BUILD YOUR SKILLS. MAKE AN IMPACT. EXPERIENCE THE OUTDOORS LIKE NEVER BEFORE.
Applications are open NOW to join our 2026 Team in Maine's Katahdin Region. Discover the possibilities waiting for you where community and the outdoors come together.
THE KATAHDIN REGION EXPERIENCE
JOIN THE TEAM
This summer the Outdoor Sport Institute (OSI) is seeking motivated, energetic individuals to learn, lead, and grow the initiatives connecting people with the outdoors in the Katahdin Region of Maine.
Spend your summer in the heart of one of the most beautiful and inspiring settings in the northeast. Here, through both work and play, you’ll have the opportunity to ride, hike, paddle and explore the endless forests and waterways of Maine’s most iconic outdoor landscape.
OPEN POSITIONS
“It was a great summer that I’d do over again in a heartbeat.”
DETAILS
A summer with OSI is an immersive experience focused on further developing your skills in outdoor sport through hands-on work, learning, and play.
You will serve as part of a core team of passionate, energetic outdoor enthusiasts working to make the Katahdin Region an epicenter of human-powered outdoor sport. This includes –
Leading outdoor programming
Building and maintaining non-motorized trails
Expanding a regional gear library
Activating trails and outdoor spaces
Engaging with volunteers
Mentoring the next generation of leaders
All team members take part in orientation, training, and ongoing learning opportunities throughout the summer season.
Our goals through the OSI Team experience are -
“This was a great balance between professional development, skill development, and brain work. ”
To help you develop as a leader and practitioner in the outdoor workforce
Improve your technical skills in the outdoors
Connect you with the people and organizations working to transform their communities through the outdoors
Have an insanely fun, active summer doing it.
“I loved the personal development days. I learned so much about outdoor sports I would not have participated in alone. ”
Team positions range from 10 to 16-week commitments between mid-May and late-August. See specific positions for details.
“The thing that surprised me was how connected and invested I became in this community that I had no prior ties to before this summer.”
“The opportunity to develop technical skills while working with a small community and group of peers was perfect for me. ”
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Ideal candidates will be:
Eager to learn and refine skills in outdoor leadership including interpersonal, intra-personal, and technical skills
Prepared and motivated to be very physically active on a daily basis
Excited to explore the region during both on days and off days
Capable of living and working as part of a close-knit team
Have strong self-care and time management skills
HOW TO APPLY
Fill out the online application and upload your cover letter, resume, and list of references HERE. Not sure if you’re the right candidate? Apply and let’s chat.
Application review begins February 23rd, 2026.
“I’ve never felt like I belonged within a group more quickly than with these people.”
WHO WE ARE
OSI is a 501c3 non-profit empowering active, resilient outdoor communities. We are based in Maine’s Katahdin Region. Learn more here.
