Mook Sea Farm – Walpole, Maine
Full-Time | Year-Round | Training Provided

Mook Sea Farm is hiring for multiple entry-level positions across our aquaculture farm operations. We’re looking for dependable, hardworking people who enjoy hands-on work, learning new skills, and being part of a team producing high-quality oysters on the Damariscotta River.

No aquaculture experience is required for most positions — we provide on-the-job training and opportunities for growth.

Open Positions

Oyster Farmer

Work on the river and in our packing plant helping raise, harvest, sort, clean, and pack oysters. This role involves physical outdoor work, equipment handling, and supporting daily farm operations.

Typical Schedule:

Monday–Friday
Generally 6 AM–2 PM
Occasional weekends/holidays as needed

Facilities Team Member

Help maintain and repair farm equipment, buildings, boats, and infrastructure across our hatchery, processing facility, and river operations.

Typical Schedule:

Monday–Friday
Generally 8 AM–4 PM
Some flexibility required

What We’re Looking For

Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Strong work ethic and reliability
Ability to work safely and follow procedures
Comfort with physical, hands-on work
Attention to detail
Team-oriented mindset
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Experience in farming, fishing, construction, maintenance, manufacturing, landscaping, mechanics, or other manual labor environments is helpful but not required.

Work Environment

These are active, physical jobs that may involve:

Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather
Wet, dirty, noisy, and physically demanding conditions
Standing, lifting, and moving throughout the workday
Working around equipment, boats, and machinery

Pay & Benefits

Hourly pay based on position and experience
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off
Short-term disability insurance
Opportunities for training and advancement

About Mook Sea Farm

Mook Sea Farm is a vertically integrated oyster farm based in Walpole, Maine. Our team works across hatchery production, river grow-out operations, facilities maintenance, and packing/shipping to produce premium oysters and oyster seed.

We value teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and employees who take pride in their work.

Apply through Indeed or submit your resume and brief introduction.

Mook Sea Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $17.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Mook Sea Farm

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