Videographer and Video Editor(s)

Division / Program: Maine Conservation Corps

Location: MCC Office in Augusta
Event Type: Volunteer

Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is seeking a videographer and video editor(s) who can create a few short film projects to help us in our marketing and recruitment endeavors.

MCC is an AmeriCorps program that provides opportunities for people to get outdoors and contribute to the greater good. Our mission is to accomplish conservation initiatives that inspire people and enhance communities, and that's what we've been doing since our establishment in 1983.

Every year, we place almost 100 individuals throughout the entire state of Maine to conserve and protect our natural resources. They participate in trail maintenance and erosion control, water quality and wildlife monitoring, invasive plant removal, outdoor education and outreach, and so much more.

In addition, we provide people with an opportunity to learn valuable life skills, gain confidence, and become lifelong advocates of the environment.

We need your help to spread the word about the awesome things we are getting done!

Responsibilities

  • Produce short marketing videos 30, 60, or 90 seconds in length
  • Ensure our key messages and goals are incorporated into the videos
  • Possession of necessary film equipment, including camera, editing software, lighting, or sound equipment
  • Travel with or without an MCC staff person to project sites to get footage of members and projects
  • Edit footage and collaborate with MCC staff to create the final product
  • Input music, dialogues, graphics, and effects
  • Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
  • Collect appropriate consent from persons interviewed, photographed, etc.
  • Ensure final products are accessible (e.g., audio descriptions, closed captions, etc.)
  • Receive express written consent from MCC before disseminating products
  • Check-in regularly with MCC staff for updates and communicate any needs through email or face-to-face meetings

Qualifications

  • Professional or personal experience in video production: filming, image, and sound editing (samples of past work would be very appreciated)
  • Professional, energetic, creative, and self-motivated
  • Effective communicator and troubleshooter
  • Ability to make decisions and follow through with minimal supervision
  • Ability to follow through and meet deadlines and possess a strong sense of responsibility

To Get Involved

If you're interested in this, or other volunteer projects, please fill out our quick interest form!

Contact Phone: (207) 624-6085

Forestry Health Workshop & Field Walk - Lamoine

Division / Program: Maine Forest Service, Maine Natural Areas Program
Date: January 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Lamoine Community Center, followed by Field Walk near Lamoine State Park
Event Type: Workshop/Training

This event will feature state and county-wide experts on forest invasives for woodland owners wanting to learn practices to improve the health of their forest land and trees.

Workshop Presentations will include:

  • Chad Hammer, Invasive Plant Biologist, ME Natural Areas Program, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) will speak on early detection, rapid response, Japanese stiltgrass, how to use iMap, a discussion on the means of spread and how to mitigate it.
  • Stephen MacDonald, Maine Forest Service/Hancock County District Forester, will be lead the Field Walk.
  • Maine Forest Service Health & Monitoring Division presents a forest health update for Hancock County.
  • Gabe LeMay, Entomologist II Maine Forest Service/DACF will focus on major pests and diseases affecting Downeast Maine.
  • Mark Whiting, Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District Board Chair and Biologist will talk about how managing small woodlots and Backyard Rewilding go together.

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Cost: Free but registration required

Introduction to Avenza Maps Workshop - Ellsworth

Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Woodlawn Museum, 19 Black House Drive, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Avenza Maps is a popular app used by outdoor enthusiasts, landowners, hikers, and professionals to navigate in the field, and record GPS data on a georeferenced pdf map. Avenza Maps uses your devices GPS location services to access your location, regardless of cell service. Avenza Maps can be used on Android, iOS, and Window devices. Geospatial PDF Maps are available from the Avenza Map Store, or you can import your own maps.

At this workshop participants will be introduced to Avenza Maps and some of its common uses. Topics covered during the workshop will include importing maps, collecting waypoints and tracks, measuring distance and area, and exporting data. A portion of the workshop will be indoors learning the basics of the app, and outside on the recreational trails where participants will have an opportunity to use the app in the field.

This workshop will be led by District Forester, Steve MacDonald with the Maine Forest Service.

This workshop will be limited to 20 participants. You can register for the event at https://www.woodlawnellsworth.org/event-details-registration/introduction-to-avenza-maps-workshop

Participants should bring their own device with the Avenza Maps app installed to use at the workshop.

Additional information will be sent via email about 1 week before the event and in the event of bad weather this event may be cancelled or postponed.

This event is free and is sponsored by Woodlawn Museum, the Maine Forest Service, and Maine Woodland Owners.

Participants should bring their own bagged lunch. There is a water bottle refilling station for people who bring their own water bottle.

Conservation Stewardship Simplified Series: Live Staking Webinar

Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Live staking can be a simple and inexpensive conservation technique for stabilizing shoreland areas. Participants in this webinar will learn how to sustainably collect cuttings from existing woody plants to establish new vegetation, the conditions under which live staking is best implemented, and other complementary practices. In-person demos spring 2026!

Join Meeting on Zoom

Contact Name: Allyssa Gregory
Contact Email: allyssa.gregory@maine.gov

Related Documents: Event Flyer (PDF)

Emerald Ash Borer and Other Tree Health Concerns DACF Update for Cities and Towns

Division / Program: Animal and Plant Health, Maine Forest Service
Date: February 9, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual - Teams Meeting
Event Type: Workshop/Training

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry will provide updates for city and town tree and forest managers and public works staff on the known status of several invasive insect species in Maine. Our speakers will cover topics such as monitoring, life cycles, extent of known locations, and management through biocontrol. Join us and brush up on your invasive species knowledge in time for Invasive Species Awareness week- we hope to see you there!

Agenda

  • Introduction: Gabe LeMay, Maine Forest Service
  • Emerald Ash Borer and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Biocontrol Techniques: Colleen Teerling, Maine Forest Service
  • Red Pine Scale Identification and Monitoring: Gabe LeMay, Maine Forest Service
  • Browntail Moth Life Cycle and Management: Brittany Schappach, Maine Forest Service
  • Winter Moth Monitoring and Biocontrol efforts: Tom Schmeelk, Maine Forest Service
  • Wrap Up: Gabe LeMay, Maine Forest Service

Continuing education credits:

  • Licensed pesticide applicator (1)
  • Maine Licensed Professional Forester (pending)

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Harvest Tour - Skowhegan

Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: February 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Coburn Woods, 299-300 Russell Road, Skowhegan, Maine
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Please join Maine Forest Service District Forester and Maine Woodland Owners Upper Kennebec Valley Chapter leader Jason Hilton for a harvest tour at Coburn Woods in Skowhegan. We will be touring a harvest site being conducted by Somerset Woods on their conservation property off the Russell Road. We will cover topics such as selecting a harvest system that will work best to meet your goals, harvesting near vernal pools, road building for access, working around hiking trails, and much more. Presenters will be forester Jon Doty of Two Trees Forestry who is overseeing the harvest as well as district forester Jason Hilton with the Maine Forest Service. Somerset Woods staff will also be on hand. If you are considering a future harvest on your property or just want to see a harvest in operation, please join us on Friday February 13th from 10 to noon at 299-300 Russell Road, Skowhegan, Maine at the Coburn Woods Trailhead. Parking is limited so if you are able to carpool, please do so. Advanced registration is appreciated.

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We will be walking in the woods and snow so please dress appropriately. Co-hosted with Somerset Woods Trustees, a land conservancy serving Somerset County landowners and communities since 1927. For more information, contact Somerset Woods at 207-612-1606 or email nikki@somersetwoodstrustees.org. Hope to see you there.

Co-Sponsor: Maine Woodland Owners