Ever dream of working outdoors in a lovely setting throughout the summertime or for a lifetime? Maine State Parks and Public Lands reveal seasonal positions each winter to personnel our Parks, Historic Sites, and Public Lands. Permanent positions are announced year-round as they open.

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What to Expect Working at the Bureau of Parks and Lands

Become a Maine State Park Lifeguard!

The Maine State Park lifeguard team is looking for qualified individuals with water experience (swimming, browsing) and a strong public security ability (management, training, mentoring) who have their lifesaving, CPR and First Aid accreditations ** to join us this summer. Our lifeguards take excellent pride in protecting beach-goers and themselves. Discover more about becoming a Maine State Park lifeguard below.

** Get your Lifesaving, CPR & Emergency treatment certifications now! Lifeguard Courses - sign up now with Maine State Park Lifeguard Coordinator, Sean Vaillancourt. Call or text 207-557-2391, or e-mail Sean. - Next Training Session = March 17, 18, 19 & 25 in Bath, Maine. Reserve your spot now with Sean.

Course Fee Reimbursement - If you pass a certified lifeguard course and the Maine State Park Lifeguard Academy and work a total season as a lifeguard with Maine State Parks, your lifeguard course charge will be reimbursed. Training Resources consist of the Red Cross, YMCA, UMaine, and local colleges and schools.

Lifeguard pamphlet (PDF 341KB). Application for Lifeguards - Download and finish 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.

Operate in the general public Lands!

Maine's Public Lands consist of a few of the most exceptional natural features and secluded locations in Maine. The more than half million acres are managed for a variety of resource values consisting of entertainment, wildlife, and wood. We employ foresters, forest service technicians, and seasonal entertainment rangers.

Watch the Untold Secret video listed below - explores the amazingly gorgeous 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 deal excellent visitor services while carrying out a broad range of outdoor responsibilities. They offer info to visitors, ensure visitor security, carry out park repair and maintenance, and upgrade welcome and info kiosks.

Seasonal Employment sales (PDF 509KB). Follow Your Passion to a Profession - View the video listed 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 present job postings at Parks, Historic Sites, and Maine's Public Lands.

Get Experience - Volunteer

Maine Conservation Corps. Campground Host Opportunities. Volunteer in the Parks Program
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Applications for Current Job Postings

These jobs are currently open for recruitment. Please click on the 'Apply Now!' button to read the complete posting and to use. Note that seasonal openings are noted by area not job title. Click the 'Apply Now!' button to see all existing openings at that location. If you do not see the listing you expected for a location or need additional info, please contact the park manager at the location of the task you are interested in.