Steward

Who We Are :

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the 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 : $22 - $24 / hr

Hours per week : 40

Job Classification : Full-Time, Nonexempt

Job Type : Onsite, travel required between properties

Location : Haydenville, MA

• Other Central and Valley properties as needed

What You’ll Do : Your Impact :

Are you an emerging stewardship professional, ready to serve as a critical team member for caring a growing portfolio of properties on a brand-new team in the Connecticut River Valley? Our Central and Valley region is expanding and looking to grow our stewardship to support our newest properties!

The Role :

As a Steward, you will be is one of two Steward roles based out of the newly acquired Beaver Brook property in Haydenville, and will cover multiple properties throughout the Connecticut River Valley area of the Central and Valley Region. The Steward position reports to a local Stewardship Manager, who is responsible for identifying, planning and oversight of property specific stewardship activities. This team is primarily responsible for daily upkeep and project execution on a growing portfolio of  properties within the region. The properties in this region feature unique and diverse landscapes, including large forested properties, urban partnership farmlands, Trustees office buildings, large grassland fields, complex recreational trail systems, leased agricultural spaces, a fleet of vehicles and equipment, historic property features, and much more. Typical tasks include landscape and groundskeeping, ecological field mowing, building maintenance, invasive plant control using pesticide, trail and trailhead maintenance, mechanized equipment use and upkeep, snow removal and many other things. This position is primarily field based with minimal administrative tasks. This role works collaboratively with other regional and statewide colleagues and will help oversee seasonal employees and volunteers.

Specifically, you’ll :

This is a full-time, nonexempt position (40 hours per week) reporting directly to the Stewardship Manager at Beaver Brook.

Requirements

What You’ll Need :

Skills and Experience :

Required :

Preferred :

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

Benefits

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 .

Internal Information :

Cost Center : 3000-101-0000

Driving Requirements : Over 10k lbs