Job Details
Job Location
Crane Beach - Ipswich, MA
Position Type
Seasonal
Travel Percentage
Some travel
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.
Position Summary:
The Trustees is seeking part time Seasonal Rangers for Crane Beach at The Crane Estate. Rangers play a pivotal role ensuring that thousands of visitors each year have a positive experience on the property by ensuring public safety, protecting the natural resources of the property, assisting, educating and answering questions, monitoring and enforcing rules and regulations and properly reporting and recording such. Rangers are charged with promoting the organization by demonstrating knowledge of the history of The Trustees, the Crane property, and Trustees Membership. Rangers are responsible for assisting with special events and may occasionally be required to staff entrance stations and parking lots and perform related duties. Rangers additionally assist with general cleaning and/or maintenance of the facilities, beach, trails, and parking lots.

• Position is ideal for those either seeking or involved in a Law Enforcement career.
• Rangers are required to strongly demonstrate punctuality and reliability.
• Rangers should have a strong interest in park and visitor management, environmental education, and customer relations. Experience and/or education in these areas are preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, which could include handling radio traffic, answering the phone, handling walk-in emergencies and customer issues, among others.
• Experience record/log keeping and public safety documentation.
• Good natured, team player, with a good work ethic.
• Exceptionally strong communication, customer service and engagement skills regardless of situation or observed or perceived differences between self and patrons or coworkers.
• Radio communication experience.
• Must be capable of effectively handling high-pressure situations while remaining calm.
• Rangers must be comfortable on their feet for extended periods of time walking on challenging terrain including an ability to hike our trail system and sandy beach.
• Additional experience/background in the following areas is a plus: public safety, recreation, natural resource management.

Pay Rate: $17.00 - $18.00
In This Role You Will:
Essential Functions:

• Patrol the property, upholding the rules and regulations of the Crane Estate.
• Engage with the public in a positive manner at all times, educating them about safety and protection of people and natural resources.
• Diligently report behavior violations as required for daily reporting.
• Report safety concerns and maintenance needs to supervisors.
• Clean and inspect ranger work area, work vehicles, parking lots, beach and trails.
• Perform basic maintenance and safe operation of all vehicles, including 4-wheel drive ATV's, side-by-sides, and trucks.
• Assist with trail and general maintenance as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Qualifications:

• CPR certification is required, Basic First Aid strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid license and be able to meet Trustees Driving Policy requirements.
• Rangers are required to wear a Trustees-assigned uniform.

Other Requirements:
Work environment

• Variable outdoor weather conditions
• Able to consistently lift 40lbs and be on feet up to 10 hours per day

Physical demands

• Able to consistently lift 40lbs and be on feet up to 10 hours per day
• Driving Trustees vehicles
• Able to foot patrols over varying terrain including hilly, soft sand

Position type and expected hours of work

• Seasonal Position (Summer/Fall)
• Variable work schedule to meet the needs of the business
• Evening, weekend and Holiday work are required

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.