Seasonal Park and Conservation Steward - Full-time / Part-time

The Trustees of Reservations is hiring Seasonal Park and Conservation Stewards for full-time or part-time roles at Powisset Farm in Dover, MA, from May to September 2025. Responsibilities include maintaining landscapes, cleaning facilities, and engaging with visitors across various properties in the MetroWest region. The position offers an hourly rate of $18.00 - $20.00 and requires hands-on work in outdoor settings.
pustrongWho We Are:/strong/u/ppFounded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is Massachusetts’ premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.nbsp;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.nbsp;We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, a href="http://www.thetrustees.org/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"www.thetrustees.org/a./ppnbsp;/ppustrongPosting Information:/strong/u/ppstrongHourly Rate:/strong $18.00 - $20.00 per hour/ppstrongHours per week: /strong40 hours per week/ppstrongJob Classification/strong: Nonexempt, Full-Time, Seasonal/ppstrongJob Type:/strong Onsite/ppstrongDuration: /strongMay – September 2025/ppstrongLocation: /strongPowisset Farm, Dover, MA/ppnbsp;/ppustrongWhat You’ll Do:/strong/u/ppnbsp;/ppemstrongYour Impact:/strong/em/ppAs a Seasonal Park and Conservation Steward, you and the regional stewardship team will maintain the landscapes at Powisset Farm and other properties in the MetroWest region and support the Trustee’s mission to elevate stewardship of our special places. /ppnbsp;/ppemstrongThe Role:/strong/em/ppAs a Seasonal Park and Conservation Steward, you will be based out of 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. You will perform routine maintenance on these properties by caring for the fields, trails, gardens, structures, and other natural and cultural features.nbsp; The day-to-day operations will include mowing, cleaning facilities, trimming brush, maintaining walking trails, setting up for events, and engaging with visitors./ppnbsp;/ppemstrongSpecifically, you’ll:/strong/em/pulliPerform 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.nbsp;/li/ululliConstruct, maintain, and inspect parking areas, trails, and other visitor services.nbsp;/li/ululliMaintain and clean buildings, bathrooms, structures, and farm infrastructure, which will include basic carpentry and painting tasks.nbsp;/li/ululliClean and perform routine maintenance and repairs to equipment and tools.nbsp;/li/ululliRemove trash and litter from reservations.nbsp;/li/ululliWork with and lead volunteers and other seasonal staff.nbsp;/li/ululliRepresent 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.nbsp;nbsp;/li/ululliAlways wear a Trustees’ provided uniform.nbsp;/li/ululliPerform tasks safely and in accordance with The Trustees safety manual.nbsp;/li/ululliOther duties as assigned with or without accommodation.nbsp;/li/ulpnbsp;/ppThis is a full-time/part-time, seasonal/limited term, nonexempt, position working 40 hours per week reporting directly to Mike Francis, Regional Stewardship Manager./ppstrongRequirements/strong/ppustrongWhat You’ll Need:/strong/u/ppemstrongSkills and Experience:/strong/em/pul liHigh school diploma or equivalentnbsp;/li liOne year of experience with landscape maintenance, structural maintenance, and/or park maintenance is preferred.nbsp;/li liExperience working with, and leading volunteers or staff is preferrednbsp;/li liComfortable and competent using hand tools and operating landscaping equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, brush saws, and leaf blowers).nbsp;nbsp;/li liCapable of working independently and cooperatively with other staff and having a good eye for detail./li /ulp/ppemstrongEligibility Criteria:/strong/em/pul liCurrent authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment./li liA valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy./li liA satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check./li /ulp/ppstrongDon’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! /strongResearch 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. /ppnbsp;/ppstrongQuestions? /strongContact our People team at a href="mailto:people@thetrustees.org" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"people@thetrustees.org/a/ppstrongBenefits/strong/ppstrongYour Benefits:/strong/pulliSick time: Mass Sick Leavenbsp;/li/ulul liReciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions. nbsp;/li liDiscounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns. /li /ulp/ppstrongEqual Opportunity and Diversity:/strong/ppemThe Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.nbsp;nbsp;/emnbsp;/ppnbsp;nbsp;/ppemThe Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here:nbsp;/ema href="https://thetrustees.org/content/diversity-belonging-inclusion-equity-roadmap/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"emDiversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity/em/aem./em/ppnbsp;/ppnbsp;emIt 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.nbsp;/em/pp/ppemWe are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at /ema href="mailto:people@thetrustees.org" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"empeople@thetrustees.org/em/aem./em/p
pustrongWho We Are:/strong/u/ppFounded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is Massachusetts’ premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.nbsp;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.nbsp;We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, a href="http://www.thetrustees.org/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"www.thetrustees.org/a./ppnbsp;/ppustrongPosting Information:/strong/u/ppstrongHourly Rate:/strong $18.00 - $20.00 per hour/ppstrongHours per week: /strong40 hours per week/ppstrongJob Classification/strong: Nonexempt, Full-Time, Seasonal/ppstrongJob Type:/strong Onsite/ppstrongDuration: /strongMay – September 2025/ppstrongLocation: /strongPowisset Farm, Dover, MA/ppnbsp;/ppustrongWhat You’ll Do:/strong/u/ppnbsp;/ppemstrongYour Impact:/strong/em/ppAs a Seasonal Park and Conservation Steward, you and the regional stewardship team will maintain the landscapes at Powisset Farm and other properties in the MetroWest region and support the Trustee’s mission to elevate stewardship of our special places. /ppnbsp;/ppemstrongThe Role:/strong/em/ppAs a Seasonal Park and Conservation Steward, you will be based out of 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. You will perform routine maintenance on these properties by caring for the fields, trails, gardens, structures, and other natural and cultural features.nbsp; The day-to-day operations will include mowing, cleaning facilities, trimming brush, maintaining walking trails, setting up for events, and engaging with visitors./ppnbsp;/ppemstrongSpecifically, you’ll:/strong/em/pulliPerform 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.nbsp;/li/ululliConstruct, maintain, and inspect parking areas, trails, and other visitor services.nbsp;/li/ululliMaintain and clean buildings, bathrooms, structures, and farm infrastructure, which will include basic carpentry and painting tasks.nbsp;/li/ululliClean and perform routine maintenance and repairs to equipment and tools.nbsp;/li/ululliRemove trash and litter from reservations.nbsp;/li/ululliWork with and lead volunteers and other seasonal staff.nbsp;/li/ululliRepresent 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.nbsp;nbsp;/li/ululliAlways wear a Trustees’ provided uniform.nbsp;/li/ululliPerform tasks safely and in accordance with The Trustees safety manual.nbsp;/li/ululliOther duties as assigned with or without accommodation.nbsp;/li/ulpnbsp;/ppThis is a full-time/part-time, seasonal/limited term, nonexempt, position working 40 hours per week reporting directly to Mike Francis, Regional Stewardship Manager./ppstrongRequirements/strong/ppustrongWhat You’ll Need:/strong/u/ppemstrongSkills and Experience:/strong/em/pul liHigh school diploma or equivalentnbsp;/li liOne year of experience with landscape maintenance, structural maintenance, and/or park maintenance is preferred.nbsp;/li liExperience working with, and leading volunteers or staff is preferrednbsp;/li liComfortable and competent using hand tools and operating landscaping equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, brush saws, and leaf blowers).nbsp;nbsp;/li liCapable of working independently and cooperatively with other staff and having a good eye for detail./li /ulp/ppemstrongEligibility Criteria:/strong/em/pul liCurrent authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment./li liA valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy./li liA satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check./li /ulp/ppstrongDon’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! /strongResearch 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. /ppnbsp;/ppstrongQuestions? /strongContact our People team at a href="mailto:people@thetrustees.org" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"people@thetrustees.org/a/ppstrongBenefits/strong/ppstrongYour Benefits:/strong/pulliSick time: Mass Sick Leavenbsp;/li/ulul liReciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions. nbsp;/li liDiscounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns. /li /ulp/ppstrongEqual Opportunity and Diversity:/strong/ppemThe Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.nbsp;nbsp;/emnbsp;/ppnbsp;nbsp;/ppemThe Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here:nbsp;/ema href="https://thetrustees.org/content/diversity-belonging-inclusion-equity-roadmap/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"emDiversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity/em/aem./em/ppnbsp;/ppnbsp;emIt 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.nbsp;/em/pp/ppemWe are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at /ema href="mailto:people@thetrustees.org" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"empeople@thetrustees.org/em/aem./em/p