Seasonal Public Programming and Visitor Service Associate

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: $19- $21

Hours per week: 20-40

Job Classification:
Limited, Non-Exempt

Job Type: Onsite

Duration:
May–September for one position;
June-August for a second position

Location:

FARM Institute, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, MA

The Farm Institute became a Trustees‑managed property in 2016 at which time The Trustees built a teaching kitchen to complete the cycle of farm-to-table. In 2021, a new partnership was formed with The Trustees and Slough Farm to continue our farm‑based educational programs and events. Morning Glory and Grey Barn are actively farming Katama Farm. Visitors can often see both Morning Glory cows and Grey Barn sheep grazing in the fields or walk through the Katama Barn to meet The Trustees sheep, goats, chickens, and roaming ducks.

As a Public Programming Assistant, your primary responsibility is to assist in the coordination and growth of TFI’s events and presence in our community.

• Assist Engagement Site Manager in all engagement related programs including but not limited to: daily tours, family programming, child drop off programming, cooking classes, farm dinners, one‑off cooking classes, and more
• Programs include registration, set‑up, break‑down, promotion, correspondence with teachers, managing staff assistance
• Creation of branded content such as promotional materials, as well as contributing to TFI’s social channels (Facebook and Instagram)
• Assisting visitors and customers in our visitor center and farm stand including use of our POS sale system to sell registrations, memberships, produce and other TFI branded merchandise
• Being a FARM Institute/Trustees ambassador and creating awareness of our mission to our community
• Assisting with livestock chores and occasional field work related to our pyosunflower and pumpkin fields
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

This is a Seasonal, Non-Exempt position 20 hours/week or 32 hours/week reporting directly to Engagement Site Manager.

• A love of food and farming!
• Serv-safe certified preferred
• Social media experience preferred
• Can‑do attitude with strong attention to detail
• High level of organization and professional attitude
• Must be organized and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends.
• Access to your own form of transportation.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be willing to work in variable weather conditions.

• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
• A valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy.[if needed]
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

• Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
• Reciprocity:
  Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
• Discounts:
  Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not…