Outdoor Programs Driver

Position Title: Driver

Employment Category: Category H/Seasonal

Permanent/Temporary: Seasonal

Reports to: Director of Outdoor Programs

Exempt/Non-exempt: Non-exempt 

Location: Wiscasset, Maine 

Benefits Eligible: No

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION 

Drivers work as members of a team to support participants and staff in Chewonki’s summer programs. Drivers work with staff and participants by providing transportation in a variety of situations including: airports, city centers, backcountry trips, and facilitating food resupplies. Drivers will travel on all types of roads while frequently pulling a canoe trailer. Drivers will spend a large portion of their time navigating on remote dirt roads in Northern Maine. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Driving Responsibilities

  • Safely operate 15 passenger vans while often towing canoe trailers, in a variety of conditions ranging from interstate highways to dirt roads and cities

  • Periodically serve as the “on-call” driver, ready to respond to any needs that may arise

  • Depart from campus at scheduled time 

  • Completed required pre and post trip inspections

  • Alert the office team to any changes in pick up /drop off times

• Exhibit professional communication with participants, their families, co-workers, and the public

• Complete all necessary paperwork (i.e. incident reports, accident reports, etc.)

• Work to honor and uphold the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and a lens of anti-racism in the best interest of participants, constituents, and staff across the organization

• A willingness to work as a team member among the Outdoor Programs department and the greater Chewonki community by maintain a welcoming, positive, and supportive culture within the logistics hub center (Packout) for all users

  • Problem solve in collaboration with those that use Packout

  • Ensure Packout area is tidy by training all who use the space and through upkeep/maintenance of areas that have been forgotten or neglected

• Community Responsibilities:

  • Strive to uphold and embody the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, prioritizing the best interests of participants, constituents, and staff throughout the organization.

  • Work on the Chewonki campus and share meals with the community.

  • Take shared responsibility for risk management by using sound judgment, adhering to your skills and Chewonki protocols, and addressing or reporting any safety concerns.

• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

PREREQUISITES/REQUISITES

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Attend required onboarding training sessions, and driver training sessions (in-person/on campus).

• Driver’s license approved by Chewonki’s insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb at a time.

• Must be able to work in an active, outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions.

• Attend Chewonki driver training

• Attend required onboarding and training sessions

APPROXIMATE 2025 DATES AND SALARY RANGE

Position Start Date: June 23, 2025

Position End Date: August 16, 2025

Starting Salary: $16 -19/hr depending on experience

At this time, Chewonki is able to provide housing for for a select number of positions. Please inquire.