Find a job in Maine’s outdoor industry
Maine’s outdoor industry includes entrepreneurs, gear builders, guides, advocates, stewards, designers, engineers, tinkers and thinkers — all-around awesome people who are pros at blurring the line between work and play. Join us.
Featured Jobs
Executive Director – Portland Trails
Full time
Posted on Mar 27, 2023
At this exciting moment in our organization’s existence, the Board of Trustees seeks a new Executive Director to lead our increasingly dynamic organization, team, membership, and community into its next generation of live, work, and play across Greater Portland. Might we be looking for you?
Professional Trail Crew Members
Full time, Seasonal, Housing available
Competitive pay based on experience
Posted on Mar 24, 2023
OBP Trailworks, LLC is a professional trail contracting company with a reputation for taking on widely varied trail projects. 2023 season projects will include trail maintenance in the White Mountains, wilderness and non-wilderness stone intensive trail reconstruction, accessible trail construction, steel bridge construction, meticulous stonework including notched and pinned steps,...
Backcountry Stonemasons
Full time, Seasonal, Housing available
Competitive pay based on experience
Posted on Mar 24, 2023
OBP Trailworks, LLC is a professional trail contracting company with a reputation for taking on widely varied trail projects. 2023 season projects will include trail maintenance in the White Mountains, wilderness trail reconstruction, stone staircases in non-wilderness areas, accessible trail construction, steel bridge construction, meticulous stonework including notched and pinned...
Gear Library Coordinator
Part time, Seasonal
$18
Posted on Mar 24, 2023
The Gear Library Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Maine GearShare library and will support the Executive Director in tasks related to program design and implementation. We are looking for a team member who is dedicated to Maine GearShare’s mission, takes pride in their work, and is...
Sugarloaf – Multiple Positions
Posted on Mar 14, 2023
Sugarloaf is more than just a mountain. It's not like any other ski resort; because here, being a Sugarloafer means you're part of a true community.
Supervisor Production – 2nd Shift (3pm – 11pm)
Full time
Posted on Mar 09, 2023
Old Town is a pioneer in watercraft innovation. We've been making watercraft on the banks of the Penobscot River since 1898. We're searching for our next 2nd shift production supervisor, charged with overseeing our team of legendary Old Town Watercraft production employees.
Summer Camp Staff
Full time, Part time, Seasonal, Entry Level
$15+
Posted on Mar 01, 2023
Camp Ketcha is actively hiring staff for our Summer Day Camp! Ketcha Outdoors is a year-round charitable non-profit organization serving the southern Maine community with programs in youth development, family enrichment, and summer day camping. We strive to get children, youth and families outdoors on our 107 acres of meadows,...
“THE NUMBER ONE REASON TO LIVE IN MAINE IS THE OUTSTANDING QUALITY OF LIFE. IT’S HARD TO BEAT IF YOU LOVE THE OUTDOORS, BEING ACTIVE AND HAVING FOUR SEASONS.”
-Bill Yeo, Retail Manager of L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery School
TYPES OF CAREERS
PRODUCT DESIGN + DEVELOPMENT
Maine’s outdoor heritage and culture of innovation has spawned dozens of outdoor equipment and apparel manufacturers with jobs available in production, stitching, design, and engineering.
MARKETING + SALES
Marketing and sales roles promoting outdoor gear and experiences are the most in-demand jobs in Maine’s outdoor industry according to a recent MOB member survey.
GUIDING + OUTFITTING
Prefer to be closer to the action? Maine is home to hundreds of guiding companies, organizations, and entrepreneurs that lead recreation trips and teach outdoor skills.
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Featured Educational Partner
Are you looking for something that combines your passion for the great outdoors with a valuable skill set that’ll allow you to manage — or start your own — four-season outdoor recreation-related businesses?
The University of Maine Farmington Outdoor Recreation Business Administration (ORBA) Program is one of the only undergraduate outdoor recreation business focused programs in the country. Graduates work for companies like L.L.Bean, Old Town Canoe, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Garmin, Sugarloaf Mountain, and more.
ORBA is an innovative academic program with a broad four-season focus and an emphasis on business, with substantial coursework in outdoor recreation — including areas like snow sports, the river industry, adventure sports, hiking and camping, golf, and inland fishing. Check Out The ORBA Program
