The MATC is a volunteer, not-for-profit, public service organization responsible for management, maintenance and protection of the Appalachian Trail in Maine.

The Trail Crews repair, restore, and stabilize eroding sections of the trail to
help preserve this national treasure.

Caretakers and Ridgerunners interact with hikers and teach Leave-No-Trace principles to promote protection of the trail and its campsites.

• To teach Leave No Trace principles to groups and individuals
• To model and promote environmentally sensitive practices to the hikers on the AT
• To manage high use camping sites on the AT

• Live at the Horns Pond camp sites in the Bigelow Preserve on the AT
• Meet, greet, register and provide information to hikers on the Appalachian Trail
• Impart Leave No Trace information on backcountry practices on where to camp, how to protect water sources, water treatment, dish washing, fire regulations, etc.
• Deliver educational presentations at campsites to hiking groups
• Maintain a composting privy system and general site maintenance
• Ridge run – hike north and south of the caretaker’s camp site on overnight trips - to perform the same tasks at other areas

• A desire to teach Leave No Trace knowledge, skills and ethics
• Responsible and enthusiastic individual with backpacking experience
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Good physical condition – able to hike with a 40 lb. backpack
• Desire to live and work outside
• Comfortable working and living alone
• Reliable transportation and own arrangements for days-off housing