Recreation Technician - Friends of Acadia

Friends of Acadia, Location: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine

Compensation and Hours: $17.85/hour (40 hours/week)

Long season: One position, May 6 - November 2, 2023 (25 weeks); Link to apply: https://friendsofacadia.bamboohr.com/careers/25

Short Season: One position, May 6 - September 1, 2023 (16 weeks); Link to apply: https://friendsofacadia.bamboohr.com/careers/26

Application deadline: Monday 02/12/2024

Duties for 25-week (Long season) Recreation Technician:

1. Installs and maintains electronic counters (road, carriage roads, and trails). Downloads and processes counter data into usable formats, conducting quality control analyses;
2. Conduct stationary counts of visitors for long periods of time (1 - 6 hours);
3. Processes, organizes, analyzes, and enters data in database and spreadsheet programs.
4. Distribute survey instruments and administer face-to-face visitor questionnaires for routine monitoring and research projects, and observing visitor behavior;
5. Works on a short-term research project based on park needs;
6. Write an end-of-season evaluation of work experience with FOA and ANP;
7. Gives informal presentations about projects to ANP and FOA staff, donors, and the public;
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties for 16-week Recreation Technician:

1.Assist with communication and taking part in various research projects from outside researchers, internal research, and other Citizen Science projects;

2.Conduct stationary counts of visitors for long periods (1 - 6 hours);

3.Writes an end-of season evaluation of work experience with FOA and ANP;

4.Gives informal presentations about projects to ANP and FOA staff, donors, and the public;

5.Working on a short research project based on park needs;

6.Distribute survey instruments and administer face-to-face visitor questionnaires for routine monitoring and research projects, and observing visitor behavior;

7.Performs other duties as assigned.

For both positions:

Work Environment: The fieldwork may involve moderate risks or discomfort. The outdoor conditions will be varied; there may be inclement weather and sometimes greater than 90 degrees and less than 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Employees are expected to communicate via park radios and be flexible to adapt to quickly changing work demands and schedules.

Requirements: U.S. Citizenship required. Must pass a federal background check, A valid Driver’s License is needed, and must have reliable transportation for travel to/from work. Employees must adhere to Acadia National Park’s and Friends of Acadia’s uniform and grooming standards.

Period of Service: Short Season will be Monday, May 6th - Tuesday, September 3rd , 2024, 40 hours/week (16 weeks). Long season will be Monday May 6th - Saturday November 2nd, 2024. Applicants must be available for the entire season. Successful applicants must attend Acadia National Park Leave No Trace training, including one camping night. Days off: 2 consecutive days off per week to be arranged. Hours will vary. Some weekend and holiday work are expected. Some unpaid days off can be scheduled with the Recreation Technician Lead.

Wages: $17.85/hr. Pay period: Every two weeks. Housing: Applicants will be expected to find their own housing on or near Mount Desert Island. Uniforms/Equipment: Uniform shirts, jacket layers, boots, first aid kits, gloves, backpack, and other personal protective equipment provided. Friends of Acadia provides a uniform pants or shorts stipend that meets uniform standards.

TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references.

Rolling application until position filled or application deadline Monday February 12th, 2024

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.