Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.
Nice to Have
- CPR & First Aid certification (preferred).
Benefits
- 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
- Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
- Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.
Work Arrangement
On-site — Great Barrington, MA
Additional Information
- Seasonal non-exempt position working 28 hours per week.
- Duration: 5/1/2026 to 9/2/2026.
- Work schedule: Thurs-Sun.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions including heat and rain.
- Must be calm and articulate when confronted by uncooperative visitors and when handling emergencies.
- Must perform tasks safely and in accordance with The Trustees’ safety manual.
- Must behave professionally with colleagues, visitors, and volunteers.
- Must maintain clean facilities, parking lot, and picnic areas.
- Must report safety concerns, incidents, and maintenance needs to the Stewardship Manager.
- Reasonable accommodation available upon request during application or interview process.
