Field Team Member Maine Conservation Corps

Build a path, while finding yours! Live, serve, and explore Maine’s wilderness, coast, and mountains as a Team Member (TM) with the Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) Field Team Program. TMs are an integral part of the MCC mission to accomplish conservation initiatives that inspire people and enhance communities. TMs serve on Field Teams of three or six to enhance recreational trails throughout Maine, engage in conservation projects to improve habitat, and expand access to treasured natural areas.

This short‑term position leads to long‑term impacts in communities throughout Maine. You’ll make a difference in local communities while connecting to nature, peers, and yourself.

TMs are Ameri Corps members and receive professional skill development and certifications, team‑based service learning, access to pre‑apprenticeship programs, the opportunity to live and serve in unique locations, a living allowance, an education award, and more. MCC is a division of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry within the Bureau of Parks and Lands and operates a State Ameri Corps program.

MCC engages 100+ Ameri Corps members annually to enrich lives through conservation.

• 675‑hour (full‑season term):
  June 8 – October 9, 2026
• 300‑hour (summer‑only term):
  June 8 – August 7, 2026
• 300‑hour (fall‑only term):
  August 10 – October 9, 2026

All Ameri Corps terms are full‑time, 40+ hours per week. It is typical to have a varied schedule. Overnights, weekends, training days, and service events are required. Commitment to the entire duration of the term is required. It is typical to have a varied schedule, i.e., 9 days on (Monday – Tuesday) followed by 5 days off AND/OR 5 days on (Monday – Friday) with weekends off.

Each team has a unique project and travel schedule.

Orientation is based at a summer camp. After orientation, projects are completed state‑wide with federal, state, municipal, and non‑profit organizations. The MCC Office is located at 54 Independence Drive, Augusta, ME 04333.

TMs attend a one‑week MCC/Ameri Corps member orientation. Topics include member agreements, MCC handbook, Ameri Corps, member benefits, team building, required events and assignments, timesheets, backcountry wellness, Leave No Trace, and an introduction to trail tools and safety standards. A portion of TMs participate in Chainsaw Safety Training, depending on project assignments. During the field season, TMs participate in ongoing job readiness training.

In addition, MCC is developing pre‑apprenticeship opportunities with partners in a variety of fields that members may elect to participate in.

TMs complete conservation projects primarily focused on the rehabilitation and construction of recreational trails across Maine. TMs gain hands‑on experience in the groundwork of stewardship by serving on physically challenging projects in a variety of locations, including remote and backcountry sites. The TM position requires a positive attitude, willingness to learn, the ability to live and serve collaboratively in a team setting, and the physical ability to carry out the essential functions of the position.

Duties include:

• Learn all aspects of trail construction and rehabilitation
• Build new trails, rehabilitate existing trails, and complete other conservation projects
  • Build bridges, boardwalks, bog bridges, and other carpentry projects
  • Construct stone staircases, retaining walls, stepping stones, and other erosion control structures
  • Clear trails (cut and haul brush, dig to mineral soil, pull stumps)
  • Other treadway maintenance and construction (crush rock, haul gravel, bench cutting, drainage ditches)
  • Habitat restoration, such as invasive plant removal and forest management
• Follow MCC’s Code of Conduct and all guidelines outlined in the Member Agreement and MCC Handbook
• Follow all MCC safety procedures and practices, including PPE guidelines, proper tool and gear use, and drug‑free workplace policy
• Participate in job readiness training and volunteer/education events
• Collaborate with Team Leaders and Assistant Team Leaders throughout the season to meet project goals and maintain tools, gear, and equipment
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