Recreation and Tourism Management Program at University of Maine at Machias

12/22/2021

Excellent opportunity!

Now Hiring! For the upcoming summer, DCC has once again been selected as a host site for Maine Coast Heritage Trust's Richard G. Rockefeller Conservation Internship! If you are interested in spending your summer learning about land conservation and stewardship in Downeast Maine then consider applying for this entry level position!

Curious about the job? Read about Cam Leavitt's, our 2021 Intern, experience here: https://downeastcoastalconservancy.org/learning-new-skills-and-opening-new-horizons/.

Note: There are 10 positions at land trusts around the state, be sure to specify DCC as one of your top choices if interested in a placement here with us!

View the job posting here: https://www.mltn.org/job/richard-g-rockefeller-conservation-internship-10-positions/

04/20/2021

Hi all! You are invited to participate in a survey being conducted by Lucky Correira in conjunction with the Recreation and Tourism program at UMM. This is a quick survey designed to gather information to create a potential fitness trail for both UMM students and community members on the outback trail. You must be eighteen years old to participate. If you decide to participate your answers will be kept anonymous. Submission of this survey implies consent to participate. If you have any questions please contact: [email protected]. Thank you for your time!

This class project is being organized by Lucas Correira and Karen Beeftink in conjunction with the Recreation and Tourism program at UMM. This is a quick survey designed to gather information to create a potential fitness trail for both UMM students and community members on the outback trail. You mu...

03/26/2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.

03/05/2021

RTM grad making a difference! Nice work Tom!! Congratulations on your professional achievements. Wishing you and Kendra all the best on your exciting upcoming adventure.

This month our spotlight shines on Tom Rhomano, a 2015 graduate of UMM’s Recreation and Tourism Management program. Originally from Ashland, Massachusetts, Rhomano currently serves as a coordinator of youth and family recreation programs for the Town of Lexington, Mass. Tell us a little bit about ...

03/01/2021

On March 1, 1872, President Grant signed the bill creating the nation’s first national park at Yellowstone. Wonders abound at this truly unique national park, from sites like the Yellowstone Grand Canyon to wildlife like America’s largest buffalo herd, grizzly bears, and wolves. Approximately 50 percent of the world’s hydrothermal features are also at Yellowstone. The founding of Yellowstone National Park began a worldwide national park movement. Today more than 100 nations contain some 1,200 national parks or equivalent preserves. Learn more at www.nps.gov/yell.

Image: Sunrise over Lamar Valley. NPS Jacob W. Frank

02/24/2021

Great job opportunities at Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge for students and recent graduates!

12/18/2020

More awesome job opportunities!

We're hiring for summer 2021! Do you know a college student or recent graduate who is passionate about National Parks? Now is the time of year we begin to post seasonal job openings. https://friendsofacadia.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/

Friends of Acadia is currently accepting applications for Summit Stewards for the 2021 summer and fall seasons. Summit Stewards spend more than a thousand hours on Acadia's summits and roving trails each year, answering visitor questions, conducting trail maintenance, repairing Bates Cairns, removing visitor-built cairns and rock art, responding to emergencies, communicating with park managers, and collecting data about weather, car and bus traffic, visitor usage, and visitor behaviors.

12/18/2020

Great internship opportunity!

12/10/2020

Dec 04 - Chewonki Foundation hiring Camp Counselors and Trip Leaders in Wiscasset, Maine on Conservation Job Board. Discover the latest conservation jobs and internships

12/07/2020

Great job opportunity for students or recent grads!

Dec 02 - Maine Appalachian Trail Club hiring Maine Trail Crew and Appalachian Trail Ridgerunners in Appalachian Trail, Maine on Conservation Job Board. Discover the latest conservation jobs and internships

11/20/2020

Shout out to REM 311 Inclusive Recreation students for their work on DCC's Money Island trail!! Nice work everyone.

08/29/2020

Rec majors - great chance to get a free camping chair tonight! Trust me, this will come in mighty handy this semester, as many classes will be held outdoors!

TONIGHT AT THE REYNOLDS CENTER AT 8.PM!

Come on down for some cotton candy, popcorn, and zombies!

Everyone who comes gets a FREE UMM camp chair that's theirs to keep!