Seasonal Farm Hand

We are seeking a Seasonal Farm Hand to support the day-to-day maintenance and general upkeep of our land (located in Androscoggin County), especially with the vegetable and herb gardens during the growing seasons (May to November).Farm Location:Greene, ME Org Mission:Presente! Maine is a grassroots organization by and for displaced and dispossessed Afro/Indigenous-Latines in Maine.With our community, we codesign and implement survival programs that proactively address our most urgent public health, climate, and human rights struggles, while also working within systems of power to create a more equitable, joyful, and resilient future.Org Program Areas:Presente focuses on three key pillars to achieve its mission:1) Health & Wellness, 2) Food Sovereignty & Land Access, and 3) Community Organizing & Engagement.Org History:Since 2020 we have led critical initiatives to get people fed, prevent eviction, advocate for public health emergency funds for community-based organizations across Maine, deploy public health response, restore indigenous foodways, and win Mainecare for people regardless of immigration status, all while working with a small staff and a few dedicated volunteers.Values Alignment:Must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Presente! Maine's mission, vision, and values.Ideal candidates for this position should have a deep commitment to justice and building community resilience, as well as strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Seasonal Farm Hand Role Accountabilities Maintain food growing spaces by supporting with weed and pest management, building beds, laying footpaths, watering, and overall caring for plants and medicines Help maintain an organized toolshed Support with irrigation system installation and maintenance Assist with greenhouse maintenance Participate in harvesting, washing, and packing vegetables Organize and store produce in cold storage Support end-of-season field care; including irrigation, row covering, mulching, cover crop, etc Help with compost maintenance Support events including Community Days Requirements:Commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice.Excitement and passion for plants, food, medicine, and community! A combination of at least two years of education, experience, and/or training in gardening, agriculture, community building, and/or cooperative projects Strong time management skills and attention to detail Task management skills; including task prioritization, results-oriented, time management, and following through with commitments Excellent oral communication skills Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and access to a personal vehicle Authorization to work in the United States Ability to stand and walk the grounds frequently and tolerate varying climate conditions Ability to lift and carry 50lbs, kneel, crawl, squat, crouch, and stoop frequently Ability to push and pull 50lbs occasionally Ability and willingness to work through conflict, ask for support, and communicate needs Respect for the confidentiality of community members and team members Strongly Preferred:Cultural Competency Lived experience Fluency in Spanish and English Expected Hours:Full-time, seasonal (40 hr/week) Monday-Friday, 8-hour workday with varied hours between 8 am and 6 pm.One-hour lunch breaks and frequent water breaks Weekends and evenings may be required, likely one Saturday per month Rate of pay:$27.00/hour Benefits:Health Stipend 100% employer-covered AAA Plus membership for employee Education Benefits through the Maine Workforce Development Compact program Mileage reimbursement for travel outside regular commute Per Diem reimbursement for day-long and multi-day travel Access to community resources Paid Time Off:5 holidays 56 hours frontloaded paid time off available after 30 days of employment 40 hours sick time Anticipated start date:Monday, May 26, 2026 Anticipated end date:Friday, November 13, 2026 Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time To apply, please submit a cover letter and resum through our Gusto Application Portal.References will be requested if your application is accepted.For more information, please visit www.presentemaine.org or email our Resource & Sustainability Lead at aortiz@presentemaine.org.-------------------------------------------------------------------- Se busca:Ayudante de Granja Estacional English above.Estamos buscando un Ayudante de Granja Estacional para apoyar el mantenimiento diario y el cuidado general de nuestra tierra (ubicada en el condado de Androscoggin), especialmente en los jardines de verduras y hierbas durante las temporadas de cultivo (de mayo a noviembre).Ubicaci n de la Granja:Greene, ME Misi n de la Organizaci n:Presente! Maine es una organizaci n comunitaria creada por y para latin