Allagash Stewardship Crew Leader

Austin Community College; Maine; On-site; USD 32,760 - 38,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food provided during work week

$0.67 per mile reimbursement for travel

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a Crew Leader for the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Stewardship Crew. This field-based position involves leading a team of interns and volunteers in stewardship projects throughout the summer, ensuring safety and effective team collaboration while working in a remote environment.

The ideal candidate has prior trail experience, strong outdoor skills, and a valid driver's license. The role offers full-time work with compensation of $720–$840 per week and various amenities including food during work periods.

Qualifications

• Prior trail crew experience with timber and stone construction.
• Strong outdoor skills; able to live and work in remote settings.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of team operations and coordination of stewardship projects.
• Construct tent pads, install stone steps, and restore eroding river banks.
• Ensure adherence to safety guidelines and cultivate teamwork.

Skills

Timber construction techniques

Stone construction techniques

Flat-water paddling

Team collaboration

Operating tools and equipment

Wilderness First Aid

Chainsaw operation

Education

College degree in an applicable field

Job description

Allagash Wilderness Waterway Stewardship Crew Leader – Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Position Description

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) is seeking an experienced trail enthusiast to lead a summer stewardship crew based along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway in northern Maine. As the only dedicated water trail crew in the Northeast, NFCT stewardship crews specialize in projects at the interface of land and water, including campsites, portage trails, and access points. The Allagash Stewardship Crew Leader will work with three Stewardship Interns, camp groups, and community volunteers to lead stewardship projects along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW), a remote and beautiful section of our water trail in Northern Maine.

Position Details

• Duration: June 1st—August 8th
• Field-based, full-time (40 hours/week).
• Compensation: $720‑$840 per week, depending on experience.
• Food provided during work week.
• $0.67 per mile reimbursement for work‑related travel in personal vehicles.
• Schedule: 10‑day on, 4‑day off rotation.
• Field-based position; crew will have access to a rustic cabin at Lock Dam and will camp at rotating project sites.

Responsibilities

Oversight of team operations and coordination of multiple stewardship projects. This includes constructing tent pads, installing stone steps, restoring eroding river banks, assembling privies, improving access trails, tree planting, and other tasks necessary to rehabilitate campsites—primarily on Chamberlain Lake—at the start of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. The leader will ensure adherence to safety guidelines, cultivate teamwork and leadership skills, and implement flexible, durable, and innovative practices suitable for challenging, ecologically sensitive, and remote environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior trail crew experience; competence in both timber and stone construction techniques.
• Strong outdoor skills; ability to live and work in remote settings.
• Experience operating various types of tools and equipment.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience with flat‑water paddling.
• Enthusiasm for physical work and outdoor living.
• Valid driver's license.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior trail crew leader experience.
• Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder certification.
• Experience leading and instructing others in a field setting.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Chainsaw experience and certification.
• College degree in an applicable field.
• Confidence with flat‑water paddling.
• Experience operating motorboats.
• Access to a personal vehicle.
• Interest in transitioning in the fall to an Assistant Trail Director position.