Seasonal Steward job opportunity at The Trustees of Reservations.



Date2026-01-27T21:34:41.736Z bot
The Trustees of Reservations Seasonal Steward
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Who We Are: 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 . Posting Information:  Salary/Hourly Rate: $18-$20  Hours per week: 40  Job Classification: Seasonal  Job Type: Onsite  Duration: 5/4/26 - 9/1/26 Location: Beaver Brook, Williamsburg, MA Second office in Florence, MA What You’ll Do: Your Impact : Ready to play an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places? We experience an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties, including 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 Role : Stewards perform routine maintenance on Trustees properties, caring for the fields, trails, gardens, structures, trailhead parking areas, and other natural and cultural features.  Day-to-day operations include a variety of tasks including mowing lawn areas, trimming brush, trash cleaning, maintaining walking trails, and engaging visitors.  This position provides great experience in the logistics of park management, natural resources conservation, wildlife management, landscaping, and other related fields.  This is a full-time seasonal position from roughly April/June- September/November, working 40 hours per week.  Position is based at Beaver Brook, but will travel to other properties throughout central MA.   Specifically, you’ll: Routine maintenance of landscapes including mowing fields and lawns, tree and shrub care, and brush removal   Constructing and maintaining parking areas, fences, and trails   Maintaining buildings and structures, including using carpentry tools, paint brush, and other hand tools   Removing trash and litter   Working with volunteers on property needs   Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation  This is a seasonal, nonexempt position, working 40 hours per week reporting directly to the Stewardship Manager.   What You’ll Need: Skills and Experience: Required: Strong interest in and some experience with landscape management, trail maintenance, and structural maintenance.  Excellent communication skills to interact with the public.   Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.   Proven ability to complete assigned tasks and projects, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.   Experience using commercial grade landscape equipment (mowers/string trimming/etc.).   Experience with safe use of chainsaws, tractors, and other heavy equipment is a plus.   Strong commitment to the mission of The Trustees of Reservations. The ability to work in all weather conditions, lift up to 40 pounds, push and pull heavy objects and climb ladders is required.  Preferred: Experience with safe use of chainsaws, tractors, and other heavy equipment is a plus. Eligibility Criteria: 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. This role will be operating vehicles over 10k pounds and will require a DOT card. A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check. The ability to work in all weather conditions, lift up to 40 pounds, push and pull heavy objects and climb ladders is required.    Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above. Questions?  Contact our People team at  people@thetrustees.org

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