Vermont Recreation, Adventure, Conservation and Tourism Jobs

Vermont Outdoor Recreation Directory

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Employment Opportunities connecting you with the great outdoors. To get your job openings posted here,  just email a brief description with your link to info@voga.org. It's a free service.

In Vermont, Outdoor Recreation Generates...$2.5 BILLION in consumer spending, 34K direct Vermont jobs, $753 MILLION in wages and salaries, $176 MILLION in state and local tax revenue.

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Seasonal Job Opportunities

Jobs at Zoar Outdoor

Basin Harbor - Summer Jobs

Bolton Valley Resort

Bromley Mountain

Burke Mountain Resort

Green Mountain Club Internships

Hanover Adventure Tours

Jay Peak Resort

Killington Ski Resort

Kroka Expeditions

Lake Morey Resort

Mount Snow

Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Okemo Mountain Resort

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Stowe Mountain Resort

Stratton Mountain Resort

Sugarbush Resort

Vermont Recreation & Parks Association

Vermont State Parks

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps

6/1/2023
Northern Forest Canoe Trail is Seeking a Headwaters Coordinator
The Headwaters Campaign is a collaboration of the Adirondack Council and the NFCT along with three lake associations (Blue Mountain Lake, Long Lake, and Raquette Lake) in the headwaters of the Raquette River Watershed. Our purpose is to expand the communications and outreach capacity of the three lake associations in order to share stewardship-focused messaging with other local partners and to engage a broad base of stakeholders in watershed management planning. https://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/headwaterscampaign/

6/1/2023
NorthWoods Stewardship Center is Hiring Conservation Corps Youth Crew Members and Leaders
https://www.northwoodscenter.org/wordpress/category/employment/

5/25/2023
Petra Cliffs Climbing Center & Mountaineering School is Hiring
Still looking for a summer job? Apply for a summer camp leader position! Camp training begins June 12, and we spend a week being active and in the outdoors, doing all of the activities campers will do before camp starts on June 19: climbing, caving, kayaking, on ropes courses, playing games, and cooling off in streams and the lake! Even if you don’t have prior skills in the camp activities (we train for these) but you have an eye for group management and safety, and are respectful and dependable, we encourage you to apply. Ages 18+. https://www.petracliffs.com/about/jobs

5/4/2023
Vermont Institute of Natural Science is Hiring.
Would you like to help protect Vermont's natural heritage and take part in the active care of our environment? Listed below are the current employment opportunities at VINS. https://vinsweb.org/careers/

4/24/2023
Join the Basin Harbor Team This Summer
Lake Champlain + The Green Mountains + The Adirondacks + 137 years of superb hospitality + 700 acres of lakefront property = The Perfect Summer Job. Openings for servers, culinary, waterfront, accounting and more for the 2023 season (May thru Oct). https://www.basinharbor.com/jobs/

4/10/2023
Career & Internship Opportunities at Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront
"We are a celebrated, vibrant, small city located on the eastern shoreline of Lake Champlain surrounded by scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. Thank you for considering City of Burlington as a place to work." https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/burlingtonvt?department[0]=Parks%2C%20Recreation%20%26%20Waterfront&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending

4/4/2023
Americorp has multiple positions that are open for 2023
Recruiting for Spring and Summer positions! https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps/positions

3/31/2023
Summer Interns Needed - Application Deadline: April 7
The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission seeks to hire five interns for the summer months (June-August) of 2023. The position is mainly field data collection. https://www.ccrpcvt.org/about-us/news/jobs/

3/29/2023
Water Wanderings is Hiring
Water Wanderings is an overnight summer camp on the Green River Reservoir in Hyde Park Vermont. We develop resilience and integrity through environmental education camps for youth and families that integrate themes of environmental justice, equity and inclusion.
Camp Counselor
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VZVEKeiIggHyhy_L5FSgNu-DQVxgFy2UWhXMrSjwE0Q/edit
Assistant Camp Counselor
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DARFE2UZw4yy-gsBj_kwGDaTcTj1Aj1m6YgVHEM1u0s/edit
Gear Manager
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I7ZQ8ZarMCRgFTIq7QZBPlzq4tG0PvkuTYlQxanBD3M/edit

3/29/2023
Conservation Science Positions, Conservation Corps Positions, Education Positions and Internships
The NorthWoods Stewardship Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 educational, research and conservation service organization serving the communities of northern Vermont and New Hampshire since 1989. Our Education, Conservation Corps, and Forest Stewardship Initiative programs interconnect to provide the knowledge and skills needed to understand the northern landscape, make use of its resources wisely, and help sustain vibrant communities and a healthier natural environment. Our Charleston, Vermont campus is a destination for quality scientific research, youth and adult education, sustainable land-management and conservation services, and outdoor recreation. https://www.northwoodscenter.org/wordpress/category/employment/

3/27/2023
Upper Valley Trails Alliance Seeks Field Program Coordinator
This position is a salaried full time (40 hours per week) seasonal position (anticipated start date of May 1, 2023) with the possibility of full-time year-round employment. UVTA offers a competitive salary, IRA contribution, and other benefits. Please submit cover letter, resume, and 3 references to russell.hirschler@uvtrails.org or Russell Hirschler, Upper Valley Trails Alliance, PO Box 1215, Norwich, VT 05055. The Upper Valley Trails Alliance, a regional nonprofit that advocates for the maintenance, use, and development of trails in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire, seeks a seasonal full time Program Coordinator to expand and support the core programs of the organization. www.uvtrails.org

3/24/2023
The Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington seeks experienced teachers, environmental educators, and naturalists to lead our nature day camps.
The Seasonal Educator will work with 3- to 5-year-old and 6-to-12-year-old children as they explore the forests, brooks, meadows, and ponds on the Center’s 255 acres. Each week of camp focuses on a different theme and all campers get the chance to search for wildlife, make crafts, go on hikes, play games, and hone their nature awareness skills.
Staff will work at both our Preschool Nature Camp (PNC) and Ecology Day Camp (EDC)--your time will probably not be evenly divided-- and should feel comfortable doing so. Educators will share the role throughout the summer of coordinating the weekly and daily logistics for campers at either PNC or EDC. Audubon will challenge you to enhance your leadership, teaching, and mentoring skills while encouraging you to share the wonder of exploring the most magical places at the Green Mountain Audubon Center. Camp runs for 8 weeks, June 20 – August 11. There are six days of paid professional development and naturalist training prior to the start of camp. This is a full-time, seasonal opportunity with an estimated 40-hour work week. https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/5318/seasonal-educator/job

3/23/2023
Local Motion is hiring seasonal positions for summer of 2023! Join our team at the Trailside Center, Valet Bike Parking, or the Bike Ferry. https://www.localmotion.org/join_our_team

3/22/2023
Friends of the Mad River is seeking a new Executive Director
Friends' Executive Director oversees the work of the organization, including administration, fundraising, the Mad River Watch and Storm Smart programs, volunteers, communications, and events. The Executive Director represents the organization at public events, meetings, and on community boards to help build diverse partnerships of neighbors, businesses, towns, and other organizations to restore and enhance the health of the Mad River and the watershed’s valued natural resources. A full position description can be found at www.friendsofthemadriver.org/jobs

3/20/2023
Clearwater Sports in Waitsfield, VT is Hiring!
Vermont’s source for outdoor clothing, gear and guided adventures. Come Join our team! Asst Retail Mgr, River Guides, shuttle drivers! Experience with Outdoor clothing, gear & adventures! FT.& PT. Please send resume Info@clearwatersports.com. Visit our website at: https://clearwatersports.com/

3/11/2023
Kingdom Trails is Hiring Ambassadors
We are hiring Ambassadors for the summer season! We encourage anyone who likes to work with people, indoors or outdoors, and on a variety of tasks and assignments to apply for an Ambassador position with KT! Flexible schedule and fun environment included. The KTA Ambassadors are important members of the KT Operations team. These key team members work on the trails, in our parking areas, and in our welcome center to promote an enjoyable, safe experience for trail users by interacting in a friendly, helpful and professional manner. They provide information to trail users emphasizing safety, and proper trail etiquette. Additionally KTA Ambassadors staff our Welcome Center, which serves as the gateway to the trail network and the first point of contact for the organization. All Ambassadors attend to the needs of daily visitors, year-round (busy season from April to October). https://www.kingdomtrails.org/employment

3/9/2023
Fellowship of the Wheel Seeks New Trail Crew Member
Seasonal Full Time/Exempt (includes some weekends and evenings). The Trail Crew works under the direction of the Trails Manager to keep 100+ miles of multi-use trails safe and accessible. This is a technical field position combined with supporting volunteers of all backgrounds and ability levels on our trail days. The Trail Crew works independently and collaboratively with staff to perform trail maintenance, repair and new construction from April through October. The ability to change priorities daily to address damage from weather events or unforeseen maintenance needs across 8 networks should be expected. Compensation: $15-$22/hour Send a cover letter and resume to info@fotwheel.org with “Trail Crew” in the subject line. Application deadline: March 31, 2023 www.fotwheel.org

3/7/2023
Paran Recreations of North Bennington, VT is Hiring for the Summer
Lake Paran is a popular outdoor recreation spot located in North Bennington. We host people from all over the region, camps for kids and special events. Our guests come to swim, boat, fish, picnic and have a great time. We are open weekends from Memorial Day until school ends when we are open 7 days a week from 11-7 through Labor Day. We are currently hiring for the following positions: * Summer Recreation Supervisor: responsible for the safe and effective operation of the summer recreation at Lake Paran. * Lifeguards: responsible for monitoring swimmers in Lake Paran including the roped in areas and/or aquatic activities. Lead Place-based Educator: will support the effective delivery of outdoor educational lessons and activities for children ages 5-12 during week-long summer camp programs. Summer Camp Counselor: will support the supervision and facilitation of activities for youth ages 5-12 during week-long summer camp programs. For more information and to apply visit:  https://lakeparanvt.org/participate/

3/6/2023
Vermont State Parks Employment Overview of Job Openings, Statewide
Work in the beautiful Vermont outdoors with some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. Happy customers continuously tell us that our staff are the best around. Our staff tell us that working for the parks is some of the most rewarding and meaningful work they’ve ever done. If you have an excellent work ethic, customer service and/or management experience, and great attitude, we’d love for you to apply. Ready to begin your parks career? We are now accepting applications for the 2023 season. Please continue to Job Openings for currently available positions. https://www.vtstateparks.com/employment.html#jobOpenings

3/3/2023
Local Motion is Hiring for the 2023 Summer Season.
We have several part-time seasonal openings throughout the organization: we are looking for team members in our Burlington Trailside Center Bike Rental Shop; a Valet Bike Parking team member that would work evenings and weekends at events around Burlington; and team members for our beloved Bike Ferry in Colchester. We have something for everyone!  Visit the Join our Team page on our website.  https://www.localmotion.org/join_our_team

3/1/2023
Visitor Services Manager - The Green Mountain Club
The Green Mountain Club (GMC), maintainer and protector of the Long Trail system in Vermont, is seeking a Visitor Services Manager with experience in interpretation, education, and visitor services and a commitment to welcoming members of the public to the outdoor recreation community.
The Visitor Services Manager is responsible for developing and implementing public engagement programming and operations at two Visitor Centers managed by the Green Mountain Club: GMC’s Visitor Center in Waterbury Center, VT, and Barnes Camp Visitor Center in Stowe, VT. Responsibilities include hiring and managing visitor center staff and volunteers and managing the inventory and sales of merchandise, publications, and maps. The Manager will work with program staff across the organization to provide public messaging and programming to the hiking community. Apply by March 17, 2023, at greenmountainclub.org/jobs

2/20/2023
Employment Opportunities At Green Mountain Horse Association
Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA) located in South Woodstock, Vermont is hiring several full time & seasonal positions including Events Manager, Grounds Manager, Trail Events Manager, Grounds Crew, and Interns. Visit our website to learn more and apply online. https://gmhainc.org/jobs/

2/19/2023
Vermont State Parks is Hiring - Several Positions - State Trail Coordinator, Trail Crew Positions and more!
Work outside in the State Forests and State Parks of Vermont! The VT Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation is currently hiring for a Trail Coordinator I (Rutland) and Trail Crew Positions. As Trail Coordinator you’ll work closely with a full-time recreation professional to gather data for trail planning and project development, work with trails crews on a variety of projects from front country carpentry projects to backcountry rock work projects. On Trail Crew you will work across Vermont doing a mixture of trail maintenance, technical rockwork, and carpentry. You’ll be able to practice or gain new skills related to Wilderness First Aid and chainsaw use. https://vtstateparks.com/jobs/

2/17/2023
Maine Adventure Vacation Employment
North Country Rivers is a leading rafting and outdoor adventure recreation company. We’ve earned this position because our unique work environment attracts excellent people. Where else can you river raft, ATV ride, kayak, canoe, hike, bike, and snowmobile and call it “work"? If you’re seeking a new opportunity in the great outdoors of Maine, why not join the North Country Rivers team? We’d be happy to see you become a part of our continued growth and success! North Country Rivers has openings for registered Maine Whitewater Guides. All licensed guides can apply. We also are accepting applications for food and beverage (cooks, wait staff, bartenders), bus drivers with a CDL license, Kayakers, housekeeping and wildlife tours. https://www.northcountryrivers.com/maine-adventure-vacation-jobs-employment.htm