Outdoor Recreation Program Assistant

Are you passionate about outdoor recreation and looking for a summer opportunity to gain hands-on experience?

Main Street Skowhegan is seeking Outdoor Recreation Program Assistants (PAs) to join the team for 450-hour summer service terms designed for college students, high school graduates, or outdoor enthusiasts looking to build leadership skills, gain experience in program facilitation, and spend the summer leading outdoor adventures.

Program Assistants will assist with summer programs, whitewater boating and tubing, mountain biking, summer camps, and other outdoor activities that make the outdoors accessible to all. PAs will assist with the Basecamp Gear Lending Library. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates or students looking to take the next step toward a career in outdoor leadership, environmental education, or guiding.

If you’re interested in applying, please send a resume and cover letter to Outdoor Programs & Pathways Manager Amber Albe at . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until we find the perfect candidates to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and leading outdoor recreation programs, summer camps, and special events.
• Work directly with youth and families, providing instruction and guidance in paddling, hiking, mountain biking, and other summer activities.
• Help facilitate the Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp Gear Library, ensuring community members have access to outdoor equipment.
• Promote Skowhegan Outdoors through community outreach, program registration, and participant engagement.
• Ensure programs run safely and smoothly by assisting with gear setup, logistics, and program execution.
• Participate in professional development trainings, such as Wilderness First Aid and outdoor leadership skills.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma and willingness to undergo a background check.
• Passion for outdoor recreation and community engagement.
• Experience or interest in activities like kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, or outdoor education.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work with youth and families.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and lift/move equipment (50 lbs.).
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working as part of a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Must be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Position Benefits

• Living allowance
• AmeriCorps Education Award
• Hands-on experience in outdoor leadership & youth programming
• Training and certifications (Wilderness First Aid, Swiftwater Rescue, Outdoor Skills)
• Networking & career development in the outdoor recreation industry
• Ability to extend service term

About the Skowhegan Outdoors AmeriCorps Initiative

The Skowhegan Outdoors Initiative—a program of Main Street Skowhegan—is an effort to ensure that everyone in the Skowhegan community has access to the outdoors, opportunities to participate in free outdoor activities, and the tools to experience the natural world on their own. Skowhegan Outdoors will help bring people together through shared experiences, promote our outdoor spaces and facilities, and catalyze a shift toward a more active lifestyle in Skowhegan—a lifestyle that is accessible to everyone.

Skowhegan Outdoors is inclusive, free, and open to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or religion.

About Main Street Skowhegan

Main Street Skowhegan is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to the revitalization and economic development of Skowhegan. Through innovative programs and strategic partnerships, MSS fosters entrepreneurship, workforce development, outdoor recreation, and community engagement to enhance the region's economic vitality. Main Street Skowhegan is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person