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 Great Works Regional Land Trust (GWRLT) is currently seeking (9/1/10) a resident caretaker for its Beach Plum Farm property in Ogunquit.

Beach Plum Farm is a 22-acre conservation property located at 610 Main Street in Ogunquit. Beach Plum Farm is open to the public from dawn to dusk, makes community garden plots available, for a nominal fee, to members of the public and houses the GWRLT’s office in addition to the caretaker’s residence.  The caretaker’s residence consists of a 2 bedroom, 1 bath house with full basement, an open concept kitchen/living room and a washer/dryer.

Initially, a one-year lease is required; after one year tenancy is at will, with 60-day notice to vacate.  Rent is $1,200 per month with a $600 abatement applied for performance of caretaking duties. A security deposit equal to one month rent ($1200) is required.

 Caretaking duties are defined as:

·        General maintenance and upkeep (including mowing and fall and spring cleanup,

·        Shoveling walkways and porches of the grounds immediately surrounding the caretaker’s residence,

·        Public relations (being the “face of the Land trust” to farm visitors and community members), communication of Land Trust policies for the property,

·        Oversight of the security of all buildings on the property and

·        Management and oversight of the Community Gardens Program. 

Limited, mutually agreed upon, additional work on the property may be seasonally available, billed to GWRLT at the rate of $14.00 per hour or on a per task basis. Any such additional work will be approved by GWRLT staff prior to commencement. Such additional work could include: additional mowing on the property, annual maintenance of memorial benches, invasive species management and non-routine maintenance of the caretaker’s residence and/or the other buildings on the property.

 Anyone interested in this position should contact the Great Works Regional Land Trust office at (207) 646-3604 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for additional information and an application.

Beach Plum Farm Community Gardens Program

The Community Gardens Program at Beach Plum Farm involves roughly 60 (sixty) 20’x20’ garden plots that are leased to individuals in the community on an annual basis. Enrollment is opened first to prior year gardeners with a letter of inquiry in March. Gardeners are assigned the same plot every year when possible.  Enrollment is opened to prospective gardeners on the waiting list in April.  Any plots not assigned by the beginning of May are offered to the community at large and advertised via a press release.

 Community Gardens Program Management & Oversight responsibilities:

 ·        Meet with GWRLT staff annually (usually in spring) or as otherwise necessary

·        Maintain database of current and waiting-list gardeners

·        Prepare and send annual spring letter

·        Work with GWRLT staff to develop Community Gardens Program rules and regulations

·        Work with GWRLT staff to develop/maintain appropriate signage

·        Represent GWRLT in all interactions with gardeners

·        Communicate with current and prospective gardeners as necessary (in person or by phone, letter or email)

·        Help to prevent theft or other inappropriate activities in and around garden plots

·        Assist GWRLT in developing, communicating and implementing Community Gardens Program rules and guidelines

·        Assign plots to new and/or waiting-list gardeners

·        Help ensure organic practices

·        Be reasonably available to gardeners for information, questions and/or assistance

·        Arrange and prepare for and oversee spring tilling; limited tilling as necessary with GWRLT equipment

·        Prepare plots, as necessary, for winter

·        Arrange for fall purging of water lines; ensure water lines are on and operational in spring

·        Other duties as may be necessary