A stipend will be provided for purchasing pants that meet uniform standards.Ĭompensation: $17.85/hr paid every two weeks. Uniform shirts,rain jacket, puffy jacket for fall staff, hat, safety-toe boots, first aid kit, backpack, and personal protective equipment are provided. Summit Stewards maintain appearances consistent with Acadia National Park’s uniform and grooming standards. Hired employees may be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccinations and pass a federal background check to comply with federal workspace requirements.Must be able to attend the Leave No Trace Trainer course in June, which may include one night of camping.Applicants will be expected to use their own automobiles and will be reimbursed for mileage beyond their daily commute to park headquarters. Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle for driving to job sites.Applicant must be available for the entire season.Must be capable of hiking up to 10 miles per day wearing a pack, working in inclement weather and on steep terrain, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Motivation to engage and inspire visitors daily and excellent communication skills.Possess strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as a team.Flexibility to adapt to quickly changing work demands and schedules.Familiarity with word processing and data entry.Passion for the preservation of National Parks and public lands, especially Acadia National Park.Applicant should be reliable,prepared for field work daily,and capable of managing their daily schedule.Knowledge of or willingness to learn about interpretation and education practices.Commitment to minimizing recreational impacts through following the Leave No Trace Principles.Assists with special events: Take Pride in Acadia Day,FOA Annual Meetingand Benefit, etc. Assists coordinator with end-of-season reporting and presentation.ĩ. Records daily patrol log of work activities and observations.Ĩ. May be called upon to provide first aid and assist with ANP search and rescue operations.ħ. May conductor distribute surveys for visitor use monitoring and research projects.Ħ. Staffs Cadillac Mountain summit during midday and sunset once each per week, including times of inclement weather, to perform all duties with an added component of traffic monitoring.ĥ. Resource Management & Visitor Protection – 25% of work dutiesĤ. Builds rock cairns and destroys misleading rock stacks (REQUIRES HEAVY LIFTING) and performs small-scale trail maintenance such as: blocking social paths, pruning, picking up trash, installing signs, etc. Communicates well and works effectively with park visitors, members of the Summit Stewards team, and Friends of Acadia (FOA) and Acadia National Park (ANP) staff while assisting with all assigned job duties.ģ. Engages, educates,and assists visitors on Acadia’s trails and summits by: teaching Leave No Trace principles sharing the cultural and natural history of ANP through interpretive techniques offering trail guidance, regulatory information, first aid, water, maps, and information about FOA and ANP.Ģ. Interpretation and Education – 45% of work dutiesġ. Summit Stewards rove the trails of Acadia promoting Leave No Trace stewardship, interpreting the natural and cultural resources, and performing trail maintenance to preserve trail sustainability.Summit Stewards spend 2 days per week on Cadillac Mountain’s trails and summit and 3 days per week on trails and summits throughout Acadia.Summit Stewards work under ANP’s Visitor Experience and Education Division and therefore must comply with National Park Service volunteer agreements and standards. The Summit Stewards are an interdisciplinary team that work alongside Acadia National Park (ANP) staff to improve the visitor experience and reduce visitor impacts in the park. Service Periods: Summer: May22-Aug(up to 4 positions available) Summer/fall: May 22-Novem*(up to 2 positions available)ĭo you love getting people excited about protecting National Parks? Friends of Acadia is hiring Summit Stewards for the 2023 season. See all job openings on our Employment Opportunities page Summit Steward, Friends of Acadia Friends of Acadia Summit Steward Andrea Knapp answers questions from visitors near the Cadillac Summit Trail in Acadia National Park.
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