Thetrustees

Thetrustees

Seasonal Steward

Westport, Massachusetts, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 168 days ago
HaskellResearch

About the role

  • The Trustees is seeking Stewards to assist with the care of its on the South Shore.
  • Day to day operations include mowing reservation entrances, trimming brush, maintaining walking trails, mowing cultural landscapes, invasive species removal and more.

Requirements

  • Eligibility Criteria: Current authorization to work in the United States - a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
  • Current authorization to work in the United States - a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
  • Your hard work will be rewarded with views of Boston Harbor and knowing that you are helping make our accessible to thousands of people every year!

Nice to have

  • 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.
  • Skills and Experience: Experience operating ride on mowing equipment preferred Must be 18 or older Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Benefits

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

Company info

  • 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, of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.
  • Our 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 hours/week Job Classification: Limited, non-exempt Job Type: Onsite Duration: May - November Location: Haskell Public Gardens, New Bedford, MA, Westport, MA What You'll Do: Your Impact: Come work on the Trustees South Shore!
  • The Role: The Trustees is seeking Stewards to assist with the care of its on the South Shore.
  • As a Steward, you will perform routine maintenance on these, caring for the fields, trails, gardens, structures, and other natural and cultural features.
  • Specifically, you'll: 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 Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation This is a seasonal, non-exempt position working 40 hours/week reporting directly to the South Shore Stewardship Manager.
  • What You'll Need: Skills and Experience: Experience operating ride on mowing equipment preferred Must be 18 or older Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Equal opportunity

  • 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.
  • 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.
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