Steward

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.

Salary/Hourly Rate: $18-$20

Hours per week: 40 (7 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, some nights and weekends)

Job Classification: Nonexempt, Limited Term

Job Type: Onsite

Duration: April 1-December 31

Location: Berkshires, Stockbridge, MA

What You’ll Do:

Your Impact:

As a limited term staff member, you'll play an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places. As the weather gets warmer, we experience an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties, and you'll help make their visit special!

The Role:

As a Steward, you'll help care for nine Trustees properties across the Southern Berkshires, including the gardens of the gilded-age estate Naumkeag, the hiking trails of Monument Mountain, and Bartholomew’s Cobble. You'll focus on seasonal maintenance, including landscaping, janitorial services, building maintenance, event support, and hiking trail maintenance.

Specifically, you’ll:

• Perform landscape maintenance 
• Perform facilities/building maintenance 
• Offer event support 
• Perform hiking trail maintenance

This is a limited term nonexempt position (40 hours/week) reporting directly to the Stewardship Manager.

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

Skills and Experience:

• Required:
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift ~50 pounds.
• Must be able to work from ladders
• Able to bend, lift, and stand for prolonged periods
• Experience performing landscaping maintenance, facilities maintenance, building maintenance
• Ability to work effectively with a team

• Preferred:
• Previous experience in landscaping or trades preferred 

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. [if needed]

• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

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.

Want to learn more? Set up an informational call with a member of our People Team by emailing people@thetrustees.org.

Benefits

Your Benefits: 

• Housing: May be available, not guaranteed
• Sick time: 80 hours (prorated)
• Vacation time: 15 days per year (prorated) 
• Floating holidays/personal days (prorated)
• Health insurance: You are eligible to participate in the Trustees health insurance benefit via Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). BCBS also offers additional benefits, such as fitness reimbursement and rewards for healthy habits.  
• Employee Assistance Program: Free access to a confidential service that helps employees and their communities with personal and work-related issues, such as mental health support, counseling, and financial advice.  
• 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.  

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

The 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.

The Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity.

 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.