Seasonal Steward

The Trustees of Reservations•Hingham, MA

16d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org. Come work on the Trustees South Shore properties! Your hard work will be rewarded with views of Boston Harbor and knowing that you are helping make our properties accessible to thousands of people every year! 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. Our South Shore properties include a farm, the sweeping Olmstead designed landscape that is World’s End, and many woodland properties with peaceful walking trails. The Trustees are seeking Stewards to assist with the care of its properties on the South Shore. As a Steward, you will perform routine maintenance on these properties, caring for the fields, trails, gardens, structures, and other natural and cultural features. Day to day operations include mowing reservation entrances, trimming brush, maintaining walking trails, mowing cultural landscapes, invasive species removal and more. Work environment—You will primarily be working outside with power equipment. This can be noisy, so we require hearing protection as well as other PPE to be worn while operating equipment. Physical demands—This is a physically rigorous job which requires operating equipment and hand held power tools on uneven, rough terrain. This is a seasonal, non-exempt position working 40 hours/week reporting directly to the South Shore Stewardship Manager.

Requirements

Experience operating ride on mowing equipment preferred
Must be 18 or older
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
A valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy.
A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check

Responsibilities

Maintaining parking areas, fences, and trails
Routine maintenance of landscapes including mowing fields and lawns, tree and shrub care, and brush removal
Maintaining buildings and structures using carpentry tools, paint brushes, and other hand tools
Removing trash and litter
Watering newly planted trees at World’s End
Helping with seasonal events (occasional weekend days)
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

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