Employment Opportunities
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association is a broad-based community that educates about and advocates for organic agriculture, illuminating its interdependence with a healthy environment, local food production, and thriving communities. MOFGA is committed to creating an inclusive and sustainable workplace that reflects this mission. MOFGA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Position: MOFGA Public Policy Organizer
Primary Responsibilities: This position works with MOFGA’s policy staff and committee to develop, strengthen and mobilize the organization’s diverse network of stakeholders across Maine’s legislative districts; and a significant focus will be helping to coordinate efforts in Maine and across the country to address the escalating problem of farmland contamination from forever chemicals – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Hours and Salary: This is full-time position, with work occasionally required on nights and weekends. The salary range for this position is $45,000-$55,000 annually, dependent upon experience.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Heather Spalding, MOFGA’s deputy director and senior policy director, at [email protected]. Application review will begin on November 15, 2023, and will be ongoing until this position is filled.
Position: Climate Smart and Organic Transition Specialist
Primary Responsibilities: This position is responsible for building relationships with producers while conducting outreach to promote climate smart and organic transition opportunities.
Hours and Salary: This is full-time position, with work occasionally required on nights and weekends. The salary range for this position is $52,000 – $58,000 annually, dependent upon experience.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Ryan Dennett, Farmer Programs Director, at [email protected]. Application review will begin on November 15, 2023 and will be ongoing until this position is filled.
Position: Low-Impact Forestry Specialist
Primary Responsibilities:The MOFGA Low-Impact Forestry Specialist supports the Low-Impact Forestry (LIF)
Program activities and its network. This position is partially funded by a 3 year grant from NRCS, and will work closely
with NRCS programs.
Hours and Salary: This is full-time a year-round position, averaging 40 hours of work per week. The person in this position can work remotely but will need to be on site (both at the MOFGA campus in Unity and at other event locations) for events, work related to MOFGA’s forests, and other similar projects. The salary range for this position is $43,000-$48,000 annually, dependent upon experience.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Anna Libby, community education director, at [email protected]. Application review will begin on Oct 17, 2023 and will be ongoing until this position is filled.
Position: MOFGA Educational Programs Coordinator
Primary Responsibilities: Proactive coordination of MOFGA’s educational events, workshops and programs focused
on gardening, homesteading, orcharding, food preservation, food access and more. Support MOFGA’s food access
work through the organizing of our Maine Harvest Bucks program.
Hours and Salary: This is full time a year round position, averaging 40 hours of work per week. The person in this position can work remotely but will need to be on site (both at the MOFGA campus in Unity and at other event locations) for events, meetings, set up and break down of events, and other similar projects. The salary range for this position is $43,000-$48,000 annually, dependent upon experience.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Anna Libby, community education director, at [email protected]. Application review will begin on Oct 16, 2023 and will be ongoing until this position is filled.
There are no open positions at this time.
