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December 29, 2022
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Contact Name
Stephanie Ley
Contact Email
stephley@friendsofacadia.org
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Location
United States
Summary
Do you love getting people excited about protecting National Parks? Friends of Acadia is hiring Summit Stewards for the 2023 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 rove 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.
Summer: May 22-August 19, 2023 (up to 4 positions available)
Summer/fall: May 22-November 4, 2023* (up to 2 positions available)
To learn more about being a Summit Steward in Acadia National Park and application instructions please visit: https://friendsofacadia.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/job-opening-summit-steward-friends-of-acadia/
Compensation Information
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. Individuals will have 2 consecutive days off per week. Schedule requests will be considered but not guaranteed. *Fall applicants must take off 5 unpaid workdays during the season, to be scheduled with the coordinator.
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 that meet uniform standards.
Housing: Not provided; applicants will be expected to find their own housing.