--- title: "Outdoor Jobs in Maine | GetOutdoorJobs" url: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/outdoor-jobs-maine description: "Find outdoor jobs in Maine. Explore opportunities in Acadia National Park, coastal areas, ski resorts, and outdoor recreation." lang: en --- # Outdoor Jobs in Maine Discover outdoor careers in Maine. Work in Acadia National Park, coastal regions, and stunning wilderness areas. ### Active Outdoor Jobs 280+ ### Top Industry Coastal & Marine ### Avg. Salary Range $36K - $62K ## Job Search Results Showing 1–20 of 32 jobs Active filters: Country: US FEATURED Image: Adventure WV - West Virginia University logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/1790602711545-g6hueh.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Graduate Assistant: Program Support Staff & Rental Operations Adventure WV - West Virginia University (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/adventure-wv-west-virginia-university) Morgantown, WV, UN 2 days ago Part-time USD 15,000 - 20,000 Overview: The PSSRO Graduate Assistant (GA) is a 12-month, 20-hour-per-week position that assists in managing critical Adventure WV Program Support Staff & Rental Operations and serves as the primary… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/adventure-wv-west-virginia-university/jobs/graduate-assistant-program-support-staff-rental-operations-morgantown-7b73b7 FEATURED Image: YMCA of the Rockies logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/1789660163500-y3ews8.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Elevate Gap Program - Spring 2027 YMCA of the Rockies (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/ymca-of-the-rockies) Estes Park, CO, US 2 weeks ago Temporary USD 15 - 16 Get Paid to Work, Explore & Grow in the Colorado Rockies Spring 2027 Elevate Gap Program March 15 – May 28, 2027 | Estes Park, Colorado | Ages 18–23 Your Next Adventure Starts Here. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/ymca-of-the-rockies/jobs/elevate-gap-program-spring-2027-estes-park-7f9da8 Apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/00F1F305D986350F2A5DF3D1AE79350F/jobs/594748 FEATURED Image: HAWKs East Bay logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/1788841984892-8pepl.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### HAWKs Educator HAWKs East Bay (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/hawks-east-bay) Oakland, CA, US 4 weeks ago Part-time HAWKs Educator - Reports to: Field Operations Manager - Location: Oakland, Piedmont, and Berkeley, CA - Position Type: Part-Time (average 10–25 hours/week) - Compensation: $25/hour, plus paid… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/hawks-east-bay/jobs/hawks-educator-oakland-973c73 FEATURED Image: Elements Programs logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/1788551253023-ufw3kj.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Field Mentor Elements Programs (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/elements-programs) Huntington, Utah, US 4 weeks ago Full-time USD 36,400 - 49,920 Elements is a small owner-operated Outdoor Therapy Program. We work with adolescents and young adults struggling with a wide range of mental health and life challenges. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/elements-programs/jobs/field-mentor-huntington-dcc211 Apply: https://form.jotform.com/231373432542046 Image: Bass Pro Shops logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/bass-pro-shops-1772579978584.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Sales Outfitter Fishing Bass Pro Shops (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/bass-pro-shops) Scarborough, Maine, US 5 days ago Part time USD 16 - 19 GOJ 47 POSITION SUMMARY: The Sales Outfitter performs various Selling / Customer Service activities, to include greeting and acknowledging all customers in a prompt and friendly manner, handling merchandise… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/bass-pro-shops/jobs/sales-outfitter-fishing-scarborough-425097 Apply: https://basspro.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Scarborough-ME/Sales-Outfitter-Fishing_R268287 Image: REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/rei-1765143288852.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### 0232 - Westbrook ME - Sr Shop Mechanic REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/rei-recreational-equipment-inc) Westbrook, Maine, US 2 weeks ago FULL_TIME USD 40,165 - 45,677 GOJ 88 Overview REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/rei-recreational-equipment-inc/jobs/0232-westbrook-me-sr-shop-mechanic-westbrook-544339 Apply: https://www.rei.jobs/jobs/31904 Image: Boyne Resorts logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/boyne-resorts-1765035360590.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Sugarloaf Experienced Lift Maintenance Technician Boyne Resorts (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/boyne-resorts) Carrabassett Valley, Maine, US 2 weeks ago FULL_TIME USD 41,600 - 58,240 GOJ 61 Overview Sugarloaf is seeking to hire a full-time, year-round experienced Lift Maintenance Technician to join our team. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/boyne-resorts/jobs/sugarloaf-experienced-lift-maintenance-technician-carrabassett-valley-400181 Apply: https://careers.boyneresorts.com/jobs/25211 ### Sugarloaf Police Officer Carrabassett Valley, Maine, US 2 weeks ago FULL_TIME USD 52,000 - 62,400 GOJ 58 Overview Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation/Carrabassett Valley Police Department is accepting applications for the position of full-time Police Officer. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/boyne-resorts/jobs/sugarloaf-police-officer-carrabassett-valley-400180 Apply: https://careers.boyneresorts.com/jobs/25210 Image: EOS Hospitality logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/eos-hospitality-1785801622874.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Host/Hostess - The Boathouse Restaurant EOS Hospitality (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/eos-hospitality) Kennebunkport, Maine, US 2 weeks ago PART_TIME USD 16 - 18 GOJ 65 The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant is seeking experienced host/hostess! With nine luxury boutique resorts and six world-class restaurants, the Kennebunkport Resort Collection (KRC)… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/eos-hospitality/jobs/hosthostess-the-boathouse-restaurant-kennebunkport-200084 Apply: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/EOS1000EOSI/JobBoard/1170f284-cf46-4ff7-b32f-76e224e7a2d4/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=6b80d6cb-909c-4ffa-a1da-b103a1ed57df ### Food and Beverage Manager - Blizzard's Pub Bridgton, Maine, US 2 weeks ago UNAVAILABLE GOJ 47 Overview Pleasant Mountain is seeking an experienced, hands-on Food and Beverage Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of Blizzard’s Pub. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/boyne-resorts/jobs/food-and-beverage-manager-blizzards-pub-bridgton-861810 Apply: https://careers.boyneresorts.com/jobs/25194 ### SnowSports Instructor Bridgton, Maine, US 2 weeks ago TEMPORARY GOJ 58 Overview We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to work outside and share their passion for skiing or snowboarding! Snowsports Instructors are the face of Pleasant Mountain. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/boyne-resorts/jobs/snowsports-instructor-bridgton-861814 Apply: https://careers.boyneresorts.com/jobs/25138 Image: AIS Inc logo (https://images7.bamboohr.com/663531/logos/cropped.jpg?v=31) ### Marine Biologist (ASM) - Kennebunkport, ME AIS Inc (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/ais-inc) Kennebunkport, Maine, US 2 weeks ago Full Time USD 35,000 - 55,000 GOJ 68 Interested in Fishery Sustainability, Management and Hands on Marine Biology Work? Become a Marine Biologist! A.I.S., Inc. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/ais-inc/jobs/marine-biologist-asm-kennebunkport-me-kennebunkport-511269 Apply: https://aisobservers.bamboohr.com/careers/208 ### Sugarloaf Mountain Reporter Carrabassett Valley, Maine, US 3 weeks ago TEMPORARY USD 16 - 19 GOJ 58 Overview Arguably the best job on the mountain, the Sugarloaf Mountain Reporter literally gets to ski or ride every day and then share the experience virtually with Sugarloafers around the globe… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/boyne-resorts/jobs/sugarloaf-mountain-reporter-carrabassett-valley-624140 Apply: https://careers.boyneresorts.com/jobs/25187 ### Igloo Restroom Attendant Newry, Maine, US 3 weeks ago TEMPORARY USD 37,440 - 41,600 GOJ 55 Overview Are you ready to be part of an iconic location at Sunday River? We're on the hunt for enthusiastic and reliable full-time or part-time Restroom Attendants to help maintain our brand-new… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/boyne-resorts/jobs/igloo-restroom-attendant-newry-624117 Apply: https://careers.boyneresorts.com/jobs/25181 ### Store Sales Specialist Westbrook, Maine, US 3 weeks ago FULL_TIME USD 33,946 - 40,186 GOJ 70 Overview Come shape the future of the outdoors. REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/rei-recreational-equipment-inc/jobs/store-sales-specialist-westbrook-035053 Apply: https://www.rei.jobs/jobs/31331 ### Shipping and Receiving Specialist Westbrook, Maine, US 3 weeks ago FULL_TIME USD 37,107 - 39,728 GOJ 88 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/rei-recreational-equipment-inc/jobs/shipping-and-receiving-specialist-westbrook-845762 Apply: https://www.rei.jobs/jobs/31700 ### Parking Attendant Newry, Maine, US 3 weeks ago TEMPORARY USD 31,200 - 37,440 GOJ 58 Overview Join the team at Sunday River as a parking attendant! Sunday River's parking team is responsible for assisting guests and employees with parking in assigned spaces, maintaining order in… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/boyne-resorts/jobs/parking-attendant-newry-616657 Apply: https://careers.boyneresorts.com/jobs/25148 ### Shuttle Driver- non CDL Newry, Maine, US 3 weeks ago TEMPORARY USD 35,360 - 41,600 GOJ 58 Overview Join Sunday River's transportation team and help transport guests and Team Members throughout the resort in a safe and efficient manner. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/boyne-resorts/jobs/shuttle-driver-non-cdl-newry-616643 Apply: https://careers.boyneresorts.com/jobs/25146 ### Rental Technician Newry, Maine, US 3 weeks ago TEMPORARY USD 32,760 - 37,440 GOJ 55 Overview Join the Sunday River team as a full-time or part-time Rental Technician. Work in a lively environment at our rental shop, helping fit our guests for appropriate ski and snowboard equipment. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/boyne-resorts/jobs/rental-technician-newry-616645 Apply: https://careers.boyneresorts.com/jobs/25151 ### Boot Fitter & Hard Goods Sales Associate Newry, Maine, US 3 weeks ago TEMPORARY USD 33,280 - 41,600 GOJ 47 Overview Sunday River is seeking knowledgeable Boot Fitters to join our retail team. Boot Fitters greet and guide guests in proper fitting of ski and snowboard boots, understand Sunday River's… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/boyne-resorts/jobs/boot-fitter-hard-goods-sales-associate-newry-616641 Apply: https://careers.boyneresorts.com/jobs/25152 ### Terrain Park Day Crew Lead Newry, Maine, US 3 weeks ago TEMPORARY USD 47,840 - 52,000 GOJ 58 Overview The Terrain Parks Day Crew Lead helps oversee all terrain park day crew members. This role is key to the maintenance of all features in the terrain parks, in a effort to provide an enjoyable… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/boyne-resorts/jobs/terrain-park-day-crew-lead-newry-616649 Apply: https://careers.boyneresorts.com/jobs/25150 ### Terrain Park Attendant Newry, Maine, US 3 weeks ago TEMPORARY USD 37,440 - 45,760 GOJ 58 Overview Sunday River is seeking Terrain Park Attendants to oversee the terrain parks when we are operating, primarily focusing on safety. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/boyne-resorts/jobs/terrain-park-attendant-newry-616650 Apply: https://careers.boyneresorts.com/jobs/25149 ### Parking Lead Newry, Maine, US 3 weeks ago TEMPORARY USD 37,440 - 43,680 GOJ 61 Overview Join the team at Sunday River as a Parking Lead! Sunday River's parking team is responsible for assisting guests and employees with parking in assigned spaces, maintaining order in parking… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/boyne-resorts/jobs/parking-lead-newry-616640 Apply: https://careers.boyneresorts.com/jobs/25147 ### Sugarloaf Lift Maintenance Assistant Manager Carrabassett Valley, Maine, US 3 weeks ago FULL_TIME USD 62,400 - 72,800 GOJ 58 Overview Sugarloaf is looking for a Lift Maintenance Assistant Manager to help lead the team responsible for keeping our lift systems safe, compliant, and running throughout our seasons. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/boyne-resorts/jobs/sugarloaf-lift-maintenance-assistant-manager-carrabassett-valley-735344 Apply: https://careers.boyneresorts.com/jobs/25139 Page 1 of 2 **1,182** new outdoor jobs added this week ## Unlock All 32+ Outdoor Industry Jobs Take a quick quiz to find the perfect outdoor industry career path for you ### Exclusive Listings ### Daily Updates ### Job Alerts ### Outdoor Careers in Maine Maine's outdoor job market uniquely combines rugged coastline, northern forests, and mountain recreation. Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island is the state's premier outdoor employer, attracting millions of visitors annually to its granite peaks and rocky shores. Maine's extensive coastline supports marine conservation programs, sea kayaking operations, and coastal education initiatives. The state's vast North Woods region offers wilderness guiding, conservation work, and forest management positions. Maine's ski industry, including Sunday River and Sugarloaf, provides winter employment, while summer camps throughout the state create substantial seasonal jobs for outdoor educators. The state's strong environmental consciousness supports active nonprofit and conservation sectors. Maine's outdoor recreation economy emphasizes sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship. The relatively short summer season creates concentrated demand for seasonal workers, while year-round positions exist in education, conservation, and resort management. Maine's outdoor jobs often appeal to those seeking rural lifestyles and connection to land and sea. ### Top Outdoor Industries - National Park Management - Marine & Coastal Programs - Ski Resort Operations - Summer Camps - Forest Conservation - Wilderness Guiding ### Major Employers - National Park Service (Acadia) - Maine State Parks - Sunday River Resort - L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools - Island Institute ### Frequently Asked Questions About Outdoor Jobs in Maine ### What are the best outdoor jobs in Maine? ### Do I need special permits or licenses to work outdoors in Maine? ### What is the best season to find outdoor work in Maine? ### What is the cost of living like in Maine? ### What are the top locations for outdoor jobs in Maine? ### Explore Nearby States New Hampshire: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/outdoor-jobs-new-hampshire Vermont: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/outdoor-jobs-vermont Massachusetts: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/outdoor-jobs-massachusetts New York: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/outdoor-jobs-new-york ## Structured data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the best outdoor jobs in Maine?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Maine's premier outdoor jobs include ranger and interpretation positions at Acadia National Park, sea kayaking guides along the coast, summer camp counselors and directors, ski patrol at Sunday River and Sugarloaf, marine conservation technicians, wilderness guides in the North Woods, outdoor educators with programs statewide, trail crew positions, and positions with conservation organizations focused on Maine's forests and waters." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need special permits or licenses to work outdoors in Maine?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Many Maine outdoor positions require specific certifications. Sea kayaking guides need American Canoe Association or British Canoe Union certifications. Ski patrol requires PSIA/AASI certification. Camp counselors need age-appropriate certifications like lifeguarding and CPR. Wilderness guides need Wilderness First Responder (WFR). Commercial guides need Maine Guide licenses for hunting, fishing, and recreational activities. Marine positions may require boating licenses." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the best season to find outdoor work in Maine?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Maine's outdoor job market is highly seasonal. Summer (June-September) is the primary season for Acadia, coastal programs, summer camps, and wilderness guiding, with hiring starting in February-March. Winter (December-March) drives ski resort employment. Fall offers conservation work and preparation for winter operations. 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