Seasonal Parking Steward - Crane Beach

Description

About The Organization:  

The Trustees is an organization with a fascinating past and an exciting future. Our places are open to all and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in what we do. Founded in 1891, by a group of visionary volunteers, we preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts and work to protect special places across the state. We have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 25,000 acres on more than 100 reservations that are all open to the public. We are a nonprofit conservation organization funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 40,000 members.  

Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places.  With the change to warmer temperatures, we experience an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties.  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.   

Position Summary:  

Our seasonal Stewardship Staff play an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places. With the change to warmer temperatures, we experience an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties. 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. 

Pay Rate: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour 

Dates: May 15 – September 8, 2024 

In This Role You Will:  

Essential Functions: 

• Manage traffic flow and parking for all vehicles entering and exiting Crane Beach. 

• Greet and direct visitors as they exit their vehicles and enter the property. 

• Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the parking lot(s) and any equipment 

• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and management to coordinate the safe and efficient filling of the parking lot. 

• Other duties as reasonably assigned with or without accommodation. 

Qualifications

Qualifications:  

• Background check required 

• Availability to work weekends and holidays in the summer season, access to reliable transportation is required. 

• Previous experience working in a fast paced, team-centered environment is preferred. 

Other Requirements:  

Work environment— Work is 100% outside, in variable conditions.  

Physical demands —the physical demands of the job include bending, walking, constantly moving and the ability to stand for 8-10 hours in outdoor conditions.   

Position type and expected hours of work—part time, seasonal hours. Summer Season weekend and holidays are required. 

The Trustees offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across the Commonwealth who love the outdoors, who love the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever. 

In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trustees of Reservations aim to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of our team.  We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.