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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
Ski & Snowshoe Trailers at Maine State Parks Winter 2026
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: January 24, 2026 - March 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Multiple parks; see attached flyer.
State Park: Other Location
Event Type: Special Event
The Maine State Parks Ski and Snowshoe Trailers will be visiting select State Parks during Winter 2026! Gear use is free with park admission. Note: 10 AM to 3:00 except Bradbury Mountain and Camden Hills State Parks. See their time listings on the attached flyer.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Cost: Free gear use with paid park admission.
Related Documents: Ski & Snowshoe Trailer Schedule for Maine State Parks Winter 2026 (PDF 278KB)
CANCELLED - Winter Fun Day and Ski & Snowshoe Trailer Dates at Lily Bay State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: March 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: State Park Road, Beaver Cove. 9-miles north of Greenville on the east shore of Moosehead Lake.
State Park: Lily Bay
Event Type: Special Event
Contact Phone: (207) 695-2700
Website: https://www.maine.gov/lilybay
Cost: Special event park admission rate: Ages 12 to 65 $1.50. All others free.
Related Documents: Winter Fun Day and Ski & Snowshoe Trailer Schedule at Lily Bay State Park (PDF)
Rooting Out Invasive Plants Free Workshop - Farmington
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Farmington Town Office, Downstairs Meeting Room, 153 Farmington Falls Rd, Farmington, ME 04938
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Field Demonstration at the Stone Soup Garden.
Wear appropriate footwear.
Speakers on invasive plant ID and control, cost share programs and tool loaning program.
No pre-registration required - just show up!
Lunch is included
Sponsored by: Farmington Rotary, Maine Forest Service, Farmington Conservation Commission, and Mt. Blue Area Garden Club
Contact Name: Patty Cormier
Contact Email: patty.cormier@maine.gov
Live Staking Demonstration - Lincolnville
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: April 3, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Ducktrap Preserve, 2749 Belfast Rd, Lincolnville, ME 04849
Event Type: Workshop/Training
(Rain Date April 8th, 2026)
Live staking uses dormant cuttings from native trees and shrubs that root quickly and stabilize soil - a simple, effective restoration technique you can use at home or in your community.
What to Expect:
- Learn how live stakes reduce erosion and improve habitat and water quality
- Guidance from Maine Forest Service District Foresters Allyssa Gregory and Jared Gregory
- Hands-on planting demonstration
- Practical techniques you can apply at home.
All tools provided. Please wear appropriate footwear for wet trails.
Registration
Offered in partnership with Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District, Coastal Mountains Land Trust, and Maine Tree Farm
Live Staking Demonstration - Damariscotta
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: April 9, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Salt Bay Farm, 110 Belvedere Road, Damariscotta, ME 04543 United States
Event Type: Workshop/Training
(Rain Date April 10th, 2026)
Live staking uses dormant cuttings from native trees and shrubs that root quickly and stabilize soil - a simple, effective restoration technique you can use at home or in your community.
What to Expect:
- Learn how live stakes reduce erosion and improve habitat and water quality
- Guidance from Maine Forest Service District Foresters Allyssa Gregory and Jared Gregory
- Hands-on planting demonstration
- Practical techniques you can apply at home.
All tools provided. Please wear appropriate footwear for wet trails.
Registration
Offered in partnership with Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust.
Live Staking Demonstration - Belfast
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Belfast City Park, City Park Rd, Belfast, ME
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Live staking uses dormant cuttings from native trees and shrubs that root quickly and stabilize soil - a simple, effective restoration technique you can use at home or in your community.
What to Expect:
- Learn how live stakes reduce erosion and improve habitat and water quality
- Guidance from Maine Forest Service District Foresters Allyssa Gregory and Jared Gregory
- Hands-on planting demonstration
- Practical techniques you can apply at home.
All tools provided. Please wear appropriate footwear for wet trails.
Registration
Offered in partnership with City of Belfast Parks & Recreation, Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District, & Tree Farm.
Live Staking Demonstration - Boothbay Harbor
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Live staking uses dormant cuttings from native trees and shrubs that root quickly and stabilize soil - a simple, effective restoration technique you can use at home or in your community.
What to Expect:
- Learn how live stakes reduce erosion and improve habitat and water quality
- Guidance from Maine Forest Service District Foresters Allyssa Gregory and Jared Gregory
- Hands-on planting demonstration
- Practical techniques you can apply at home.
All tools provided. Please wear appropriate footwear for wet trails.
Registration
Offered in partnership with Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, Boothbay Region Water District, and Boothbay Region Land Trust
Live Staking Demonstration - Fayette/Mount Vernon
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Mount Vernon/Fayette, exact location TBD
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Live staking uses dormant cuttings from native trees and shrubs that root quickly and stabilize soil - a simple, effective restoration technique you can use at home or in your community.
What to Expect:
- Learn how live stakes reduce erosion and improve habitat and water quality
- Guidance from Maine Forest Service District Foresters Allyssa Gregory and Jared Gregory
- Hands-on planting demonstration
- Practical techniques you can apply at home.
All tools provided. Please wear appropriate footwear for wet trails.
Registration
Offered in partnership with Kennebec County Soil and Water Conservation District and 30 Mile River Watershed Association
2026 Approved Wood Measurement Training - Orono
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: July 23, 2026 - July 24, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: University of Maine Forest Field Office - 825 College Avenue, Old Town, Maine
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Topics include:
- Scaler's Licensing Law and Wood Measurement Rules, Mike Picard - State of Maine Weights and Measures
- Basics of Wood Measurements, Keith Kanoti University of Maine
- Defects and Deductions, Mark Vannah Licensed scaler and head scaler at Robbins Lumber Co.
- Insect ID/Wood Quarantine Presentation, Michael Parisio MFS Forest Entomologist
- "Hands on" log scaling, deduction and decay (Mark Vannah)
- Log Scaling & Lumber Grading, a tour of the sawmill to see logs opened up into lumber. Ben Lumbra O&R Lumbra
- Scaling High-Quality Veneer Grade Logs and Defect Description, Walker Day & Nathan Gould Columbia Forest Products
Day 1 - Thursday, July 23, 2026: University of Maine Forest Field Office - 825 College Avenue, Old Town, Maine
Day 2 - Friday, July 24, 2026: O&R Lumbra Hardwood Mill in Milo, Maine
Contact Name: Pete Johnson
Contact Email: pjohnson@sfimaine.org
Cost: $100
Co-Sponsor: University of Maine; Maine Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc; O&R Lumbra Hardwood Sawmill, Robbiins Lumber Company, Columbia Forest Products, The State of Maine
Live Staking Demonstration - Rome
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 7, 2026
Location: French Mountain Trailhead, Watson Pond Rd, Rome, 04963 United States
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Live staking uses dormant cuttings from native trees and shrubs that root quickly and stabilize soil - a simple, effective restoration technique you can use at home or in your community.
What to Expect:
- Learn how live stakes reduce erosion and improve habitat and water quality
- Guidance from Maine Forest Service District Foresters Allyssa Gregory and Jared Gregory
- Hands-on planting demonstration
- Practical techniques you can apply at home.
All tools provided. Please wear appropriate footwear for wet trails.
Registration
Offered in partnership with Kennebec Soil & Water Conservation District, Seven Lakes Alliance, and Maine Forest Service
How History Shaped the Forest of Merryspring in Camden - Webinar
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Webinar
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Join Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory for a presentation on how historical events, both natural and human, shaped the forests of Merryspring. During the webinar participants will have the opportunity to view the Merryspring Woods through photographs displaying the evidence of past disturbances that created the forest we have today. A woodland walk through the Merryspring Woods will follow in June for those interested in seeing these examples in person.
This talk is part of Merryspring's Online Winter Talk series, sponsored by Camden Riverhouse Hotel.
More Information
Contact Phone: 207-236-2239