Summer Positions Available
Jun
1

Summer Positions Available

Summer Manager:

In season, five days weekly, on-site. Minimum 20 hrs/week. Duties pre-season: assist in hiring employees and contractors, prepare Village for visitors. In season: responsible for day-to-day operation, train, schedule and oversee staff, operate store and tours, keep Village clean and maintained, work with volunteers for special events, schedule group tours, oversee finances. minimum staffing is a store clerk and a tour guide. The ideal candidate would be: familiar with the history of the Acadians in the Upper St. John Valley, have a basic knowledge of Acadian French, have previous supervisory experience, organized, good communicator and problem-solver. Compensation $7,500. to $9,000. for a full season plus some pre-season.

Store clerk:

Open and close store daily, greet visitors, collect admission fees, sell souvenir items and refreshments. Maintain accurate finance records (cash register and credit/debit cards). Some morning hours for tour groups. Can be up to five days per week for one clerk and a minimum of two days per week for a second clerk. Could be combined with guiding.

Guide:

During season, regular hours plus some mornings for group tours. Lead tours with up to 10 people. Be familiar with the history of the Acadians in Maine and with the history of the Village buildings and contents. Light housekeeping and regular building cleaning.

Apply by email: info@acadianvillagemaine.org

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Acadian Village 50th Anniversary Celebration
Jun
12
to Jun 14

Acadian Village 50th Anniversary Celebration

The Acadian Village will celebrate its 5oth. Anniversary on the weekend of June 12 through 14, 2026. There will be a variety of events as part of the celebration weekend. Stay tuned for further information.

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Christmas Concert
Dec
21

Christmas Concert

The Acadian Village is sponsoring a Christmas Concert with Adam Ouellette on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 2:00 pm at St. Bruno-St. Remi Church, with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Tickets are $10. per adult and $20. per family.

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Christmas in July Breakfast
Jul
27

Christmas in July Breakfast

Breakfast at the Village—part of Christmas in July weekend. Traditional Acadian dishes including creton, ployes, baked beans, plus eggs, home fries and sausage. Served from 9 AM until the food runs out. Adults $12.00, Children $6.00. Takeouts available.

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Gravel Ride
Jul
19

Gravel Ride

A Gravel Ride is a bike rally held on mostly unpaved roads. Registration and breakfast 8 to 9 am. Ride departs the Village 9:15 am. Two options--25 mile and 32 mile. 70% of route is on good gravel. Burgers and beer after the ride. Suggested donation is $50. and will be for the benefit of the Acadian Village. If you plan to attend, text Mark ASAP at 207-521-4556 with your name and number of riders.

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Summer Solstice Celebration at the Village
Jun
20

Summer Solstice Celebration at the Village

Serving hot dogs, burgers, ice cream sandwiches. 4 pm until food runs out. Adult $10. Child $5.

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