Jobs & Guide Training
Jobs in the Maine Outdoors – or with the Outdoors at your Fingertips!
Year round and seasonal positions at the center of some of the best outdoor recreation in Maine. Join our core staff of professionals in the office, the restaurant, housekeeping and on the rivers!
Jobs at Northern Outdoors
We are always seeking personable, competent, and energetic individuals with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to join the Northern Outdoors team in various positions at our Adventure Resort in The Forks, Maine. See below for specific job openings and applications!
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Access to 14,000 miles of Maine’s groomed snowmobiling trails
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Canoe, kayak, raft, and fish an endless number of lakes and streams.
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Hike the spectacular Appalachian Trail and Mount Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak.
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Mountain bike an unlimited number of backwoods roads.
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Develop great new friendships with folks from all over the world.
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Staff housing is available for some positions.
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All employees receive access to employee discounts on food, retail, and adventure activities.
Year round candidates are eligible for additional company benefits including PTO, incentive pay, and matching company IRA after vesting period.
Current Openings
Servers, Bartenders | Kennebec River Pub & Brewery
Kennebec River Brewery at Northern Outdoors is seeking qualified individuals to join our Front of House team- bartenders, servers, host(ess). Start date is end of December/January. Full time, part time, and seasonal positions available, along with weekday and/or weekend shifts. Employee discounts plus competitive pay commensurate with experience. Year round, full time employees eligible for commission, matching company IRA, and PTO after vesting period.
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Line Cook | Kennebec River Pub & Brewery
Full time or part time, year round or seasonal positions at our brewpub in The Forks, Maine at Northern Outdoors! Be part of a team providing a delicious menu to guests in a fun and professional atmosphere. We’re looking for Back of House team members – line / prep cook, assistant cook. Hours are somewhat flexible, but include morning shifts, day shifts, night shifts, and weekends. Employee discounts plus competitive pay commensurate with experience. Year round, full time employees eligible for commission, matching company IRA, and PTO after vesting period.
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Registered Maine Whitewater Rafting Guide
Northern Outdoors runs a Guide Training Program in May where you can learn the skills and techniques to navigate three of the top whitewater rivers in the USA.
- The 2025 dates for the Kennebec River guide training: Sunday, May 18th – Sunday, May 25th.
- The 2025 dates for the Penobscot River guide training: End of June 2025, exact dates TBD.
- Applications should be received no later than April 15th, 2025.
- The cost of the program is $300 ($400 if you need first aid and CPR certification).
Great summer job for teachers, college students, or anyone looking for a career in the hospitality or adventure tourism industry. Rafting season is May to October. Full and part time opportunities. Must be 21 years of age.
Learn more about Whitewater Raft Guide Training.
Video Kayaker
Must be comfortable and capable in Class IV-V whitewater. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves to paddle! Accompany our daily rafting adventures, shoot raw footage, edit and score. A great personality and an imaginative mind are essential. Technical knowledge of video equipment would help, but we can train the right person. 21 or older. Position aligns with Maine Whitewater Rafting Guide position and runs from late May through mid October.
