Position Overview:

Maine Coast Heritage Trust is seeking up to two assistant stewards for the 2025 season. This position is a seasonal, fulltime role that will last at least 13 weeks and not more than 25 weeks (range of April through September – exact dates to be determined). The work will include a variety of stewardship projects, with an emphasis on helping regional stewards in Washington County, Maine with some occasional travel further afield. Tasks requiring physical labor represent 90% or more of the position’s duties, with both work in the field and related support needs at our facilities. Occasional weekend work may be required.  

Major Responsibilities: 

• Preserve monitoring & maintenance, including trail work, mowing and weed whacking, boundary marking, field maintenance, and interacting with the public.   
• Miscellaneous carpentry work on kiosks, barn infrastructure and other small structures. 
• Equipment and tool maintenance 
• Invasive plant management under the direction of regional stewards. 
• Participation in and coordination of volunteer beach clean ups and other activities. 
• Data entry and record keeping. 

Skills and Experience Sought: 

• Ability and desire to perform hard physical work. 
• Experience working in the field, alone and with others. 
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Experience operating and maintaining the following: Chainsaw, brush saw and hand tools. Will provide training if necessary.
• Experience building and maintaining trails.  
• Valid Driver’s License and use of a vehicle. 
• Good sense of humor when the weather is bad and the bugs are biting. 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands: 

Field work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and requires climbing, walking, bending, crouching, lifting, reaching, and other physical capabilities.  Regular travel is required. MCHT shares work trucks that are available for employee use, but in the event that the Assistant Steward needs to use their own vehicle, they will be reimbursed at the Maine state rate. Some work is performed in a normal office environment not subject to extremes of noise, temperature, odor, etc..  Operates computer, printer, and other office equipment. Work may be performed alongside other MCHT staff or independently. 

This is a full-time, seasonal position. The rate of pay will be $18.00 per hour. PTO is provided (accrued at 1 hour per every 40 hours worked.) 

To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to search@mcht.org with “Waco Seasonal Stew” in the subject line.  The deadline to apply is March 7, 2025.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. 

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis. 

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 

Maine Coast Heritage Trust is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where employees from diverse backgrounds can thrive and support our mission. We recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.