Part-time Seasonal Lead Store Associate - Acadia Nat'l Park
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Job Description
Be a part of something remarkable as a part-time seasonal Lead Store Associate at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, ME ! Seasonal runs until December. What We Do America’s National Parks is a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS), operating stores at over 175 national park sites. But we’re more than a retailer . Our purpose is to educate the public about the history, landscapes, and cultures that have shaped America. We do this through the products we make and the experiences w…
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Work camping in Maine — common questions
What's the typical work-camping season in Maine?
Maine's work-camping season is tight — most positions run mid-May through mid-October, with the strongest hiring in February-March for summer placements. Late-September through mid-October leaf-peeping season is a second smaller peak. The coast (Acadia gateway) and the lakes region drive the most demand. Year-round positions are extremely rare.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Maine?
Pay rates for Maine work-camping positions cluster between $15.10/hour and $31.00/hour for most positions, based on listings currently in our database. Camp host roles that include a free RV site typically pay at the lower end. Maintenance, front-desk lead, and activities-coordinator positions pay at the higher end. Some volunteer state-park host positions trade work hours for a free full-hookup site instead of a paycheck — the site itself is often worth $600-$1,500/month in equivalent value.
Do Maine campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Maine state park host sites include free camping for the whole season in exchange for service. Private campgrounds along the coast and in the Moosehead Lake / Rangeley regions typically offer a free RV pad. Pets are welcome at most Maine state park host positions — with the documented exception of Sebago Lake State Park which doesn't allow pets at all.
Which Maine state parks hire work campers?
Yes — Maine's Bureau of Parks and Lands runs a campground host program. Individual hosts contribute 20 hours per week. Duties include providing essential maintenance services (stacking brush, patching gravel roadways, mowing), helping travelers set up campsites, cleaning facilities, and offering local advice. Hosts receive free camping. Contact Donna McGraw at (207) 693-6231 or apply through maine.gov/dacf/parks/get_involved.