Assistant Farm Manager – Replenova Farm

Last Updated On: May 7th, 2026 at 07:38PM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
1252 Royalsborough Rd
Durham, Maine, 04222

Primary Contact: Claire Reboussin
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: (207) 409-0446
    Email: c.reboussin@replenova.com

Website: https://www.replenova.com

Internship information

General Farm Description: The farm is located in Durham, ME, about 25 minutes north of Portland and 10 minutes from Freeport, ME. We are on a 17-acre piece of land. 10 acres of hay, 2 acres of woods, 1.5 acres of crops, and 6 high tunnels. We grow crops for several wholesale channels, restaurants, one farmers market, senior farm shares, CSAs, the on-site farm market, and an online farmers market.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: April
Internship Ends: November
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: March 9th
Minimum Length of Stay: 8 months

Internship Details:

Responsibilites

• High tunnel operations, including seeding, germination, temperature requirements, and watering
• Bed prep, transplanting, soil amendments, composting, and irrigation.
• Harvesting, processing, washing, packing, and shipping
• Value-added processing of veggies.
• Tractor use: compost pile management, tilling, and bed prep
• Operating, maintaining, repairing, and monitoring air-cooling systems
• Operating, maintaining, and repairing watering systems
• Manage vegetables in the farm market
• Pest management in high tunnels and fields
• Fertilizing, cultivating, pruning, and trellising

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of working on an organic vegetable farm
• We seek an individual with aspirations of managing or owning a farm in the future
• Experience operating a tractor
• Experience or knowledge of growing on heavy soils is preferred
• Knowledge of soil fertility, crop transitions, cover crop termination, and compost applications is ideal
• Highly organized, ability to think through systems, and streamline processes.
• Ability to be self-paced and independent.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; to stand, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.
• Great attitude while working outdoors in all weather.

What to Expect from Us
You can expect a collaborative environment that is focused on safety and efficiency. There will be open communication with the farm manager through daily check-ins. You will have opportunities to be involved in all aspects of the farm business. We look forward to you bringing your experiences, expertise, and ideas to our growing farm.

Hours and Work Season: April – November, Mon-Fri (possibility for part-time over the winter)

• 30 hrs/week April
• 40 hrs/ week May – October
• 30 hrs/week November

Application
Please submit a resume, a brief cover letter, and two professional references. Send applications to c.reboussin@replenova.com.
Deadline: March 9th

Educational Opportunities: There will be opportunities to participate in local trainings and conferences. You will also be learning all the skills that go into running a farm business.

Skills Desired: We are looking for someone with 2-3 years of experience working on farms.

Meals: Seconds of vegetables available all year

Stipend: $17-19/ hour, depending on experience

Housing: No

Preferred method of Contact: Email