Seasonal Ranger

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.

Posting Information:

Salary/Hourly Rate: $17/hour

Hours per week: 40

Job Classification: Seasonal, non-exempt

Job Type: Onsite

Duration: April 1 – March 31

Location: World’s End, Hingham, MA

What You’ll Do:

Your Impact:

As a ranger, you’ll get great experience in the areas of park and visitor management, natural resources education, conservation, park maintenance, and other related fields.

The Role:

The Trustees is seeking a part-time, year-round Ranger for World’s End Reservation to welcome visitors to the property and perform daily gatehouse procedures. Rangers ensure that thousands of visitors each year have a safe and positive experience on the property by answering questions, providing information, and promoting the Trustees. You are responsible for planning and leading occasional guided walks and programs and assisting with special events. You will also perform general cleaning and/or maintenance of the gatehouse, trails, and parking lots.

Specifically, you’ll:

·       Staff a gatehouse and greet visitors in a consistent, professional, welcoming manner, while answering questions about The Trustees, property history, and property features

·       Represent the Trustees in accordance with the organizational mission and visitor engagement strategy                                                                        

·       Provide information about the benefits of a Trustees membership, be prepared to sell memberships and various site permits.                          

·       Collect daily visitor fees and check for current memberships of visitors                              

·       Report safety concerns, incidents, and maintenance needs to the General Manager and Stewardship Manager

·       Clean and inspect ranger station, parking lots, and trails. Occasional work on trail/maintenance projects may be required                                                                                  

·       Enforce rules and regulations                                                                                              

·       Assist with special events                                                                                                   

·       Plan and lead guided walks on occasion, and assist with public programs                                                                                

·       Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

This is a seasonal, non-exempt position (40 hours/week) reporting directly to the Head Ranger at World’s End and to the South Shore Director.

What You’ll Need:

Skills and Experience:

·       Strong interest in park and visitor management, environmental education, and customer relations including active use of a point-of-sale system. Experience and/or education in these areas are highly preferred but not mandatory

·       Highly motivated

·       Excellent public speaking skills to promote the mission of the Trustees

·       Capable of working independently or cooperatively with other staff

·       Good eye for detail

·       Must be articulate and remain calm and confident when confronted by uncooperative visitors

Eligibility Criteria:

·       Willingness to learn new skills

·       Must be comfortable working on a variety of tasks listed above

·       Need to perform tasks safely and in accordance with the Trustees safety manual

·       Always behave in a professional manner with colleagues, property visitors and volunteers

·       Positive attitude

·       Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions including heat, cold, and rain.

·       Basic computer skills required

·       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!

Your Benefits:

·       Sick time: Mass Sick Leave 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.