Want to work where you can hunt for mushrooms in the forest? Scramble over rocks at the tide pools? Harvest fresh veggies from a sustainable farm? join The Ecology School as an Ecology Educator!
Saco Bay can be found on the southern coast of Maine, just 20 miles south of Portland and an 1½ hour drive to Boston. Programs are designed to increase science literacy for all ages and provide memorable lessons about how the world works and our place within it. Living "off the grid" at beautiful River Bend Farm for a few days or a week is a one-of-a-kind experience that will inspire new ways of looking at food, farming, nature, communities, and technology. Students participate in growing and harvesting food in the permaculture gardens, take meals together in the Poland Spring Education and Dining Commons, and explore the unique Southern Maine ecosystems on and around the campus, including river, forest, fields, marsh, and tidal zones.
Accentuating the magic, mystery and wonder of nature, The Ecology School provides experiential ecology education for 3rd-8th grade students from schools throughout New England. 10-12 Ecology Educators will focus on school programming during the spring and fall seasons plus camp and adult programs during the summer months. Through a variety of residential, day, and outreach programs, Educators will engage participants through laughter and storytelling using costumes, skits, and song. Responsibilities include developing and leading nature-based lessons for groups of 10-12 students, with lessons that focus on various ecological concepts and areas on the southern coast of Maine. The Ecology School’s team works hard to maintain a strong support system to ensure that staff can deliver their very best lessons and is committed to making every program empowering, informative, and fun for participants. Compensation includes a starting salary of $450/week, plus free furnished housing/laundry (including weekends), meals during residential programming, access to farm-fresh produce, pro deal purchases, and extensive training in outdoor education. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent life/work experience), experience in working with K-8 aged children, and a willingness to be a strong contributor for a learning community of ecology educators. To apply, send a completed application, cover letter, and resume to Jake Linck.
2026 Ecology Educators—Now Hiring! • The Ecology School is accepting applications on a rolling basis for Ecology Educators for the 2026 season. Positions begin as early as March for the spring season with work opportunities through November. • View a detailed Educator job description »
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Maine Huts & Trails operates an acclaimed backcountry recreation corridor through the mountains of western Maine. This corridor features 50 miles of free, public trails ideal for hiking, fat biking, hut-to-hut skiing, and snowshoeing. MH&T maintains three award-winning eco-lodges along this corridor that provide guests with a unique Maine winter experience. In the summer, only two of these lodges are open for guests to rent or for visitors to enjoy.
Each eco-lodge features a winter hut staff consisting of a Hut Crew Leaderand Hut Crew. Hut staff work as a tight-knit team to provide a warm and friendly environment for overnight guests and day visitors. A variety of responsibilities include guest check-in, food and meal preparations, housekeeping and custodial duties, maintaining off-grid systems, and more! Compensation includes a competitive starting wage of $16/hour plus tips with onsite housing and meals provided. Successful applicants will have a proven commitment to customer service, the ability to work as part of a team, and the ability to maintain high standards in an isolated setting. If you have interest in outdoor recreation (especially hiking, biking, paddling, skiing and snowshoeing), enthusiasm for living in a remote wilderness setting, hospitality and/or food service experience (preferred), and exceptional customer service skills with a friendly, outgoing personality, email a cover letter and resume to Seth Page.
Winter Hut Crew Applications Opening this Fall! • Stay tuned as MH&T will start accepting applications for winter live-in Hut Crew positions beginning this September!
Maine Huts & Trails is so much more than three backcountry, off-the-grid eco-lodges connected together by 50+ miles of multi-use recreational trails & waterways. View the experience »
Spanning 54 acres the Summit campus is located in Stow (19 miles north of the town of Fryeburg, Maine) and features a central lodge containing a commercial kitchen, dining room, and living room. This is the hub for campus activities. A fully equipped Academic Center is the base for academic instruction. The majority of expeditions are conducted in the White Mountain National Forest in Maine and New Hampshire.
Summit Achievement combines the best features of a wilderness program and special needs boarding school by integrating a residential milieu and traditional academic instruction with outdoor adventure-based therapy. Programming includes Venture (a 6-8 week primary treatment program) and Traverse (a 2-4 month therapeutic boarding school). Field Guides are responsible for providing supervision, guidance, mentorship and instruction to a small group of adolescents with mild to moderate social, emotional and educational challenges. Duties include facilitating activities, group processing sessions, 4-season backcountry expeditions and working as a member of a team fulfilling the duties of a Logistician, Medic or Team Leader. Summer seasonal (May through mid-August) and year-round positions are available, with a varied eight days on and six days off work shift schedule. Guides will have the opportunity to spend 3-5 days on campus, 4 days on expedition, and 2 days out on weekend activities. Compensation starts at $266.59/day, plus staff housing upon availability, health insurance, paid time off that ranges from 1-4 weeks, a 401K with 4% employer match, professional development assistance for classes, conferences and certifications, and pro deal purchases. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, have a Bachelor’s degree in a relative field, and experience working with youth from the ages of 13–20. To apply, email your resume and cover letter (specifying whether you're looking for year-round or seasonal work) to Anson McNulty.
Located in Poland, Maine on Lake Thompson, Agassiz Village is a nonprofit organization that provides summer camp and year-round programming for children from underserved communities across the Northeast. Campers come from tough backgrounds, with 35% having experienced foster care, homelessness, recent immigration, domestic violence, or having an incarcerated family member. With activities that include the low & high ropes, climbing wall, archery range, canoes, kayaks, SUPs, a banana boat, yoga, dance (and so much more!), summer camp affords the opportunity to discover new interests and uncover hidden skills, make lifetime friendships, and connect with inspiring mentors to help them thrive in school, college, and the workforce.
Now hiring skilled activity leaders, cabin counselors, lifeguards, kitchen help, nurses, and housekeeping/laundry staff to work from June 21st to August 6th, 2026. Prior to camper arrival, all staff members participate in a 7-day orientation where you'll learn about Agassiz Village history, philosophy and programming, get to know fellow staff members, and learn how to administer a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program. Counselors live in cabins with campers 24/7, activity counselors and lifeguards act as cabin counselors when they aren't teaching activities, and kitchen and housekeeping staff live with other staff (no campers) and health center staff have either a private or shared cabin. Compensation includes a weekly salary, housing, and meals. Enjoy a day off in Portland (about a 45-minute drive) or explore amazing hiking trails, lakes, and other exciting opportunities for time off in nature. If you have a high energy level, an extremely elevated level of visual awareness, humor, creativity, and the desire to be a positive influence on the lives of children, fill out the online application or connect with Christina Kaake for more info.
Agassiz Village is more than just a summer camp—it’s a life-changing experience. View 90 years of history, impact and community.
With campuses in Connecticut (Ivoryton and Lakeside), Massachusetts (Great Barrington , Groton and Yarmouth Port), Maine (Ocean Park), and New Hampshire (Freedom), Outdoor Classroom is the largest overnight, hands-on, nature/science/SEL-based outdoor education program in the Northeast. From hiking trails to forests and mountains to beaches, 4th-8th grade students experience a 1-5 day field trip adventure of a lifetime.
Are you interested in working with kids, being outside, exploring New England, and living with a team of Outdoor Educators? Join a team that is committed to providing unforgettable experiences to youth! With environmental education programs that focus on social and emotional learning, science and engineering skills, and adventure education, Outdoor Classroom Instructors are responsible for educating a group of 10-12 students, including facilitating day and night lessons, leading large group activities, and hosting meals. Hands-on activities include wilderness survival, wood carving, aquatic biology, science fair, outdoor cooking, low ropes course, and team building initiatives. Also seeking Traveling Outdoor Education Instructors and an RN or LPN for each site.Positions are available during the spring (early March to early June) and fall (early September to early/mid-November), with a MO-FR schedule (no weekends!). Compensation includes $615/week, housing, meals during programming (plus onsite communal food budget on weekends), mileage reimbursement for work-related travel, and relocation assistance. Given the nature of the role, you should be comfortable walking 3 to 5 miles/day. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required. If you have experience working with elementary and middle school students, a passion for outdoor education, and ready to make a difference in student's lives, view a detailed job description, fill out the online application or connect with Rachel D'Angio for more information.
