Recreation Technician - Long Season (May-Nov)
Friends of Acadia
Bar Harbor, Maine
ORGANIZATION: Friends of Acadia
JOB TITLE: Recreation Technician – Long Season
LOCATION: Bar Harbor, ME: Acadia National Park Headquarters with some remote
REPORTING TO: Recreation Technician Coordinator
JOB STATUS: Seasonal non-exempt, 40 hours a week
EMPLOYMENT PERIODS: May 13-November 1, 2025 (1 positions available)
COMPENSATION: $18.32/hr paid every two weeks
JOB SUMMARY:
Friends of Acadia is accepting applications for the seasonal Recreation Technician program for the 2025 season. The “Rec Techs” will assist Acadia National Park staff in better understanding visitor use management and recreation-related impacts on the landscape. Friends of Acadia funds the Recreation Technician and works closely with Acadia National Park’s Social Scientist, and is managed by Friends of Acadia’s Recreation Technician Coordinator.
Friends of Acadia is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming environment for visitors, volunteers, and staff from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Field Work & Data Collection (70%):
- Installs and maintains electronic counters (road, carriage roads, and trails). Downloads and processes counter data into usable formats, conducting quality control analyses;
- Processes, organizes, analyzes, and enters data in database and spreadsheet programs;
- Assist in various internal and external research projects;
- Conduct stationary counts of visitors for long periods (1 - 6 hours);
- Distribute survey instruments and administer face-to-face visitor questionnaires for routine monitoring and research projects and observing visitor behavior;
- Assist with downloading and processing trail camera data;
Administration (25%):
- Conduct report writing from internal research projects
- Gives informal presentations about projects to ANP and FOA staff, donors, and the public;
- Working on a short-term research project based on park needs;
Other (5%):
- Performs other duties related to the job as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use basic computer software—word processing, database, and spreadsheets.
- Practical experience in data collection and record-keeping in field and office environments.
- Ability to sit for long stretches, attend to routine tasks in an open-environment setting, carry research equipment, hike, walk, stand, and bend over daily.
- Applicants will be required to pass a background check.
- Must be capable of hiking up to 5 miles per day, wearing a pack weighing up to 20 lbs, working in inclement weather and on steep terrain, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
- Employees are expected to communicate via park radios and personal devices.
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle for driving to job sites. Applicants will be expected to use their own automobiles and will be reimbursed for mileage beyond their daily commute.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Flexible to adapt to quickly changing work demands and schedules.
- Applicant should be reliable, prepared for field work daily, and capable of managing their daily schedule.
- Possess a strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as a team.
Uniforms/Equipment: Uniform shirts, a rain jacket, a fleece, hat(s), safety-toe boots, a first aid kit, a backpack, and personal protective equipment are provided. FOA will reimburse up to $150 for purchasing pants or shorts that meet uniform standards. The purchase of appropriate footwear will occur once the job begins.
Hours: 40 hours/week, including holidays and weekends. Shifts are regularly from 8 am to 4:30 pm, but special events may require different hours. Employees have two consecutive days off per week. Unpaid days off can be scheduled with your supervisor. Employees earn one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours they work.
Housing: Not provided. Applicants will be expected to find their own housing; however, we support your search by providing leads and sources. Work Environment: Most work is performed outside in all weather conditions. Employees are expected to communicate via park radios and be flexible to adapt to quickly changing work demands and schedules. There is some office work based at ANP’s headquarters or remote option with permissions.
TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references. Please apply through BambooHR link: https://friendsofacadia.bamboohr.com/careers/43
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday February 6, 2025
Friends of Acadia is an equal opportunity employer. Founded in 1986, the organization’s mission is to preserve, protect, and promote stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and the surrounding community for the inspiration and enjoyment of current and future generations.
FOA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, reproductive health decision-making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, in connection with any aspect of employment at FOA.
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Category | Outdoor Recreation |