Find a job in Maine’s outdoor industry
Maine’s outdoor industry includes entrepreneurs, gear builders, guides, advocates, stewards, designers, engineers, tinkers and thinkers — all-around awesome people who are pros at blurring the line between work and play. Join us.
Featured Jobs
Leadership Gifts Officer
Full time
75,000-85,000
Hybrid/Augusta, ME
Posted on May 14, 2024
The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is dedicated to protecting Maine’s natural resources, promoting sustainable practices, and supporting Maine’s communities. We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a full-time Leadership Gifts Officer. The Leadership Gifts Officer will be NRCM’s sole full-time frontline...
Accountant
Full time
53,000-63,000
Posted on May 14, 2024
The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is dedicated to protecting Maine's natural resources, promoting sustainable practices, and supporting Maine’s communities. We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a full-time accountant. This position will work closely with the CFO/Director of Finance and offers...
Portland Gear Hub Inventory and Ordering Coordinator
Full time
Portland, Maine
Posted on May 14, 2024
About the Portland Gear Hub The Portland Gear Hub (PGH) is a non-profit outdoor gear and bike shop powered by Ketcha Outdoors, a year-round youth outdoor education center. Our mission is to get more youth and adults outside and active by increasing equitable access to affordable, reliable gear. We maintain...
Gear Technician
Full time, Part time
$18-$20/Hour, plus access to gear library inventory and repair shop for personal use
Brunswick, Maine
Posted on May 07, 2024
The Gear Technician is responsible for staffing day-to-day operations of the Maine GearShare Library and completing a significant amount of gear repairs. We are looking for a team member who is dedicated to Maine GearShare’s mission, takes pride in their work, and is ready to take on big and small...
Head of Content & Social
Full time
Posted on Apr 30, 2024
About the job Head of Content & Social at Marin Full-Time & Fractional Opportunities Available Hybrid On-Site & Remote About Marin Skincare Marin is a Portland, Maine-based skincare brand creating transformative, Glycoprotein-powered essentials for dry, damaged skin. Founded by two Bioengineers who ‘scratched our own itch’, we discovered the next...
Planning and Research Associate I – Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry
Full time
Posted on Apr 30, 2024
Are you looking to improve Maine’s outdoor recreation experience? The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is looking for a highly organized individual who can support the planning, research, and development of the State of Maine’s trail system. This is a full-time, limited period position. BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position...
Director of the Portland Gear Hub
Full time
$58,000- $63,000
Portland, Maine
Posted on Apr 30, 2024
Position Title: Director of the Portland Gear Hub Reports To: Executive Director Location: Portland, Maine Job Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week Ketcha Outdoors is seeking a bicycle visionary, and passionate leader with outstanding organizational, management, and community building skills to become the Director of the Portland Gear Hub....
“THE NUMBER ONE REASON TO LIVE IN MAINE IS THE OUTSTANDING QUALITY OF LIFE. IT’S HARD TO BEAT IF YOU LOVE THE OUTDOORS, BEING ACTIVE AND HAVING FOUR SEASONS.”
-Bill Yeo, Retail Manager of L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery School
TYPES OF CAREERS
PRODUCT DESIGN + DEVELOPMENT
Maine’s outdoor heritage and culture of innovation has spawned dozens of outdoor equipment and apparel manufacturers with jobs available in production, stitching, design, and engineering.
MARKETING + SALES
Marketing and sales roles promoting outdoor gear and experiences are the most in-demand jobs in Maine’s outdoor industry according to a recent MOB member survey.
GUIDING + OUTFITTING
Prefer to be closer to the action? Maine is home to hundreds of guiding companies, organizations, and entrepreneurs that lead recreation trips and teach outdoor skills.
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Featured Educational Partner
Are you looking for something that combines your passion for the great outdoors with a valuable skill set that’ll allow you to manage — or start your own — four-season outdoor recreation-related businesses?
The University of Maine Farmington Outdoor Recreation Business Administration (ORBA) Program is one of the only undergraduate outdoor recreation business focused programs in the country. Graduates work for companies like L.L.Bean, Old Town Canoe, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Garmin, Sugarloaf Mountain, and more.
ORBA is an innovative academic program with a broad four-season focus and an emphasis on business, with substantial coursework in outdoor recreation — including areas like snow sports, the river industry, adventure sports, hiking and camping, golf, and inland fishing. Check Out The ORBA Program
