IT System and Network Administrator

We are seeking a skilled and passionate individual to join our team and manage our IT network and security systems. Though the park is rustic, we still rely heavily on IT, and your expertise will be vital to supporting the Park’s mission. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in an inspiring environment, we want to hear from you! Between 1931 and 1962, Governor Percival P. Baxter gifted Maine’s most unique and beautiful park to the people of Maine. Baxter State Park spans 209,644 acres and features more than 40 mountain summits, including Katahdin. It also contains more than 50 pristine lakes and ponds and over 215 miles of trails. You can make a difference for this special place by bringing your experience, background, and perspective to our team.

View the posting and application instructions here.

Applications are due by June 19.

Seasonal Positions

There are no current seasonal position openings.

Hiring for the 2027 summer season will begin in Fall of 2026.

Baxter State Park: a wilderness mission, a dynamic team

An amazing experience awaits you here. Baxter State Park is an iconic four-season wilderness park, home to Katahdin, the tallest peak in Maine. Some of the most remote, rugged country in the Northeast US lies within the 200,000-acre park, including 47 mountain summits, more than 50 pristine lakes and ponds, and over 200 miles of hiking trails.

You’ll find working at Baxter State Park is not just a job, it’s an adventure. We want you to bring your skills, experience, and your sense of awe to Baxter State Park. By joining our hardworking team, you can inspire current and future generations to love and appreciate spending time in the wilderness.

Join us to preserve the wildness and protect the experience in this wild, rugged landscape.

The Katahdin Region: world-class outdoor recreation

Endless opportunities to explore. Five major outdoor recreation areas totaling more than half a million acres at your doorstep. Lakes, mountains, streams, rivers, woods; the opportunities for discovery are limitless. The Katahdin area offers wonderful small towns, affordable housing, and a friendly atmosphere. People who live in the Maine Highlands enjoy world-class outdoor recreation, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, camping, hiking, cross-country skiing, biking, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.

It’s all here. Whether you’re looking to get lost in the woods, a bite on your line, or some mud on your tires, you can find your spot here in the Katahdin Region. Come join us in the Katahdin Region as we build and enjoy a bright new future built on reverence for our incredible natural resources.