Seasonal Steward - Berkshires

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:  

Join the team that cares for some of the most iconic properties in the Southern Berkshires. Work will include caring for the gardens of the gilded-age estate Naumkeag to the hiking trails of Monument Mountain and Bartholomew’s Cobble. Help to maintain these public properties to the highest standards. This position focuses on the seasonal maintenance of nine Trustees properties across the Southern Berkshires.   

This position focuses on the seasonal maintenance of nine properties. Work typically includes landscaping, janitorial services, building maintenance, event support, hiking trail maintenance. Previous experience with landscape maintenance preferred. As the season progresses, the work responsibilities change with it.  Must be able to work with the public and be part of a team. 

Pay Rate: $18.00-$20.00 per hour 

In This Role You Will:  

Essential Functions: 

• Landscape maintenance 

• Facilities/building maintenance 

• Event support 

• Hiking trail maintenance 

• Previous experience in landscaping or trades preferred 

Qualifications:  

• Must possess valid driver's licence 

• CORI check 

Work environment—This position is based in the outdoors and works in all weather conditions. 

Physical demands—Must be able to lift as much as fifty pounds. Willing to work from ladders. Work includes bending, lifting, standing for prolonged periods.  

Position type and expected hours of work—Full time. Typical work hours are 7-3, Monday through Friday. Some nights and weekends. Seas from 4/1/2023 to 12/31/2023 

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. 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.