Temporary - Tidewater Farm Food Security Apprentice

University of Maine System • Falmouth, ME

22d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Tidewater Farm Food Security Apprentice is based at the University of Maine
Gardens at Tidewater Farm, in Falmouth, which promotes the Harvest for Hunger
Program and provides education opportunities for children and adults. This
position will focus on vegetable production and food security initiatives at
Tidewater Farm and in the Greater Portland area with the Cumberland County
Gleaning Initiative, including but not limited to:

Assisting with general field work, planting, record-keeping, tool
maintenance, irrigation, harvesting and pest management at Tidewater Farm.
Supporting gleaning initiatives on-site and in collaboration with the
Cumberland County Food Security Council.
Delivering gleaned produce from local farms to community partners in the
Greater Portland area.
Communicating with garden visitors about their horticulture needs and
providing research-based answers to their horticulture-related questions.

This position is a part-time (16 hours/week), temporary position from May 26 -
November 14, with an hourly rate of $20.90.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Must have one year of experience in a horticulture/agriculture field OR successfully completed the Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have a driver’s license.
• Must be able to perform physical activities, lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), and work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with general field work, planting, record-keeping, tool maintenance, irrigation, harvesting and pest management at Tidewater Farm.
• Supporting gleaning initiatives on-site and in collaboration with the Cumberland County Food Security Council.
• Delivering gleaned produce from local farms to community partners in the Greater Portland area.
• Communicating with garden visitors about their horticulture needs and providing research-based answers to their horticulture-related questions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED