Seasonal Agroecology Technician

Seasonal Agroecology Technician

Join the Trustees of Reservations as a Seasonal Agroecology Technician to support our Agroecology Initiative across Appleton, Powisset, and Chestnut Hill Farms.

The Trustees of Reservations is Massachusetts’ premier conservation and preservation organization, protecting more than 50,000 acres of scenic, historic, and ecological value.

• Salary: $18.50 per hour
• Hours per week: 30‑40
• Job type:
  Onsite, Seasonal (May 5 – August 25)
• Location:
  
  Appleton Farms, Powisset Farm, and Chestnut Hill Farm in Ipswich, MA

• Assist with implementation of field experiments: grazing impacts on grassland nesting birds, native willows for water quality, and multifunctional perennial hedgerows.
• Carry out maintenance protocols, including planting, mulching, weeding, and string trimming.
• Participate in vegetation surveys, invasive species mapping, and grassland bird monitoring across the farms.
• Record and enter data into existing systems.

• Comfort working in and around livestock (cattle)
• Professional or amateur birding experience
• Coursework in botany, ecology, environmental science, or a related field
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with staff and volunteers
• Self‑transportation to job sites (mileage reimbursement available)

• Experience with livestock or field agriculture
• At least 3 months of previous field experience
• Experience performing vegetation surveys
• Strong botanical skill, plant identification in Massachusetts, and invasive plant knowledge
• GIS mapping skills

• Massachusetts Sick Time
• Reciprocity: free and discounted admission to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions
• Discounts and free entry to Trustee properties, event tickets, merchandise, and inns

The Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
To request reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact people.

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