Contract
Katahdin Woods and Waters Community Outreach and Volunteer Events VISTA Summer Associate -AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy
Patten, ME
Description Position Title: Community Outreach and Volunteer Events - VISTA Summer Associate Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placement Site Location: Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument 30 Gardner St, Patten, ME 04765 Terms of Service: Start Date: 6/15/2026 End Date: 8/23/2026 AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 300 hours (Minimum-Time) Purpose: Since the closure of area mills in the early 2000s, many of the organizations in the region have focused on the revitalization of the area as a four-season recreation destination. There are also a number of agencies that manage lands for public use, including the National Park Service, Baxter State Park, Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, Maine Forest Service, the Nature Conservancy, the Butler Conservation Fund and more. While many organizations have provided an opportunity for area residents to develop careers in the outdoor recreation industry, there have been fewer opportunities for...

