Maine's Capital Area

Description
Mid-June through August
40 hours per week including weekends and holidays, $17 hour
Minimum 18 years of age
Housing will be provided.

The Burnt Island Caretaker will provide a welcoming a safe experience for visitors to Burnt Island. Burnt Island is located 1 mile outside of Boothbay Harbor and is accessed only by boat. The island is home to the Burnt Island Lighthouse which was built in 1821. The lighthouse now serves as a museum and is open to the public throughout the summer months. An Education Center on the island is used by various group for educational opportunities throughout the season. There is a trail that circles the five acres island, a beach and a rocky area that is perfect for tide pooling.

Requirements
Experience:
•Coastal boating experience
•Outstanding communications skills
•Energy and enthusiasm for regular public interaction
•Problem solving skills
•Ability to work independently
•Trail and grounds maintenance
•Time management skills

Job Duties:
*Greet visitors and provide a positive visitor experience
*Provide lighthouse tours
*Document visitor/use information
*Maintain clean public areas
*Maintain gardens, lawn and trails
*Perform light maintenance tasks

Requirements:
•Ability to give clear, concise, dynamic, positive public presentations through relevant public speaking experience
•Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
•Strong interpersonal communication skills
•Ability to work in dynamic, fast paced environment and make quick decisions
•Demonstrate responsibility & self-initiative with minimal direction, and also ability to work in team setting
•Demonstration of positive customer service skills
•Must have valid driver’s license and boating experience
•Requires long periods of standing, climbing ladders, repeated bending, stretching or reaching; work in rough, uneven, and wet terrain; exposure to cold temperatures
•Ability to represent DMR in professional manner

Contact Email

Comments
Please forward your resume to the above email with "Educator" in the subject line.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Burnt Island Coordinator, Bethany Trussell at