Summer Seasonal Forest And Park Supervisor - Freetown State Forest

Position Information

Summer 2026 Seasonal Forest And Park Supervisor I – Freetown State Forest – (260004FE)

Number of Positions: 1 |

Start Date:

ASAP | End Date: 10/24/26 |

Location:

Freetown State Forest | Salary: $50,230.18 - $67,297.88 yearly

Supervises and performs work relative to the seasonal operation, administration, and maintenance of the assigned facility including activities such as grounds maintenance, building and equipment maintenance and repair, and recreational programming.

Supervises assigned staff performing visitor recreation and/or education services, facility maintenance, and resource protection programs. Specific responsibilities include work assignment and scheduling, work performance review and evaluation, and staff development and training.

Maintains, communicates, and enforces professional standards for the quality of visitor services, staff appearance, facility maintenance, public safety and resource protection.

Develops and maintains professional and/or service relationships with Friends Group, users and other organizations with particular interest in the assigned area.

Communicates park activities, incidents, and programs to other Departmental staff; prepares various written reports and electronic communications via computer, telephone and radio transmission.

Prepares reports and maintains records regarding the daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal operation of the assigned area to provide information and make appropriate recommendations.

Coordinates the activities and work of volunteers, court referred individuals, etc.

Performs related duties such as determining supply needs, operating and performing routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles, providing information to the general public, interviewing candidates for employment, providing on-the-job training, using small hand tools, and other duties as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities
• Knowledge of the geographic composition of the assigned work area
• Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms
• Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of supervising others

Minimum entrance requirements: at least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in forestry, parks or recreational management; or any equivalent combination of required experience and the following substitutions:

• Associate's degree or higher with a major in forestry, natural resources management, or parks and recreation management may be substituted for required experience.

Special requirement: possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affinity Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.

We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

For Diversity, Affiliation or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or to request a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact the Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator:
Moneesha Dasgupta, EEADiversity, 617‑645‑0358.