Property Manager

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Part-time Regular Long Pasture, Barnstable, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $21.75 To $22.50 Hourly

Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries.

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Mass Audubon is looking for a dedicated and reliable Property Manager with a passion for the environment. This position involves working at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary. The Property Manager works closely with Property Managers at Long Pasture and throughout the Southeast Region on a variety of projects that are essential to the mission of Mass Audubon, including cleaning the Discovery Center, removing trash and recycling, trail, boundary, and building maintenance, monitoring land, maintaining equipment, assisting volunteers, implementing Mass Audubon policies, monitoring visitor use, controlling invasive species, and maintaining cooperative relationships with neighbors, community partners, and the general public.

The Property Manager ensures that Mass Audubon and its sanctuaries are inclusive and welcoming so more people have access and can connect with the joys of nature.

• Work with Mass Audubon staff and volunteers to perform property maintenance and custodial tasks including: building maintenance and cleaning, trash and recycling removal, clearing and maintaining trails, repairing boardwalks and picnic tables, controlling invasive species, maintaining signage, marking boundaries, mowing, building maintenance and cleaning, and program set-up
• Work with supervisor and other Property Manager colleagues to develop weekly, monthly, and annual property maintenance work plans to be completed independently
• Address issues as they arise on wildlife sanctuaries
• Maintain equipment such as hand and power tools, chainsaws, etc. and assist with vehicle maintenance
• Assist with supervision of seasonal property staff (as needed) and volunteers
• Coordinate and assist with special projects and events

At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background.

We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform physical work, sometimes under adverse conditions
• Ability to hike over rough terrain for extended periods of time, lift and carry up to 40 pounds, and be willing to work outdoors in adverse weather if necessary
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people, including wildlife sanctuary neighbors, private landowners, partners, and volunteers
• Ability to relate to a diverse range of people and exercise cultural competence and inclusion
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Basic maintenance skills, including a knowledge of the safe operation of power tools and related equipment such as mowers
• Carpentry skills, tractor experience, chainsaw training, First Aid, and valid Massachusetts pesticide applicator license preferred

This position’s pay range is $21.75-$22.50/hour; actual rate of pay will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements. This is a year-round position and earns vacation time as well as receives paid holidays.

18 hours per week, Thursday through Saturday. Hours will vary and are typically between 8:00am-2:00pm.

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