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Portland Paddle offers sea kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) rentals, tours and lessons. We provide paddling adventures for all skill levels, including complete beginners. We’re located at the East End Beach a short drive or walk from downtown Portland. Our site on the waterfront of Casco Bay is perfectly situated for paddling.

Position Overview This position starts in April or May and extends through September. The Trips Manager’s (TM) performs crucial behind-the-scenes work that enables the rest of the staff to deliver outstanding paddling adventures to our customers. This role involves coordinating logistics, maintaining equipment, and ensuring effective communication among staff. The TM’s job...

$70,000 - $75,000/year

Hearty Roots is an esteem-building outdoor adventure program led by professional counselors & educators who also happen to be backcountry gurus.

Position Overview Build the Revenue and Voice Behind a Mission That Matters Hearty Roots is an award-winning, outdoor-based youth development organization advancing youth mental health through programs rooted in adventure, connection, and reflection. Guided by a credentialed team of professionals, our innovative, year-round programs served more than 1,000 Midcoast Maine kids and...

Makers of the finest canoes and kayaks. From fishing to recreation, we’ve been building watercraft since 1898. Find your next adventure at Old Town.

Position Overview Join our Team! At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world's most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences- for adventurers, by adventurers. Old Town Watercraft brings over 100 years of passion and authentic understanding in kayaks, canoes and the new EPDL-power assist pedal kayaks...

Osprey’s Echo is a family-run sea kayaking company based in Stonington, on Deer Isle. Known for the archipelago of over 70 islands, Stonington offers a great deal for its visitors. Osprey’s Echo provide sea kayak tours into the archipelago and offerings range from 2-hour tours to 1/2 day, full-day and overnight camping trips. Osprey’s Echo have been in business since ...

Position Overview Reach out to kayak@ospreysecho.com for more info 🌲 Manage and maintain gear and kayaks at the waterfront 🌲 Greet guests and support customer service 🌲 May through September, with some flexibility on start or end dates 🌲 Looking for either full-time or part-time workers, but with flexibility to work occasional...

LifeFlight of Maine is the state’s only emergency air ambulance service. LifeFlight’s three helicopters, airplane, and specialty ground vehicles are equipped as fully functioning mobile intensive care units, bringing advanced skills, medical technology, pharmacy, blood, and more—directly to a patient’s side.

Position Overview This is an exciting opportunity for someone with nonprofit experience who wants to be part of a small and tight knit team, working for an organization that makes a tangible difference in lives, families, and communities across Maine. This person must have significant major/capital gift experience, be highly motivated, work...

HIOBS serves middle school, high school, gap year, and college students, as well as adults looking for wilderness adventure and Veterans from our Armed Forces.

Position Overview Logistics Coordinators are responsible for supporting the logistical and program functions of the regional program. This includes managing all logistical details, preparations, and support for courses in the field; coordinating the issue, de-issue, and maintenance of the regional outdoor equipment; helping to manage field and base food inventory, packing field...

$71,000 to $82,000 dependent upon experience

Maine Coast Heritage Trust is a nonprofit land conservation organization increasing access to the coast for everyone, making the coast more resilient to climate change, and supporting coastal communities.

Position Overview Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) is growing its frontline fundraising team and seeking two mission-driven development professionals: a Major Gifts Officer and a Planned & Leadership Giving Officer. Both roles are pivotal in securing philanthropic support that protects Maine’s coast for people and wildlife—forever.   We welcome candidates with strong...

$64,487 – 74,867

The Natural Resources Council of Maine is a nonprofit membership organization protecting, restoring, and conserving Maine’s environment, now and for future generations. For more than 60 years, the Natural Resources Council of Maine has been protecting the places and way of life that make Maine so special. We work statewide to: -Protect the health of Maine’s rivers, lakes, streams, and ...

Position Overview The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is seeking an Accountant to support the financial health and integrity of our organization. This role plays an essential part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting informed decision-making, and ensuring compliance with financial and regulatory requirements. The Accountant works closely with the Finance...

150,000-180,000

The Natural Resources Council of Maine is a nonprofit membership organization protecting, restoring, and conserving Maine’s environment, now and for future generations. For more than 60 years, the Natural Resources Council of Maine has been protecting the places and way of life that make Maine so special. We work statewide to: -Protect the health of Maine’s rivers, lakes, streams, and ...

Position Overview The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) seeks an Executive Director to lead one of Maine’s most effective and trusted environmental organizations. This leader will guide a dedicated and experienced staff, partner closely with an engaged Board, and serve as NRCM’s primary public voice building strong relationships across communities, policymakers,...

$57,000 to $64,000

Maine Coast Heritage Trust is a nonprofit land conservation organization increasing access to the coast for everyone, making the coast more resilient to climate change, and supporting coastal communities.

Position Overview Are you interested in a career with an organization whose focus is protecting and caring for vital lands on the coast and contributing to community well-being in Maine? Are you looking for an opportunity to build relationships with the community you work in? Do you dive into your work with...