Assistant Park Ranger – Mackworth Island State Park – Seasonal – #6334 (20 Weeks)

*Season: 01720-6334 – 20 Weeks (approximately 05/25/2025 to 10/11/2025)

The Department of Agriculture, jobshiringnearme.org and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands Division, is recruiting to fill a Seasonal Full Time Assistant Park Ranger position (20-weeks) located at Mackworth Island State Park in Falmouth, Maine.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is maintenance and personal services work in providing services to park users at a state park or day use area. Work may also include directing and overseeing the activities of a small crew of maintenance and operations personnel. Work is performed under general supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to follow directions

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): Valid Class C Maine motor vehicle operator’s license. 

For questions specific to the position, please contact the Park Manager, Chris Silsbee, at (207) 688-4712 or by e-mail at Chris.Silsbee@maine.gov

Since many of our parks are seasonal, park staff may not be available to take your call during the early spring months. If you are unable to contact the park manager at a park; please contact Gary Best at (207) 215-6351 or by e-mail at Gary.Best@maine.gov

The following general information pertains to seasonal employment at Maine State Parks: 

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older (Lifeguards must be 16 or older)
• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or have legal authority to work in the U.S.
• Housing is provided in the Penobscot River Corridor and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
• In general, housing is not available at the other parks.
• Most positions are scheduled to work 40 hours each week, with weekends and some holidays required.
• Parks seasonal positions are required to wear uniforms which are provided by the agency.

A job offer to a new hire is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal record, and driver’s license check if applicable. Three references must be made available at the interview to include at least one work-related reference. Anyone meeting the minimum qualifications of the position may apply.