Maine Conservation Corps

Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is looking for people to join its Field Teams.  These teams work throughout Maine building trails and are composed of young men and women from all areas.  The work is challenging, and the rewards are many.  The people who serve often carry enduring memories of good times and good friends for years to come.

Some teams spend their season working in the wilderness setting of the Appalachian Trail, where they backpack through remote areas of Maine mountains. Other teams work in state and municipal parks.  Clearing new trails, building rustic timber bridges, constructing side-hill trails, and building timber staircases are some of the varied and interesting tasks found at these sites. Still other teams work on community projects.  These teams build gravel wheelchair paths and engage local volunteers to help improve their communities.

Maine Conservation Corps is an excellent place to learn outdoor and life skills, building a resume of accomplishments.  Its leaders and staff support help to guarantee quality work and a good experience.

Specific opportunities:

Trail Training (Feb 23-August 14, 2009, with extensions to Nov. 13 possible)
Training starts Feb. 23 and successful participants lead MCC teams from late May until mid August.  Benefits include $240/week during training, $290-$425/week after leadership begins, health insurance, and an AmeriCorps Education award (if eligible) of $2360.  For information about training topics, sample projects, responsibilities and qualifications, contact the MCC representative below.  Deadline to apply:  January 9, 2009.

Trail Team Leaders (May 4-August 14, or May 4-November 13, 2009)
Benefits include $425-$475/week, health insurance, and an AmeriCorps Education award (if eligible) of $1250-$2362.  For information about training, responsibilities and qualifications, contact the MCC representative below.  Deadline to apply:  Feburary 13, 2009.

Field Team Members (May 20-August 14 or May 20-November 13, 2009)
Field Team members rebuild the Appalachian Trail and improve trails throughout Maine.  Benefits include $240/week and health insurance, and $1250 or $2360 AmeriCorps education award, if eligible. For information about training, responsibilities and qualifications, contact the MCC representative below.  Deadline to apply:  April 3, 2009.

For information and application:
Brenda Webbe
MaineConservation Corps
124 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
207-624-6085 or 1-800-245-5627 (Toll Free in Maine) corps.conservation@maine.gov

The Maine Department of Conservation provides equal opportunity in employment and programs.