FIELD TEAMS
MCC Field Teams have been building trails and accomplishing conservation projects since the early 1980s. Our Field teams have developed a reputation as some of Maine's most effective trail builders with a high level of technical skill. Teams build and maintain trails, construct hundreds of stone steps, build bridges and shelters, install waterbars and riprap to control erosion, rehabilitate damaged areas, and much more. Projects range from reconstruction work on remote portions of the Appalachian Trail to building walking paths in Maine's largest cities. Trails built by MCC provide access to Maine's natural areas and provide recreation, fitness and exercise opportunities to the people of Maine.
Some recent projects:
•Reconstruct the Appalachian Trail on White Cap Mt.
•Rebuild hiking trails in Camden Hills State Park
•Rock staircases on Table Rock Trail in Grafton Notch State Park
•Build new foot bridges in Vaughn Woods State Park
•Build accessible trails at Sandy Point
•Improve mountain bike trails at Bradbury Mountain State Park
•Reconstruct Sargent Mountain Trail in Acadia National Park
•Build a large boardwalk around Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park
•Build new trail system for the Harpswell Heritage Trust
•New trail construction for the Town of Windham
Field Teams
MCC Field Teams consist of 3 to 5 Members and 1 or 2 Team Leaders, with oversight and support from MCC staff. Members are 18 and older and represent both Maine and the rest of the country. Men and women serve together on MCC teams. Teamwork and cooperation are prime objectives of the Program.
Team Members serve Maine's communities, learn new skills, participate in the AmeriCorps national service program, and gain leadership experience. Valuable life skills are gained from living with a small team in challenging conditions.
Field Team Leaders
 The MCC Team Leaders include some of the most qualified people in the industry. MCC provides valuable training to build their skills in areas such as First Aid, chainsaw safety, teambuilding, communication, conflict resolution, leadership, trail rigging, stone working, and timber construction.
Team Leaders have many duties and responsibilities:
•Provide leadership to a team engaged in conservation, education, and outdoor recreation service projects, especially trail building
•Train team members in work skills, and environmental education topics
•Interact with the public and media
•Coordinate the project with the local supervisor
•Work and live with the team
•Submit reports and documentation of all projects and team members
•Safely operate passenger vehicles and heavy equipment
See Opportunities
Download an Application for the Field Team Program
Download the Reference Form
Contact Lester Kenway at 207-624-6087 or email to: lester.c.kenway@maine.gov
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