Seasonal Ranger

Overview

Who We Are: 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, 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,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Salary/Hourly Rate: $17.5 - $19/hour

Hours per week: 20-40

Job Classification: Nonexempt, Limited Term

Job Type: Onsite

Duration: May 25 - September 1

Location: Lowell Holly Reservation, Mashpee and Sandwich, MA

Your Impact
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Ready to play an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places? We experience an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties, including sandy beaches, wooded trails, cultural gardens, historic homes, community supported agriculture—there are many ways for visitors to discover and explore The Trustees, and just as many opportunities for seasonal employees to make each visitor’s experience special.

The Role: As a Ranger, you will support our visitors by providing guidance and access to parking, maintaining the cleanliness of the property, keeping the trail corridors open, and keeping signage up-to-date and accurate. Occasional work at our other properties on the Cape, including the Lyman Reserve, Mashpee River Reservation, or Armstrong Kelley Park may be required.

Specifically, you'll:

• Provide clear guidance about parking availability and property access to visitors. Direct traffic and update signs accordingly.
• Be a Trustees presence on the property and provide customer service by answering questions, problem-solving, and directing visitors as needed.
• Provide basic interpretive information to visitors regarding the flora and fauna of the properties.
• Educate visitors on property rules and regulations, occasionally patrolling trails on foot to increase Trustees presence, interact with the public, control user-related issues, and inspect trail conditions.
• Inspect and maintain trails, parking lots, and beaches keeping them clean, orderly, and free of litter.
• Perform opening and closing procedures during each shift.
• Handle and respond to emergencies.
• Communicate regularly with staff to report incidents, safety concerns, maintenance needs, and program reports.

This is a limited term, nonexempt position reporting to the Stewardship Manager.

Skills and Experience:

• Required:
• A love of working in the outdoor world and customer service skills are a must.
• Capable of working independently and cooperatively with other staff and having a good eye for detail.
• Weekends and some holiday work is required. Occasional evening shifts for events may be available.
• Able to work in all weather conditions including heat, rain, and snow.

• Preferred:
• Education or experience in marketing or sales, nature-based education, or environmental studies, is preferred.
• One year of sales experience is preferred as it relates to membership sales and program registrations.

• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

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.

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