News Release

Acadia National Park announces winter federal resume workshops

Pamela Liptak, Matter Creates

News Release Date: December 12, 2023

Contact: Amanda Pollock, 207-288-8806

BAR HARBOR, MAINE – In partnership with Mount Desert Island Adult Education, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education, and College of the Atlantic, Acadia National Park will host seven federal resume workshops this winter. 

Applying for a federal job is different than applying to jobs in nearly every other industry. With seasonal job announcements at Acadia scheduled to be released in the coming weeks, it’s critical that potential applicants understand what’s expected when navigating the federal hiring process. These free federal resume workshops will provide prospective seasonal employees with the tools to successfully submit a job application to Acadia National Park.

The power of place is immediately evident to Acadia National Park visitors. What isn’t necessarily apparent is how much the NPS relies on seasonal employees to make it possible for visitors from all over the world to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Acadia National Park hires more than 100 seasonal employees each year in jobs that have great potential for developing into exciting careers.

“Acadia is an incredibly special place to work,” says superintendent Kevin Schneider. “You'll work with people who care deeply about our mission and are eager to help you grow in your position: all at one of the most beautiful offices in Maine.” 

The Federal Resume Workshops will be held at the following dates and times: 

• Thursday, January 11, 5:30-7:30pm (in person and online, Ellsworth) 

• Tuesday, January 16, 6-8pm (in person and online, Ellsworth) 

• Thursday, January 18, 4-6pm (in person and online, College of the Atlantic, Davis Center for Human Ecology) 

• Monday, January 22, 4-6pm (in person and online, College of the Atlantic, Davis Center for Human Ecology) 

• Thursday, January 25, 5:30-7:30pm (in person, MDI High School) 

• Tuesday, January 30, 5:30-7:30pm (in person, MDI High School) 

• Saturday, February 3, 10am-12pm (in person and online, Ellsworth) 

Careers in maintenance, fee collection, emergency services, law enforcement, education, interpretation, resource management, and more are available. To learn more about current job openings at Acadia, regularly check go.nps.gov/AcadiaJobs