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Employment
Work With Us
Each spring we hire for several full time or part time roles for our May through October season. The Desert of Maine is going through a total reboot under new ownership. We are constantly adding staff to help us deliver a world-class experience for our visitors. We take special pride in creating a work environment that is friendly, supportive, challenging, and fun.
We look forward to the possibility of meeting you and working with you to make this place magical and memorable for our visitors!
Open Positions for 2026
Visitor Experience Staff
Reporting to the Manager of Operations, our Visitor Experience staff position is a dynamic role focused on our core goal of helping visitors with all aspects of their visit. Staff in this position cross-train on many of the visitor-focused duties at the Desert of Maine including welcoming visitors at our Welcome Center; operating our gift shop, snack bar, and mini golf course; and orienting visitors and answering questions throughout the property. The role also includes the opportunity to drive our 1800s-style electric train and facilitate our Sand Art activity, though scheduling for those two roles are subject to staff meeting certain requirements and training.
Housekeeping Staff
Our housekeeping staff manages daily turnover and cleaning of cabins, glamping tents, and our shared campground bath house. Tasks include changing linens, cleaning bathrooms and floors, restocking supplies, and more. Work alongside a small team of housekeeping staff in one of the most beautiful outdoor settings in Maine!
Grounds/Maintenance Staff
Our grounds and maintenance staff spends their time outdoors making our grounds look beautiful. Tasks include landscaping, leafblowing, mowing, campground upkeep, stacking wood, mulching, weeding, exhibit maintenance, and much more. Join a small, close-knit team and spend your summer outdoors in a beautiful place learning valuable skills!
Not hiring for 2026
Train Conductor
Our team of friendly train conductors operate our trackless electric train, driving the train around our designated loop, greeting passengers (especially kids!), and helping passengers on and off at designated stops.
The Train Conductor role can be a part time role for interested applicants, or combined with our Visitor Experience Staff role as well.
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Not hiring for 2026
Sr Grounds/Maintenance Staff
Reporting to the owner, our Senior Grounds
and Maintenance staff have the overall responsibility for keeping our outdoor spaces safe and looking great. We are looking for someone with landscaping experience, carpentry/repair skills, and experience operating tools and equipment such as tractors, power tools, mowers, etc. Senior grounds and maintenance staff will oversee our small grounds and maintenance team.
Not hiring for 2026
Working at the Desert
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