November Outdoor Industry Career Newsletter

Maine’s outdoor industry is made up of entrepreneurs, gear builders, guides, advocates, stewards, designers, engineers, tinkerers and thinkers — all-around awesome people who are pros at blurring the line between work and play.

In these monthly emails, expect to find the latest job postings, networking events, pro-tips from local industry vets, and ways to level up your professional skillset without ever stepping foot out of state.

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Work where you play this winter. Working at Sugarloaf isn’t just another job, it’s where you share your passion for the outdoors, meet fascinating people from all over the world and yes – ski or snowboard on a very regular basis. Being at Sugarloaf means you’re part of a true community and a resort culture unlike any other. Sugarloaf has seasonal, part, and full-time year-round opportunities available.

NOW HIRING:

  • Race Administrator.  The right candidate for this position would have previous knowledge and experience in ski/ride racing, be familiar with lead/post wrap-ups as it relates to timing and general administrative tracking surrounding competitions throughout the season.
  • Rental Shop Ski Tech & Boot Fitter.  As part of the rental shop team you will assist Sugarloaf guests through the process of renting equipment while providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.  Boot Fitters are trained so that ski boots are fitted properly and adjusted for comfort and safety.
  • Resort Carpenter / Maintenance Tech.  This role takes on tasks in order to expand and repair resort structures.  This full-time year-round position is eligible for benefits, seasonal bonus pay, paid time off and many other great job perks.
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“Noah is great to work for. He is incredibly supportive and invests a lot of energy and time into our personal development. He provides a great work/life balance and always goes out of his way to accommodate our personal life needs.”

NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER 2024:

  • Seasonal Climbing Guide. Equinox Guiding Service is seeking a motivated and experienced Seasonal Climbing Guide to join our team. As a Climbing Guide, you will play a crucial role in leading and ensuring the safety of our clients during rock climbing adventures. You must possess a current SPI (Single Pitch Instructor) certification, WFA (Wilderness First Aid) certification, and have substantial climbing experience. This seasonal position offers a unique opportunity to work in the great outdoors and share your passion for climbing with others.
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GENERAL MANAGER 
Full Time

The General Manager provides leadership for setting and reinforcing the high standards of Terramor Outdoor Resort. This role is responsible for managing property budgets, coordinating business operations, exemplifying great customer service, managing operational costs, improving processes, identifying business opportunities, and hiring, onboarding, and developing team members. The GM demonstrates a high level of hospitality combined with an entrepreneurial spirit which aligns with our Culture, Mission, Vision, and Values.

Bike Mechanic – Bike, Boat & Ski Store
Full Time

Our Bike, Boat & Ski Retail Store, located in Freeport, ME is currently searching for Bike Mechanics to become part of their team. Assemble and prepare bikes for sale. Perform a variety of service functions on new and used bikes. Through direct contact with customers provide exceptional service and share product and technical expertise to enhance the customer experience.

DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER
Full Time

The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is dedicated to protecting Maine’s natural resources, promoting sustainable practices, and supporting Maine’s communities. We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our communications team as the Digital Content Producer. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental campaigns through public engagement by enhancing NRCM’s online and digital presence. The anticipated start date is January 2, 2024.

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Maine Outdoor Economy Summit

When: Nov 29 – Dec 1
Where: Samoset Resort, Rockport

Are you planning to attend the upcoming Maine Outdoor Economy Summit? Produced by the Maine Office of Outdoor Rec and Maine Outdoor Brands, MOES is the event of the year for professional development, collaboration, and networking. Only a few seats are left… Check out some of the organizations and industry pros who will be there, and register to join us:

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Our members are the heartbeat of Maine Outdoor Brands and the reason for everything we do. This dynamic network of trailblazers and innovators are the driving force behind Maine’s multi-billion dollar outdoor industry which ranks fifth in the nation for the value outdoor recreation adds to the economy.

View our directory to see all of our member brands and learn more about this growing community.
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Maine Outdoor Industry At a Glance…

Maine ranks 5th in the nation

for the value outdoor recreation provides to the state’s economy

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Maine Outdoor Brands is a member-driven alliance of outdoor product makers, experience providers, retailers and organizations invested in strengthening Maine’s $3 billion outdoor recreation economy. As champions of our state’s growing outdoor industry, we believe there is strength in numbers and aim to be a catalyst for growth. We empower outdoor businesses to thrive by providing collaborative marketing, networking, resource sharing and education in partnership with the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation.