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Imagine yourself sharing your love of public lands and fostering stewardship with people while on Acadia National Park’s mountains and trails.
Friends of Acadia is hiring Summit Stewards for the 2024 season. The Summit Stewards are an interdisciplinary team that work alongside Acadia National Park (ANP) staff to improve the visitor experience and reduce visitor impacts in the park. Summit Stewards traverse the trails of Acadia promoting Leave No Trace stewardship, interpreting the natural and cultural resources, and performing trail maintenance to preserve trail sustainability. Summit Stewards spend 2 days per week on Cadillac Mountain’s trails and summit and 3 days per week on trails and summits throughout Acadia. Summit Stewards work under ANP’s Visitor Experience and Education Division and therefore must comply with National Park Service volunteer agreements and standards.
FOA is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming environment for visitors, volunteers and staff from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
Service periods:
May 28-August 17, 2024 (2 positions available)
May 28-September 14, 2024 (1 position available)
May 28-November 2, 2024 (3 positions available)
Job Duties:
Interpretation and Education- 45% of work duties
Trails Maintenance- 25% of work duties
Resource Management & Visitor Protection- 25% of work duties
Administration- 5% of work duties
Desired Qualifications:
Requirements:
Uniforms/Equipment: Summit Stewards maintain appearances consistent with Acadia National Park’s uniform and grooming standards. Uniform shirts, rain jacket, puffy jacket for fall staff, hat, safety-toe boots, first aid kit, backpack, and personal protective equipment are provided. A stipend will be provided for purchasing pants or shorts that meet uniform standards.
Compensation: $17.85/hr paid every two weeks. Hours: 40 hrs/wk including holidays and weekends. Shifts are regularly from 8 am – 4:30 pm, with one sunset shift (late shift) per week. Employees will have 2 consecutive days off per week. Unpaid days off can be scheduled with your supervisor.
Housing: Not provided; applicants will be expected to find their own housing. Work Environment: Most work is performed outside in all weather conditions. There is some office work based at ANP’s headquarters.
Friends of Acadia is an equal opportunity employer. Founded in 1986, the organization’s mission is to preserve, protect, and promote stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and the surrounding community for the inspiration and enjoyment of current and future generations.
It is the policy of FOA to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees in compliance with all applicable laws. This policy applies in all aspects of the employment relationship including (but not limited to) recruiting, selection, placement, supervision, working conditions, compensation, training, promotion, and termination.
FOA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, reproductive health decision-making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, in connection with any aspect of employment at FOA.
Submit cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references. Please indicate preferred service period in cover letter.
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