Find a job in Maine’s outdoor industry
Maine’s outdoor industry includes entrepreneurs, gear builders, guides, advocates, stewards, designers, engineers, tinkers and thinkers — all-around awesome people who are pros at blurring the line between work and play. Join us.
Featured Jobs
MANAGER OF RETAIL OPERATIONS, ECOMMERCE MARKETING AND INVENTORY
Full time
Salary of $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 subject to increases based on experience.
Bangor, ME
Posted on Apr 18, 2024
Acadia Mountain Guides, operating as Alpenglow Adventure Sports, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Manager of Retail Operations, Ecommerce Marketing, and Inventory Management. This career-level position offers the opportunity to oversee various aspects of Acadia Mountain Guides Inc. and Alpenglow Adventure Sports, requiring an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to...
Innkeeper/Manager
Full time, Housing available
$850/week
Carrabassett Valley, Maine
Posted on Apr 18, 2024
Boutique outdoor adventure Hostel seeks an empathic, detailed, flexible Innkeeper/Manager. Salary and housing provided. In 2018 we started Hostel of Maine to accomplish two things; to increase access to the outdoors, and to provide a safe and comfortable place for people to recharge and connect. HoME (Hostel of Maine) is...
Summer Outdoor Guide Apprenticeship
Full time, Seasonal
Room and partial board and cost of living stipend
Western mountains of Maine in Newry
Posted on Apr 18, 2024
We are looking for a couple individuals who would like to work with us this spring/summer/fall guiding our traditional canoe trips in Maine and beyond. We have been in business for 34 years and are year round full time guides. In the winter we guide dog sledding trips and have...
Development Coordinator
Full time
$50,000
Brunswick, ME
Posted on Apr 03, 2024
The Development Coordinator works on a variety of activities in support of The Nature Conservancy in Maine’s fundraising and donor stewardship activities. They are primarily responsible for recording gifts and pledges in the database, ensuring accuracy and donor intent, sending thank you letters, and tracking against a variety of metrics...
OSI Trail Crew Machine Operator
Seasonal
The MACHINE OPERATOR position is paid an hourly rate starting at $22 / hr with increases based on ex
Millinocket, Maine
Posted on Apr 03, 2024
The Outdoor Sport Institute (OSI) is seeking a MACHINE OPERATOR. This is an hourly paid position responsible for working as part of the OSI Trail Crew to complete trail construction and maintenance in the Katahdin Region. Work includes hand tool use, equipment operation, evaluation of trail, tool, and equipment maintenance;...
OSI Trail Crew Member
Seasonal, Entry Level
The CREW MEMBER position is paid an hourly rate starting at $16 / hr with increases based on experie
Millinocket, Maine
Posted on Apr 03, 2024
The Outdoor Sport Institute (OSI) is seeking a CREW MEMBER. This is an hourly paid position responsible for working as part of the OSI Trail Crew to complete trail construction and maintenance. Work includes hand tool use, equipment operation, evaluation of trail, tool, and equipment maintenance; and executing scopes of...
OSI Trail Crew Leader
Seasonal
The CREW LEADER position is paid an hourly rate starting at $22 / hr with increases based on experie
Millinocket, Maine
Posted on Apr 03, 2024
The Outdoor Sport Institute (OSI) is seeking a CREW LEADER. This is an hourly paid position responsible for working as part of the OSI Trail Crew to complete trail construction and maintenance. Work includes hand tool use, equipment operation, evaluation of trail, tool, and equipment maintenance; and executing scopes of...
Nature Day Camp Leaders and Assistant Leaders
Seasonal
$21.50-$22
Harpswell, Maine
Posted on Apr 03, 2024
About Harpswell Heritage Land Trust and Nature Day Camp Harpswell Heritage Land Trust’s mission is to preserve and protect Harpswell’s natural resources, cultural heritage, and access to the outdoors now and forever through conservation, stewardship, and education. Learn more at https://hhltmaine.org/. The focus of Nature Day Camp is hands-on...
Event Specialist
Full time
$49,000 to $54,000 a year, depending upon experience
Topsham, ME
Posted on Apr 03, 2024
GENERAL SUMMARY You’ll be a good fit for this position if: You’re someone who embodies a genuine passion for our mission at MCHT – conserving lands and waters in Maine to ensure ecological well-being and foster thriving communities. You’re an excellent event planner and can create, execute, promote, and evaluate...
Director of Stewardship
Full time
$118,000 to $133,000 a year, depending upon experience
Topsham, ME
Posted on Apr 03, 2024
Are you interested in a career with an organization whose mission aligns with your passion of protecting and caring for vital lands on the coast and contributing to community well-being in Maine? Are you a leader that believes in fostering an environment that supports new ideas, encourages learning, and embraces...
Assistant Store Manager
Full time
$47,000-$53,000
Freeport, ME
Posted on Mar 26, 2024
The Freeport Assistant Retail Manager will be responsible for supporting the store manager in day-to-day operations, with a heavy focus on driving daily sales. We are looking for someone to oversee our sales team, prioritizing and delegating daily tasks to set the store up for success. This candidate will be...
Axe Shop Tech II
Full time, Part time, Entry Level
$15-18/hour
South Portland, ME
Posted on Mar 26, 2024
Position Title: Shop Tech II Position Description – Brant & Cochran, the only craft axe maker in Maine, is looking to fill a full or part-time, entry level position in its South Portland shop. The successful safety-conscious candidate will assist with blacksmithing, grinding and machining of axe heads, finishing axes...
Housekeeper
Part time
$18/hr
Carrabassett Valley
Posted on Mar 26, 2024
Overview Perfect role for those who thrive on keeping a clean space and enjoy knowing their work makes people feel comfortable and enjoy their time away from home. An eye for detail, rock-solid work ethic, self-direction, and flexibility are critical. Key Responsibilities Turning over guest rooms - dusting, vacuuming, linens,...
Operations Staff
Full time, Entry Level, Housing available
$18/hr
Carrabassett Valley
Posted on Mar 26, 2024
Overview Perfect role for those who crave a life filled with experiences and human interaction. You don't need to be an extrovert to work here but a rock-solid work ethic, empathy, communication skills, self-direction, an eye for detail, and some flexibility are critical. Key Responsibilities Reception - answering phones, managing...
“THE NUMBER ONE REASON TO LIVE IN MAINE IS THE OUTSTANDING QUALITY OF LIFE. IT’S HARD TO BEAT IF YOU LOVE THE OUTDOORS, BEING ACTIVE AND HAVING FOUR SEASONS.”
-Bill Yeo, Retail Manager of L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery School
TYPES OF CAREERS
PRODUCT DESIGN + DEVELOPMENT
Maine’s outdoor heritage and culture of innovation has spawned dozens of outdoor equipment and apparel manufacturers with jobs available in production, stitching, design, and engineering.
MARKETING + SALES
Marketing and sales roles promoting outdoor gear and experiences are the most in-demand jobs in Maine’s outdoor industry according to a recent MOB member survey.
GUIDING + OUTFITTING
Prefer to be closer to the action? Maine is home to hundreds of guiding companies, organizations, and entrepreneurs that lead recreation trips and teach outdoor skills.
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Featured Educational Partner
Are you looking for something that combines your passion for the great outdoors with a valuable skill set that’ll allow you to manage — or start your own — four-season outdoor recreation-related businesses?
The University of Maine Farmington Outdoor Recreation Business Administration (ORBA) Program is one of the only undergraduate outdoor recreation business focused programs in the country. Graduates work for companies like L.L.Bean, Old Town Canoe, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Garmin, Sugarloaf Mountain, and more.
ORBA is an innovative academic program with a broad four-season focus and an emphasis on business, with substantial coursework in outdoor recreation — including areas like snow sports, the river industry, adventure sports, hiking and camping, golf, and inland fishing. Check Out The ORBA Program
