AC/Maine Conservation Corps Team Leader (Trails)

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education award

Living Allowance

Health Coverage

Training

Job summary

Maine Conservation Corps in Augusta, ME is seeking a Team Leader to guide AmeriCorps members on outdoor conservation projects from March to October. You will build leadership and field skills through training and hands-on work, expanding recreational opportunities while protecting natural resources.

You will mentor a crew, supervise technical trail building, and coordinate with partners. This full-time position offers a living allowance, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead diverse groups in outdoor settings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and resolve conflicts on field teams.
• Experience coordinating volunteer/conservation activities and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, guide, and train team members in field operations and conservation techniques.
• Lead technical trail building with stone and timber, and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Communications

Conflict Resolution

Leadership

General Skills

Environment

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Team Leaders are an integral part of the Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) mission to accomplish conservation projects that inspire people and enhance communities. As a Team Leader, you will expand outdoor recreational opportunities to Maine's woods, waters, and mountains, while protecting these precious natural resources. The initial part of the term of service will focus on developing leadership and conservation skills through formal training and field-based learning that are transferable to a wide variety of careers. Upon demonstration of essential competencies, Team Leaders will assume the roles and responsibilities of leading a team of AmeriCorps members on various outdoor conservation projects (June - October).

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Member Duties :

The initial part of the term of service will focus on developing leadership and conservation skills through formal training and field-based learning that are transferable to a wide variety of careers. Members will complete conservation projects as part of a team of fellow leaders. The following topics will be covered: Leave No Trace, Mental Health Education, Outdoor Leadership, Chainsaw Safety, Camping and Backpacking, Conservation Project Management, Volunteer Management, Hand and power tools, Job Readiness Training, Technical trail building with stone and timber, Wilderness First Aid, Communication, and other technical topics related to your assigned projects. After training, Leaders will: Mentor, guide, and teach members in all aspects of the field team experience, including technical skills development, service learning, outdoor skills, and team dynamics.

Program Benefits :

Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Health Coverage, if eligible , Training .

Terms

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas

Environment .

Skills

Communications , Conflict Resolution , Leadership , General Skills , Environment , Team Work .

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Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

AC/Maine Conservation Corps Team Leader (Trails)

Program Start/End Date

03/15/2027 - 10/29/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 21 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

MAINE

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 10/27/2026 To 11/30/2026

Contact

Dena Doyon

54 Independence Dr

Augusta ME 04333

2076246085

[e-mail]

www.maine.gov/dacf/mcc

Listing ID

107994