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Careers and Seasonal Jobs
Ever dream of working outdoors in a beautiful setting during the summer or for a lifetime? Maine State Parks and Public Lands announce seasonal positions each winter to staff our Parks, Historic Sites, and Public Lands. Permanent positions are announced year-round as they open.
What to Expect Working at the Bureau of Parks and Lands
Become a Maine State Park Lifeguard!
The Maine State Park lifeguard team is searching for qualified individuals with aquatic experience (swimming, surfing) and a strong public safety aptitude (leadership, coaching, mentoring) who have their lifesaving, CPR and First Aid certifications** to join us this summer. Our lifeguards take great pride in protecting beach-goers and themselves. Learn more about becoming a Maine State Park lifeguard below.
**Get your Lifesaving, CPR & First Aid certifications now!
- Lifeguard Courses - sign up 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 spot now with Sean.
- Course Fee Reimbursement - If you pass an accredited lifeguard course and the Maine State Park Lifeguard Academy and work a complete season as a lifeguard with Maine State Parks, your lifeguard course fee will be reimbursed.
- Training Resources include the Red Cross, YMCA, UMaine, and local colleges and schools.
- Lifeguard brochure (PDF 341KB).
- Application for Lifeguards - Download and complete the State of Maine Application as a PDF or as a Rich Text Version. Then email it to Sean Vaillancourt. Questions? - call or text Sean at 207-557-2391.
- Applications and Job Descriptions for current job postings at Parks, Historic Sites, and Maine's Public Lands.
Work in the Public Lands!
Maine's Public Lands include some of the most outstanding natural features and secluded locations in Maine. The more than half million acres are managed for a variety of resource values including recreation, wildlife, and timber. We hire foresters, forest technicians, and seasonal recreation rangers.
- Watch the Untold Secret video below - explores the unbelievably beautiful 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 historic site staff offer exemplary visitor services while performing a wide range of outdoor duties. They provide information to visitors, ensure visitor safety, perform park maintenance and repairs, and update welcome and information kiosks.
- Seasonal Employment brochure (PDF 509KB)
- Follow Your Passion to a Career - View the video 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 current job postings at Parks, Historic Sites, and Maine's Public Lands.
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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 listed by location not job title. Click on the 'Apply Now!' button to see all current openings at that location. If you do not see the listing you expected for a location or need additional information, please contact the park manager at the location of the job you are interested in.
Visit the Bureau of Human Resources for all openings with DACF and the State of Maine.