Friends of Acadia (FOA) Stewardship Manager Position Description

LOCATION: Park Headquarters, Acadia National Park (ANP), Bar Harbor, ME with field work in the park and the ability to work remotely at times  

REPORTING TO: FOA Vice President of Conservation with assistance from the ANP Volunteer Coordinator 

JOB STATUS: Full-time (32 hours) Exempt   

ANTICIPATED START DATE: March 2nd, 2026 

JOB SUMMARY:    

The FOA Stewardship Manager primarily manages the Stewardship Volunteer Program to help maintain Acadia’s trails and carriage roads. This includes Drop-In style volunteer projects that occur three days a week (May – October) as well as pre-registered service groups. In conjunction with Acadia National Park’s Volunteer Coordinator and the Leadership Team of the Volunteer Crew Leaders, the Stewardship Manager sets safety protocols and training for the Stewardship Volunteer program, supervises seasonal staff, and manages the program May – November.  

The Stewardship Manager also plans and implements three significant volunteer events each year: the Earth Day Roadside Clean Up in April, the FOA Volunteer Appreciation event in September, and Take Pride in Acadia Day in November. In addition, this position 1.) Leads the Acadia Winter Trails Association, a volunteer grooming program to facilitate winter recreation in Acadia National Park, 2.) oversees the Village Connector Trails program, and 3.) assists the park with the Acadia Youth Conservation Corps team during the summer. 

For more information, please look at the complete position description on our website: https://friendsofacadia.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/ 

QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with volunteers, natural resource management, trail work, or related field.  
• Minimum 3-5 Years of experience with group or program management, preferably with youth and/or service learning.  
• Minimum 2 years of successful direct supervisory or management experience.  
• Excellent written/oral communication, time management, and organization skills.  
• Familiarity with standard Microsoft Suite and data entry/analysis. 
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with coworkers, park staff, visitors, and other individuals encountered during work. 
• Hiking or other outdoor experience. Must be capable of hiking up to 10 miles per day wearing a pack, working in inclement weather and on steep terrain, and lifting up to 50 pounds.  
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Acadia National Park, its natural and cultural resources, and its trails and carriage road system. 
• Emphasis on safety, flexibility to adapt to quickly changing work demands and schedules, strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as a team. 
• Ability to pass a government background check. 
• Have (or can work toward) First Aid and CPR certification and Wilderness First Aid certification. 
• Valid Driver’s License is needed, must have reliable transportation for travel on the job, and also be comfortable driving 12-passenger vans and large trucks.  

Friends of Acadia is an equal opportunity employer. Founded in 1986, the organization’s mission is to preserve, protect, and promote stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and the surrounding community for the inspiration and enjoyment of current and future generations.   

FOA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, reproductive health decision-making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, in connection with any aspect of employment at FOA.