Ever dream of working outdoors in a stunning setting throughout the summertime or for a lifetime? Maine State Parks and Public Lands reveal seasonal positions each winter to staff our Parks, Historic Sites, and Public Lands. Permanent positions are announced year-round as they open.
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What to Expect Working at the Bureau of Parks and Lands
Become a Maine State Park Lifeguard!
The Maine State Park lifeguard group is browsing for certified individuals with marine experience (swimming, surfing) and a strong public security aptitude (management, coaching, mentoring) who have their lifesaving, CPR and Emergency treatment certifications ** to join us this summer season. Our lifeguards take terrific pride in protecting beach-goers and themselves. Find out more about ending up being a Maine State Park lifeguard below.
** Get your Lifesaving, CPR & First Aid certifications now! Lifeguard Courses – now with Maine State Park Lifeguard Coordinator, Sean Vaillancourt. Call or text 207-557-2391, or email Sean. – Next Training Session = March 17, 18, 19 & 25 in Bath, Maine. Reserve your area now with Sean.
Course Fee Reimbursement – If you pass an accredited lifeguard course and the Maine State Park Lifeguard Academy and work a total season as a lifeguard with Maine State Parks, your lifeguard course fee will be repaid.
Training Resources consist of the Red Cross, YMCA, UMaine, and regional colleges and schools.
Lifeguard pamphlet (PDF 341KB).
Application for Lifeguards – Download and finish the State of Maine Application as a PDF or as an Abundant Text Version. Then email it to Sean Vaillancourt. Questions? – call or text Sean at 207-557-2391.
Applications and Job Descriptions for existing job postings at Parks, Historic Sites, and Maine’s Public Lands.
Work in the Public Lands!
Maine’s Public Lands include a few of the most exceptional natural features and secluded places in Maine. The more than half million acres are managed for a range of resource worths including entertainment, wildlife, and timber. We employ foresters, forest professionals, and seasonal entertainment rangers.
Watch the Untold Secret video below – explores the unbelievably stunning Maine Public Lands.
View the Outdoors in Maine guide – highlights Public Lands, State Parks, and Historic Sites.
Work at a State Park or Historic Site!
Park and historical website staff offer excellent visitor services while performing a vast array of outdoor tasks. They provide details to visitors, guarantee visitor safety, perform park maintenance and repairs, and update welcome and details kiosks.
Seasonal Employment pamphlet (PDF 509KB).
Follow Your Passion to a Profession – View the video listed below of Haylee Parsons, then Manager at Lamoine State Park and now Manager of Reid State Park.
View the Outdoors in Maine guide – highlights Public Lands, State Parks, and Historic Sites.
Applications and Job Descriptions for existing job posts at Parks, Historic Sites, and Maine’s Public Lands.
Get Experience – Volunteer
Maine Conservation Corps.
Campground Host Opportunities.
Volunteer in the Parks Program
Applications for Current Job Postings
These vacancies are currently open for recruitment. Please click on the ‘Apply Now!’ button to read the full posting and to apply. Note that seasonal openings are noted by place not task title. Click the ‘Apply Now!’ button to see all current openings at that place. If you do not see the listing you expected for a location or need extra details, please get in touch with the park manager at the location of the job you have an interest in.