming experience, at least one year as a crew leader
• At least one year of no‑till farming experience
• Knowledge of farming in New England ideally in Zones 5b-6a
• A kind, firm, and patient way of teaching skills, techniques, and systems centered on empowering beginning farmers and volunteers
• Knowledge of vegetable and herb production from seed to table
• Knowledge of cut flower production
• Experience in a propagation greenhouse, including seeding, potting up, etc.
• Experience with farm equipment including Jang seeder, BCS, broadfork, etc.
• Experience with operating and troubleshooting irrigation
• An understanding of soil health, organic pest control, succession planting, and related organic growing practices
• Experience and desire to maintain detailed farm records
• Strong detail‑oriented organizational skills
• Desire to keep a clean and tidy farm
• 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
• Experience working with WWOOFers is a plus!
• Equally comfortable with both physical, hands‑on work and administrative responsibilities
• Timely email and/or phone communication
• Desire to communicate and receive feedback openly and freely with other team members
• Comfortable with having photos taken of you around the farm for the purpose of sharing our mission with our community and donors
• A love of building community and relationships with folks of all ages
• Preference given to candidates with the above experience

In this position you will:

• Manage the day‑to‑day (moment to moment) operation of the farm alongside the Farm Manager and Flower Manager and be attuned to the needs of both the crops and crew
• Take initiative and make day‑to‑day farm decisions when needed, helping ensure that work stays organized, efficient, and on schedule.
• Help to develop and execute crop plan
• Work alongside the Farm Manager and team to build soil health using soil tests, cover crops, and organic amendments
• Assist in the development and implementation of best practices for diversified vegetable, flower, herb, and fruit cultivation
• Operate a BCS with various attachments
• Coordinate with various food pantries and partner organizations on distribution
• Work closely with Farm Manager to organize and manage WWOOFers, local volunteers, students, and interns and provide support and instruction when relevant
• Teach volunteers about proper planting techniques, efficient harvesting methods, soil health, and organic pest control
• Serve as a liaison between local volunteers, interns, WWOOFers/Workaways, Farm Staff, and Executive Director/Property Owners
• Wwoofers: Perform onboarding duties including communication prior to arrival, scheduling, expectations, living arrangements and life on the farm
• Manage our volunteer shift sign‑up portal, including posting shifts, sending reminders, and following up with volunteers about logging hours
• Handle additional administrative responsibilities related to WWOOFers and volunteers, including calling references and coordinating arrivals/departures
• Keep accurate and up‑to‑date records both on and off the farm

More Details:

• This position is full‑time and year‑round
• Salary between \$45,000-\$50,000 a year
• This position will be supported by a Farm Manager and Flower Manager, 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 adore what we do and want you to love it as much as we do. Being around a crew of equally enthused lovers of food and beauty invigorates us
• Winter work will include continuing to manage the administrative duties assigned to this role including managing the volunteer portal and working with team to communicate with volunteers and WWOOFers
• Winter work may include, but not be limited to SOP writing and maintaining, crop planning, ordering, hiring, developing educational activities on the farm, collaborating with our local food security partners, developing and leading workshops, speaking opportunities, writing or collaborating on grants, tabling, and helping with our annual Dahlia Tuber Sale.
• As an employee of our non‑profit farm our Assistant Farm Manager may be asked to assist in other activities including farm tours, tabling and pop‑ups, educational programming and support, and seasonal farm events
• Start date March 1, 2027

Benefits

• 15 days paid vacation
• 9 paid Holidays
• Health care stipend
• Professional development
• Fresh organic farm produce, flowers, and eggs

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 each and every application will be considered equally.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, \$43,950 - \$50,000

Deadline

no deadline