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Join the Maine Conservation Corps
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- Community Tree Stewards
- Environmental Stewards
- Field Teams
- Shore Corps Stewards
- Current Opportunities
The mission of the MCC is to accomplish conservation initiatives that inspire people and enhance communities.
Benefits of Joining!
- A wide range of training and networking opportunities
- Experience in leadership and project management
- Housing during training
- An Education Award
- Weekly Living Stipend
- Pro-deals
- A Maine State Park Pass
- Student loan deferment and childcare reimbursement for those that qualify
Community Tree Stewards
Complete urban and community forestry projects
Do you have a background in forestry and want to gain practical experience in the field? The Community Tree Stewards program offers opportunities for individuals to lead forestry resiliency projects that engage residents in underserved communities. Initiatives are developed based on local needs and may include:
- Completing a Street Tree Inventory, including documenting and mapping trees
- Developing a strategic plan for a community forest program
- Collaborating with a licensed forester to develop or revise a forest management plan
- Developing and implementing a forest pest response plan
- Planting and maintaining trees
Resources: FAQs for Community Tree Stewards in 2025 / 2025 CTS Host Site Details
Environmental Stewards
Serve as an integral part of a conservation organization!
Want to take your background in natural resources to the next level? As an Environmental Steward (ES), you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience and confidence in the field while networking with potential employers. Use your knowledge and expertise to tackle the needs of local organizations.
Each ES role is unique, past projects have included:
- Environmental education, including hands-on marine ecology, evaluating existing programming with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility
- Volunteer Management, whether an organization needs many volunteers for hands-on projects or highly skilled individuals for particular project goals
- Environmental Data Collection, including macroinvertebrate identification, water quality, soil testing, and quality control for volunteer-collected data
- Land/Trail Management from land management plan assistance to hands-on trailwork and maintenance as well as on-trail education to visitors
Past Host Sites have included:
- Maine State Aquarium
- Maine Department of Environmental Protection
- Maine State Parks and Public Lands
- Nonprofits such as: Viles Arboretum, Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership
- Other municipal and quasi-governmental entities such at the City of Hallowell, various soil and water conservation districts, York Water District
Resources: FAQs for Environmental Stewards in 2025 / 2025 ES Host Site Details
Field Teams
Do something different and discover your potential!
Looking to make a difference? Get paid to explore Maine's wilderness, coast, and mountains, whiled doing something that matters. Come gain confidence and grit serving with our Field Teams! Field Team members construct and rehabilitate sustainable trails in places like Baxter State Park, and on the Appalachian Trail, as well as land owned by local communities and land trusts.
Your efforts as a Field Team member provide access to Maine's natural areas and present recreation, education, and fitness opportunities for the public.
Team members gain an appreciation for their strengths and abilities, all while serving in some of Maine's most wild and beautiful places!
Shore Corps Stewards
Combat climate change and accomplish erosion control projects
Live, learn, and explore Maine's conservation pockets with the Maine Conservation Corps (MCC). As an MCC Shore Corps Steward, you can make an impact!
Shore Corps Stewards combat climate change by educating the public and engaging in nature-based solution projects on public lands. Learn how "OUR SHORE" materials make it more accessible for landowners to make long-term impacts on their lands and reduce erosion on Maine water bodies.
After receiving training from the DEP Nonpoint Source Training Center, Stewards will:
- perform outreach to educate community leaders and the general public about nature-based solutions;
- conduct site assessments for landowners advising them on green infrastructure opportunities, native plantings, stream smart principles, and other tactics to increase resilience;
- connect local communities to the strategies and activities included in Resilient Maine; and
- host demonstration projects on public properties to provide hands-on training to community members about nature-based solutions.
Resources: Shore Corps Host Site Application Instructions (DOCX)
Find Open Positions & Apply to Join!
| State/End Dates | Position Title | Housing Provided? | Location | Status | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2025 to 10/24/2025 | Field Team Leader/Roving Leader | Maine | Open | 12/30/2024 | |
| 06/09/2025 to 10/10/2025 | Assistant Team Leader | Maine | 0pen | 02/02/2025 | |
| Field Team Member | Maine | Open | 02/02/2025 | ||
| 04/28/2025 to 10/10/2025 | Environmental Steward (900-HR) | Maine | Open | 12/30/2024 | |
| 04-28-2025 to 10/10/2025 | Environmental Steward - Maine Healthy Beaches | No | Portland, ME | Open | 12/30/2024 |
| 05/27/2025 to 05/22/2026 | Shore Corps Steward | Maine | Open | 02/24/2025 | |
| 04/28/2025 to 10/10/2025 | Environmental Steward - Presumpscot Regional Land Trust | No | Gorham, ME | Open | 01/05/2025 |
| 06/09/2025 to 11/21/2025 | Environmental Steward (900 Hour) | Maine | Open | 02/24/2025 | |
| 04/28/2025 to 10/10/2025 | Environmental Steward (900-Hour) - Baxter State Park | Yes | Millinocket, ME | Open | 12/30/2024 |
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry provides equal opportunity in employment and programs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Accommodation arrangements must be requested in advance by contacting MCC staff.