About the job
About Us:
Established in 1891 by a dedicated group of volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) stands as the foremost conservation and preservation organization across the nation. We dedicate ourselves to the stewardship of properties that boast remarkable scenic, historic, and ecological significance in Massachusetts. Our doors are open to everyone, and we flourish by engaging the community in our mission. Our goal is to safeguard these treasured spaces for generations to come, having successfully protected over 50,000 acres, which includes more than 27,000 acres across 120+ public reservations. As a non-profit entity, we rely entirely on the support of our visitors, volunteers, and our 100,000 member households. Learn more about our incredible work at www.thetrustees.org.
Job Details:
Hourly Rate: $18 - $20/hour
Weekly Hours: 40, Monday - Friday, 8AM – 4PM
Classification: Nonexempt, Limited Term
Job Type: Onsite
Season Duration: May - October
Location: Stevens-Coolidge House and Gardens, North Andover, MA
Role Overview:
Your Contribution:
As a Seasonal Steward, you will be essential in ensuring our visitors have memorable experiences at our stunning sites. With the arrival of warmer weather, we welcome a diverse range of visitors eager to explore our properties, including sandy beaches, lush trails, cultural gardens, historic homes, and community-supported agriculture sites. Your role will be pivotal in making each visitor's journey remarkable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Stewardship Manager and full-time Steward to oversee daily maintenance, stewardship, and conservation efforts of properties.
- Execute seasonal maintenance tasks related to groundskeeping and landscaping as directed.
- Support specialist teams (trails, buildings & structures, agroecology, horticulture, collections) in stewardship conservation projects as needed.

