Job Details
Job Location
Boston Office - Boston, MA
Position Type
Seasonal
Description
About The Organization:
The Trustees is an organization with a fascinating past and an exciting future. Our places are open to all and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in what we do. Founded in 1891, by a group of visionary volunteers, we preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts and work to protect special places across the state. We have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 25,000 acres on more than 100 reservations that are all open to the public. We are a nonprofit conservation organization funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 40,000 members.
Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places. With the change to warmer temperatures, we experience an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties. Sandy beaches, wooded trails, cultural gardens, historic homes, community supported agriculture-there are many ways for visitors to discover and explore The Trustees, and just as many opportunities for seasonal employees to make each visitor's experience special.
The Trustees Waterfront Ambassadors is a meaningful youth employment program based in East Boston focusing on engaging the local community on waterfront issues. Ambassadors learn about the mission of The Trustees and the Boston Waterfront Initiative, and how it relates to their neighborhoods and communities. Ambassadors also learn about the work being done in East Boston and across the city on waterfront issues such as climate resilience, green infrastructure, and public access. Each summer the Ambassadors also collaborate with other local harbor-focused and environmental organizations and programs in Greater Boston, as well as completing a variety of job-readiness and other enrichment sessions.
Position Summary:
The Trustees Waterfront Ambassadors Assistant Program Manager is an hourly seasonal position that provides supervision and mentoring for the Waterfront Ambassadors. The position is 32 hours per week from 6/17-8/23. The work will take place primarily in person, and primarily outdoors, with time spent in East Boston and at The Trustees Boston Office at 200 High Street, as well as frequent visits to other Boston-area neighborhoods and waterfront locations.
The Trustees Waterfront Ambassadors Assistant Program Manager is a seasonal position that works closely with the Program Manager to provide supervision and mentoring for young people working on community outreach as well as climate change- and waterfront-related projects in Boston, with a focus on East Boston. The Waterfront Ambassadors Program staff consists of 12 youth, a Program Manager, and an Assistant Program Manager. The ideal candidate is a Boston resident with interest in community outreach/organizing, climate change and waterfront issues, and working with high-school aged youth. Spanish language skills are preferred. The Assistant Program Manager will be enthusiastic about the mission of The Trustees and the Boston Waterfront Initiative, and sharing that mission with the youth we employ as well as with the community. The Waterfront Ambassadors program is based primarily in East Boston and at The Trustees Boston office at 200 High Street, but the program will also travel to various waterfront locations and neighborhoods.
Pay Rate: $19.00 - $20.50 per hour
In This Role You Will:
Essential Functions:

• Support the Waterfront Ambassadors Program Manager with big picture goals and planning, including:
  
  • Preparing for the program start by ordering supplies and assisting with youth onboarding
  • Fostering a deeper connection between young people, Boston Harbor, and their community
  • Serving as a role model by setting a positive example and representing The Trustees, the Boston Waterfront Initiative, and the Waterfront Ambassadors program to the public
• Support the Waterfront Ambassadors Program Manager with facilitating daily program activities, including:
  
  • Teambuilding, group discussions, reflection activities
  • Formal and informal environmental education and environmental justice lessons
  • Leadership development and mentoring for Ambassadors
  • Supervision, safety and job skills training for Ambassadors
  • Educating youth about the Boston Waterfront Initiative
  • Motivating and working alongside Ambassadors to accomplish outdoor work projects such as gardening, beach clean-ups, and other stewardship projects
  • Reinforcing and modeling clear expectations for professional work attendance and behavior
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Experience working with and positively motivating youth
• Interest in community outreach/organizing, environmental education, and youth development; previous professional experience not required
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoy working both outdoors and indoors in fast paced, multi-generational, multi-cultural setting
• Enthusiastic about the mission of the Trustees' Boston Waterfront Initiative
• Preferred candidates will have familiarity with the East Boston neighborhood
• Spanish-speaking skills highly preferred
• Must be over 18

Other Requirements:

• CORI/SORI background check required
• Occasional weekend work required

Work environment -The Waterfront Ambassadors program is an in-person program that takes place primarily outdoors, with some indoor work.
Physical demands - Outside work may involve moving over rocks or soil, transporting up to 10 lbs., and positioning oneself low to the ground for activities such as gardening and weeding.
Position type and expected hours of work - This seasonal position is 32 hours a week from June 17 through August 23. Much of the preseason work (prepping for the program) can be done remotely. The Ambassadors program itself runs from July 1 - August 17 and will require in-person attendance daily. Program hours are roughly 9am-2:30pm Tuesday-Saturday, with some Wednesday evening work.
The Trustees offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across the Commonwealth who love the outdoors, who love the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.
In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trustees of Reservations aim to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of our team. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.