Do you love nature, working with people and exploring new places? Are you interested in teaching but still exploring a path? Maybe you enjoy building fires and debris shelters, tracking wildlife or identifying native plants. What about guiding adventure trips? Are you a curious, lifelong learner?
If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, we want to meet you! We are hiring paid staff for our nature-based programs as well as recruiting AmeriCorps Members to be part of our team!
We also have regular volunteer opportunities and are looking for naturalists, teachers and those who love working in a learning environment outdoors.
Current Nature Educator Opportunities
Lead Educator
We are always interested in speaking with people interested in working in our programs. We do not currently have any positions open but encourage anyone to apply so we can begin a conversation. Please complete the brief application found here and we will keep your information on file and contact you as positions open up.
AmeriCorps Members
We are so excited to be part of Volunteer Maine’s AmeriCorps program this fall! Supporting a major expansion to our Community Engagement programs, members will join our team of educators working directly with youth in schools and local seniors. LEARN MORE about White Pine’s AmeriCorps Program HERE.
Per Diem Expedition Leader
Do you love guiding teens on hiking and camping trips? We have the job for you! We’re looking for leaders with experience guiding female groups, in particular. Sound like you? Please get in touch, we’d love to talk!
Why White Pine Programs?
Established in 1999, White Pine Programs has evolved over the past two decades to become what it is today – a nature-based education organization. We began as a small group that offered forest school programs and have added programs for school children while they’re in school, helping integrate nature-based education practices into everyday curriculum.
Now, we have programs running more than 300 days per year and are looking to grow our staff! We are looking for good humans who have experience in nature, in early childhood education or in related fields. If you aren’t an expert naturalist, we can train you to build those skills! We value diverse backgrounds and believe that our collective gifts will build a stronger team.
If you only have a few hours a week or a month, that’s OK, too! We’re looking for substitute teachers and occasional staff who believe in what we do and are excited to work outdoors.
Interested? Please apply using our quick survey and we’ll reach out for a conversation. You can also call our office at 207-361-1911 and speak with one of our team members! We also have openings for regular and occasional volunteers – so reach out and let us know if you’d like to get involved!
White Pine Programs is an at-will, equal opportunity employer.
EEO Statement
White Pine Programs is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on the following protected classes: age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles such as braids, twists, and locks), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), HIV status, tobacco use during nonworking hours, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. White Pine Programs is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.