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Who We Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the Massachusetts' 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 - $19/hour 

Hours per week: 28 

Job Classification: Seasonal 

Job Type: On-site 

Duration: 5/1/2026 to 9/2/2026 

Location: Great Barrington, MA 

What You'll Do: 

The Seasonal Ranger is a part-time position at Monument Mountain and is primarily responsible for greeting and educating visitors, enforcing parking fees and providing site-related materials. The Ranger may also be responsible for leading occasional guided walks and programs and assisting with special events. Incumbent also performs general cleaning and/or maintenance of the ranger station, trails, and parking lots. This position will begin in May and run through Labor Day weekend, at around 28 hours per week, Thurs-Sun. 

Specifically, you'll: 

• Staff the entrance station and greet visitors in a welcoming manner. 

• Assist visitors with the parking kiosk. 

• Answer questions about The Trustees of Reservations and the history, geology and ecology of the properties. 

• Educate visitors about The Trustees mission and encourage them to become active members. 

• Direct visitors to additional Trustees properties in the Southern Berkshires. 

• Direct visitors to membership brochures, distribute flyers to the public and on bulletin boards. 

• Enforce rules and regulations of assigned properties. 

• Ability to work in all weather conditions including heat and rain. 

• Confidence to be calm and articulate when confronted by uncooperative visitors and when handling emergencies. 

• Perform tasks safely and in accordance with The Trustees' safety manual. 

• Behave in a professional manner with their colleagues, property visitors and volunteers. 

• Maintain clean facilities and parking lot and picnic areas. 

• Report safety concerns, incidents, and maintenance needs to the Stewardship Manager. 

• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation. 

This is a seasonal non-exempt position working 28 hours per week reporting directly to the Properties Director, Western Hills and The Berkshires.

Requirements

What You'll Need: 

Skills and Experience: 

• A genuine commitment to the values and mission represented by The Trustees. 
• Excellent public speaking skills. 
• Ability to work on your own as well as with other staff. 
• CPR & First Aid certification (preferred). 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as 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.

Questions? Contact our People team at people@thetrustees.org

Benefits

Your Benefits: 

• 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. 

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. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at people@thetrustees.org. 

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