Job Details
Job Location
Powisset Farm - Dover, MA
Position Type
Seasonal
Description
About The Trustees of Reservations
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 26,000 acres on 117 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 60,000 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.
About
The position is based at Powisset Farm in Dover, MA with duties assigned at properties throughout the Charles River Valley including the towns of Dover, Medfield, Millis, Sherborn, Natick, Needham, Southborough, Uxbridge, Waltham, and Watertown.
Summary of Position
The Park and Conservation Steward (PCS) performs routine maintenance on these properties, caring for the fields, trails, gardens, structures, and other natural and cultural features. Day to day operations include mowing, cleaning facilities, trimming brush, maintaining walking trails, setting up for events, and engaging visitors.
Essential Functions

• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance of landscapes, including mowing and trimming lawns, fields, and along stonewalls, tree and shrub care, caring for and weeding flower beds, and brush and invasive plant removal.
• Construct, maintain, and inspect parking areas, trails, and other visitor services.
• Maintain and clean buildings, bathrooms, structures, and farm infrastructure, which will include basic carpentry and painting tasks.
• Clean and perform routine maintenance and repairs to equipment and tools.
• Remove trash and litter from reservations.
• Work with and lead volunteers and other seasonal staff.
• Represent the Trustees in accordance with the messages developed and provided by the organization's Education and Engagement department, while behaving in a professional manner with colleagues, property visitors, and volunteers.
• Always wear a Trustees' provided uniform.
• Perform tasks safely and in accordance with The Trustees safety manual.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Qualifications
Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience with landscape maintenance, structural maintenance, and/or park maintenance is preferred.
• Experience working with and leading volunteers or staff is preferred
• Comfortable and competent using hand tools and operating landscaping equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, brush saws, and leaf blowers).
• Capable of working independently and cooperatively with other staff and having a good eye for detail.

Other

• A valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees' driving policy.
• A satisfactory criminal background check (CORI).
• Occasional weekend work is required.
• Working Conditions
• Ability to lift/carry 50 pounds.
• Able to work in all weather conditions including heat and rain

Benefits and Salary
This is a seasonal, part-time, non-exempt, hourly paid position up to $19.00 per hour, starting in April and extending through March 2025. Hours will range from 16 - 24 hours per week. This position is based in Dover, Massachusetts.
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.
We kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.