Vice President of People

Who We Are :

Founded 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.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 : $165,000 - $195,000

Hours per week : 40

Job Classification : Full-time, exempt

Job Type : Hybrid

Location : Boston, MA

What You’ll Do : Your Impact :

As Vice President of People, you will play a critical role in shaping and scaling a high-impact people strategy for one of the most dynamic conservation nonprofits in the country. You will lead and grow a team of HR professionals delivering a broad range of people services and programs to a diverse, statewide workforce. Your mandate : to scale and institutionalize newly transformed people operations and employee enablement systems.

You will report to and serve as a key thought partner to the Chief Operating Officer, while working closely with other senior leadership and regional teams—ensuring The Trustees can attract, retain, and grow exceptional talent in support of our strategic vision.

The Role :

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished and systems-savvy people leader with deep fluency in organizational design, workforce planning, HR technology, and leadership development.

Specifically, you’ll :

Strategic Leadership & People Operations

• Translate our organizational strategy into a scalable, progressive people operations plan that supports a high-performing and mission-driven workforce
• Build systems and processes that are effective, flexible, and well-communicated—especially in the areas of compliance, performance management, compensation, and benefits
• Advance internal policies that are equitable, legally sound, and easy for managers and employees to use
• Serve as the organization’s lead strategist for HR technology and analytics; champion the use of data to inform people decisions, measure impact, and uncover workforce trends
• Partner with IT and Finance to drive adoption, integration, and optimization of our HRIS and related tools (e.g., Paylocity, Workable, Ethena)

Talent Development & Executive Coaching

Management & Culture

The most important outcomes you will deliver in your first year include :

This is a full-time, exempt position (40 hours / week) reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

What You’ll Need :

Skills and Experience :

Eligibility Criteria :

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 !

Your Benefits :

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.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at people@thetrustees.org .

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