Category Archives: Vacancies

Corridor Monitors Wanted

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OPEN MATC CORRIDOR MONITORING ASSIGNMENTS

(Updated 9/9/2026)

Section 27. Little Wilson Falls to Leeman Brook Lean-to. This is a long (6.92 miles) section that does not involve significant climbing but includes some rough terrain. 

Section 28. Leeman Brook Lean-to to Highway 15. Relatively easy terrain with 3.11 miles of corridor boundary line. (No surveyed boundary across Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Land.)

Section 34. Horseshoe Canyon Lean-to to Marble Brook. This 5.03-mile section lies on both sides of the West Branch of the Piscataquis River, so monitoring requires crossing the river. All of the section lies in the valley cut by the West Branch so there is some side-hill walking.

Section 35. Marble Brook to the Outlet of Bald Mountain Pond. This section is easily accessible from the Breakneck Ridge Road in Blanchard (may need permission to pass through gate) and covers 5.29 miles of boundary line over nearly flat terrain.

Section 36c. West of Bypass Trail to Moxie Pond at Joe’s Hole. This assignment includes 5.5 miles of boundary line over the west side of Moxie Bald Mountain. Good access via gravel roads.

Section 43. North Branch Carrying Place Stream to Sandy Stream. This assignment includes 6.85 miles of boundary line over very gentle but somewhat wet terrain. It is accessible over the A.T. from the gravel Carrying Place Road.

Section 48/49. Little Bigelow to West Peak of Bigelow. All of this section is on State of Maine land so 

there are no boundary lines to walk. Just walk the A.T. and observe conditions along the way.

Section 67. Hall Mtn. Lean-to to Wyman Mtn. This section includes 4.2 miles of corridor boundary lines along gentle terrain, but requires a hike and a climb to reach either end.

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Check out the MATC Corridor Monitoring web page

Maine Trail Crew Committee Seeks Volunteers

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The Maine Trail Crew repairs steep, rugged, and degraded sections of the Appalachian Trail, helping to protect and preserve this treasured resource for future generations. 

Volunteers (age 18+) are invited to apply to join our paid crew for one or more of the following sessions: June 29 – July 3; July 6-10; July 13-17; July 20 – July 24; August 3-7; August 10-14; August 17-21; August 24-28

Projects run Monday morning through Thursday or Friday afternoon. Crew members must arrive by 4:00 PM on Sunday before their session begins. An enthusiastic and experienced staff looks forward to welcoming you and building trails together

Contact MATC Club Coordinator, Holly Sheehan (coordinator@matc.org) if you are interested in volunteering your time with the Trail Crew. 

COME WORK WITH US! 
MAINE TRAIL CREW 

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION 

What You’ll Do:

Projects focus on rebuilding and restoring heavily impacted trail sections. Crews use rigging equipment and hand tools to construct stone steps, install waterbars, improve drainage, and stabilize steep terrain. 

Who Should Apply?

We welcome individuals 18 years or older from all backgrounds. Ideal crew members bring enthusiasm and positive energy, good physical health, adaptability and teamwork, willingness to follow instructions and safety guidelines, readiness to share camp chores.

Trail experience is helpful, but not necessary — we’ll teach you the skills you need.

Benefits:

  • Transportation to and from Maine air, train, and bus terminals
  • Tents and backpacks provided if needed
  • Housing, meals, and transportation to project sites
  • Days off at the Maine Trail Center in Skowhegan, Maine
  • Trail work training, including stonework skills
  • Camping along the Appalachian Trail
  • A Maine Trail Crew T-shirt
  • A meaningful Appalachian Trail Experience

Volunteer Application: https://forms.gle/mSF7vyG3FwEpkrBK7

For more information or the volunteer application email: coordinator@matc.org

Campsite Maintainer Coordinator

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We’re looking for a person or two to coordinate campsite maintainers. This role involves duties in the field as well as administrative work (email etc.). Here are the job duties:

  • Recruit, interview, and select maintainers for campsite vacancies (MAINEtainer, website, etc.)
  • Perform new maintainer orientation and education
    Aid, train, and communicate with new and existing campsite maintainers in the performance of their duties
  • Ensure maintainers are current members of the Club and have signed the Volunteer Service Agreement (VSA)
  • Review incoming work trip reports and monitor activities (and inactivity) of campsite maintainers
  • Recommend replacement of campsite maintainers when circumstances warrant
  • Communicate and coordinate work needs beyond the capability of the maintainer to the Campsite Manager, and District Manger as appropriate
  • Work with the Campsite Manager to provide written annual summaries of work performed by maintainers and issues encountered

Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator with your interest or any questions.

Group Registrations Coordinator

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Group Registrations Coordinator

MATC’s CARE Committee (ridge runner program) is seeking a volunteer to serve as the Group Registration Coordinator. The job includes: receiving information from groups that register to use and camp along the AT; corresponding with groups to advise them on their itineraries and, if necessary, provide alternatives; communicate with ridge runners in the field to inform them of groups passing through or camping in their areas; collecting data to help improve Trail use; providing feedback to camp groups and the CARE Committee on group usage of AT resources. Recommended qualifications for the position are: familiarity with the AT in Maine and its campsites; working knowledge of computer applications for tracking, storing and distributing data; good communication skills.

For more information or to request consideration for the position contact CARE Committee Chair, Janice Clain (jclain@midmaine.com) or MATC Club Coordinator, Holly Sheehan (coordinator@matc.org).