Adaptive Rides Coordinator (Seasonal)

JOB TITLE: Adaptive Rides Coordinator

LOCATION: Bar Harbor, Maine

REPORTING TO: Acadia for All Director

JOB STATUS: Seasonal non-exempt (1 position available) 

EMPLOYMENT PERIODS: May 26 – October 2, 2026

COMPENSATION: $18.83/hour, working 32 hours each week

JOB SUMMARY:  

The ‘Adaptive Rides Coordinator’ will organize adaptive wheelchair tricycle rides in Acadia National Park for visitors with mobility challenges in collaboration with MDI Wheelers. The MDI Wheelers is a 501(c)3 nonprofit created to help more people from the community get out on Acadia’s carriage roads with adaptive tricycles, driven by well-trained volunteers. The MDI Wheelers offer multiple adaptive tricycle rides each week on the carriage roads on Thursday and Friday mornings during the summer. The rides are open to the public and require preregistration. The Adaptive Rides Coordinator will facilitate the coordination and organization of these rides.  The incumbent is not required to ride tricycles or bicycles but will have the opportunity if interested.

The MDI Wheelers and Friends of Acadia are partnering to increase access to Acadia by hiring this position to facilitate adaptive rides. Friends of Acadia (FOA) is the non-profit partner to Acadia National Park and is committed to providing an accessible and welcoming space for visitors, volunteers, and staff from all backgrounds and lived experiences.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Ride Coordination (40%)

• Coordinator with pilot and safety personnel for ~12 rides per week throughout the summer.


• Coordinate with partner organizations and individuals who provide riders with transportation to the carriage roads to ensure they will be on site at designated meeting times.


• Monitor weather and communicate with all parties if there needs to be a cancellation.


• Facilitate waiver distribution and collection for all riders.


• Assist volunteers in moving supplies to and from equipment trailer.


• Assist with equipment inventory.


• Submit incident reports and equipment maintenance needs to FOA staff.


• Cooperate with head pilot volunteers on rides.


• Maintain and create positive relationships with local organizations to expand ridership.


• Serve as roving accessibility ambassador for MDI Wheelers and FOA.

Volunteer Management (30%):  

• Facilitate volunteer sign-in sheets and waiver form completion.


• Ensure safety of volunteers by assisting with training for pilots and safety positions on outdoor hazards, demonstrating proper tricycle usage, and responding to any incidents.


• Communicate with volunteers regarding program coordination, such as sending a weekly email to all volunteers.

Administrative Work (30%)

• Record each ride (pilot, safety, rider) into a database.


• Attend and participate in weekly team meetings.


• Prepare paperwork for upcoming rides.


• Generate activity reports as needed.


• Share program updates with communications team throughout the season.


• Assist with processing donations given to the MDI Wheelers.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants are required to pass a background check and provide 3 professional references.


• Excellent communication and people skills in-person, as well as over the phone and email.


• Strong organizational skills to coordinate riders, volunteers, and organizations.


• High level of empathy, patience, and sensitivity towards the special needs of others.


• Comfort spending time with older individuals and those who have mobility challenges.


• Familiarity with word processing and data entry.


• Able to lift 25 pounds while moving equipment.


• Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle for driving to job sites. Applicants will be expected to use their own vehicles and will be reimbursed for mileage beyond their daily commute.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants should be reliable and capable of managing their daily schedule.


• Possess strong work ethic and ability to work on one’s own and as a team.


• Patience and flexibility to adapt to quickly changing work demands and schedules.


• Passion for working with volunteers of all ages and backgrounds in the outdoors.


• High standard for safety, and comfortable learning accessibility safety standards.


• Passion for improving the accessibility of Acadia National Park.


• Training will be provided for this position, but knowledge of or willingness to learn about accessibility and Acadia National Park is necessary.

Uniforms/Equipment Provided: Uniform shirts for field work, fleece, hat(s), pants, computer.

Hours: 32 hours/week including holidays and weekends. Shifts are from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, Tuesday – Friday. Some evening and/or weekend hours may be required. Employees will have 3 consecutive days off per week. Unpaid days off can be scheduled with your supervisor. Employees earn one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours they work. This position is flexible for the right candidate, such as a local teacher or student working 20 hours per week vs. 32 hours.

Housing: Not provided. Applicants will be expected to find their own housing; however, we support your search by providing leads and sources.

Work Environment: Work location is hybrid at your home or the FOA office in Bar Harbor, as well as some time on the carriage roads in Acadia National Park.

TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 23, 2026

Friends of Acadia is an equal opportunity employer. Founded in 1986, the organization’s mission is to preserve, protect, and promote stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and the surrounding community for the inspiration and enjoyment of current and future generations.

FOA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, reproductive health decision-making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, in connection with any aspect of employment at FOA.