Gatehouse (Visitor Contact Assistant) Volunteers

Gatehouse (Visitor Contact Station) Volunteers-Acadia National Park’s Schoodic Peninsula

*Please note that the season may be altered due to COVID-19 precautionary measures.

May 25th - August 3rd

July 30th - Ocotber 13th

The Gatehouse Volunteers, located on the Schoodic Peninsula, in Winter Harbor, Maine as part of Acadia National Park will spend 70% of their time operating a small visitor contact station and 30% of their time assisting with a variety tasks from small construction projects, gardening, to roving and making visitor contacts. We are looking for residential volunteers who have their own RV, can commit to volunteering 32 hours a week(per individual volunteer) for the 2020 season.

Main Duties:

• Operate a small visitor contact station, answering questions on facility amenities, trails, bike paths, the flora and fauna, as well as informing visitors of ranger and Schoodic Institute Programs that are available.
• Volunteer will act as first reponse to emergencies, utilizing radio, and phone to contact law enforcement.
• Position may involve long periods of sitting or standing.
• Proper use and maintenance of government property.

Collateral Duties:

• Basic maintenance projects such as painting picnic tables, picking up trash, and weeding.
• Roving the trails, bike paths, and overlooks and interacting with visitors as a representative of the park and providing them with orientation and assistance to whatever questions they may have.
• Will assist with special events when needed.

Work Schedule:

• The work week will consist of a minimum of 32 hours per week (per individual volunteer).
• The Gatehouse Volunteer will receive 3 midweek days off within a 7 day period. Weekend work is expected. *We can negotiate for special circumstances.
• Volunteer time sheets will be submitted monthly.
• Volunteer is required to wear a National Park Service volunteer uniform. Shirts, jacket, and a hat are provided by the park. Brown or khaki colored pants will be required.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with the public.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to walk out on hiking or biking paths.

Benefits:

• Trailer pad with sewage and power.
• Park entrance pass for personal vehicle.
• The visitor contact station has a great view of the ocean.