Apple Creek Farm is an organic livestock farm in Bowdoinham Maine owned and operated by Abby Sadauckas & Jake Galle. The farm is managed by Abby and Jake. Their roles support each other to ensure the smooth running of farm operations.

Our farm crew assists with the day-to-day farm management and helps to complete projects that will support the farm over time. The farm markets diverse livestock products year-round at farmers’ markets, through CSAs and local foods markets near Brunswick Maine. 2025 is the farm’s 11th season. The farm is located on two primary properties and leases additional acreage throughout Bowdoinham and in Brunswick. 

Please review the descriptions provided and let us know you’re interested by applying in the manner described. Application deadline February 3rd. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.                       

2025 Positions:

• Farm & Market Crew
• Farm Crew FILLED FOR 2025 SEASON

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Farm & Market Crew

Work Description

We are hiring for a position on our farm crew for the 2025 season, April – December. This position will participate in both on-farm activities as well as retail sales. Job duties include daily livestock chores, participation in weekly farmers’ markets, assistance with our egg enterprise, and sales at additional off-farm events. This position works closely with the farm owners to perform the following: 

•    Assist with daily livestock chores including feeding, watering & health monitoring
•    Collect, wash, sort, and pack eggs for markets and wholesale accounts
•    Assist with rotational grazing including setting up, taking down, moving, and electrifying temporary fences
•    Assist with hay production including tractor work, moving, and stacking bales
•    Assist with construction projects including fencing, general carpentry, & painting
•    Assist with brush and tree clearing 
•    Assist with on-farm events
•    Set-up & operate the farm’s retail market stand 
•    Greet customers and provide friendly and informed customer service
•    Learn product offerings, usage, and pricing
•    Perform retail sales using a point-of-sale system 
•    Safely handle products to maintain quality of packaging and food safety

Compensation & Hours:

A two-week paid trial period will begin from date of hire. Starting hourly pay between $18-20 based on abilities and experience. Additional compensation includes $35 worth of farm products each week, accrued paid time off, and workers compensation insurance.  

This position is part-time (20 hours) in April & November. The position increases to full-time (40 hours) May – October. Our ideal schedule would be five 8-hour days. This role does include some Saturdays and Sunday, but the goal will be to ensure two days off each week. The work schedule will be set monthly with consideration for time off and on-farm needs. There is opportunity for hours, rate of pay and length of employment to increase as the farm plans to attend seasonal, weekend markets and events throughout the year. 

Housing is not offered as part of this position, though we will assist you in finding local housing or additional employment if desired. 

Required Qualifications:

1. Interest in organic livestock farming
2. Enthusiasm for helping people
3. Desire to learn about our products and farm
4. Flexibility in working with diverse personalities

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Prior farm experience or comparable outdoor work
2. Retail or front of house experience
3. Attention to detail
4. Interest in livestock, cooking, and food
5. Flexibility and ability to manage several tasks at once
6. Valid driver’s license is essential for performing job duties related to markets

A Successful Candidate Will…

• Have a positive outlook and sense of humor
• Exercise good judgment, demonstrate initiative and active engagement in the work;
• Work well independently and collaboratively as a member of the farm crew;
• Demonstrate reliability, flexibility and punctuality;
• Practice good communication skills;
• Have a desire to learn and to improve work methods

Physical Demands:

Farming is both rewarding and demanding work. The successful candidate will be able to monitor and prepare for the predicted weather and remain calm and focused on the task at hand. Safety is important to us and as such a successful candidate will learn to operate equipment safely. It is necessary for the candidate to be able to: 

• Maintain a brisk and focused working pace all day;
• Move different objects weighing between 10- 60 pounds repeatedly, particularly on market days; 
• Spend long hours walking;
• Perform repetitive and monotonous tasks; 
• Work outside for most of the day, despite inclement weather

How to Apply:

Please provide a resume or list of recent education and work experience and write a brief letter of interest answering all the following:

• Tell us how your previous experience(s) make you a great fit for our farm
• What interests you about this job?
• What skills or qualities will you bring to our farm crew?
• How many miles are you from our farm?
  

Please submit the above by email to info@applecreekfarm.me using the subject line: Farm & Market Crew. Application deadline February 3rd. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.            

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