Seasonal Event Assistant

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, www.thetrustees.org.

Salary/Hourly Rate: $17-$19/hour

Hours per week: TBD

Job Classification: Nonexempt, Seasonal

Job Type: Onsite

Duration: TBD

Location: Naumkeag, Stockbridge, MA

What You’ll Do:

Your Impact:

Ready to play an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places? Visitors of all ages and backgrounds 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 Seasonal Events Assistant, you will work with the Engagement and Stewardship teams to help prepare for our fall and winter seasons at Naumkeag.

Specifically, you’ll:

• Work under the direction of the Engagement and Stewardship Manager to assist with set up of The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show and Winterlights. 
• Set up for these events includes but is not limited to: 
• carving and designing pumpkins (real and reusable foam pumpkins) 
• installing/hanging lights and other seasonal displays 
• moving haybales, corn stalks, large pumpkins/gourds, etc.  
• other various event decoration and set up 
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation. 

This is a seasonal, nonexempt position reporting directly to Engagement Manager and Stewardship Manager.

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

Skills and Experience:

• Required:
• Previous professional experience associated with the responsibilities of the position. 
• Excellent “people skills” to work cooperatively and harmoniously with fellow employees, volunteers, and the public. 
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as a team member. 
• Must be comfortable working on a ladder 
• Be able to lift 20+ pounds 
• Strong commitment to the mission of The Trustees of Reservations

• Preferred:
• Artistic background is desired but not required

Eligibility Criteria:

• 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.

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.

Have questions? Contact our People team at people@thetrustees.org!

Benefits

Your Benefits:

• MA Sick Time accrual
• 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. 

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

The Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.