Canton, Massachusetts, United States On-site Internship USD 18 – 20 / hour

The Trustees of Reservations is hiring a Seasonal Steward

Responsibilities

  • Carry out groundskeeping tasks such as mowing, trimming, litter removal, leaf clearing, and general garden work
  • Collaborate with the Stewardship Manager to maintain buildings through cleaning, tree care, painting, and minor repairs
  • Ensure tools and equipment remain functional through proper handling and routine upkeep
  • Build and maintain respectful, effective relationships with local residents, guests, municipal representatives, local businesses, and internal teams
  • Support conservation and maintenance initiatives at various locations as needed, and complete additional tasks assigned by management
  • Engage with visitors professionally, warmly, and diplomatically while on site
  • Supervise, guide, and acknowledge contributions made by volunteers and interns in the field

Work Arrangement

On-site at Bradley Estate in Canton, MA; Moose Hill Farm in Walpole; Oliver Ames Estate in Easton; and Bird Park in Walpole

Team

Reports to the Stewardship Manager

Other

  • Works outdoors in spring, summer, and fall, with exposure to sun, heat, humidity, and intermittent rain
  • Operates in public areas with regular contact from visitors, volunteers, and staff
  • Performs duties in both cultivated and wild landscapes, as well as within historic buildings
  • Must be physically capable of lifting 50 pounds regularly and working under all weather conditions
  • Required to stand, walk, or sit for extended durations
  • Must be able to safely use ladders as part of job responsibilities
  • Full-time schedule from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday (40 hours weekly), with rare evening or weekend assignments
  • Candidate must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. by the first day of employment
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per organizational policy required
  • Successful completion of a criminal background (CORI) check is mandatory
  • Position is seasonal, lasting from April through October
About company
The Trustees of Reservations

The Trustees of Reservations preserve, for public use and enjoyment, places of exceptional scenic, historical, and ecological value.

We enjoy and care for nearly 52,000 acres, including 120 special places - all around Massachusetts. For more than a century, The Trustees has been on the ground in communities across Massachusetts, working to protect special places, providing loving care of our reservations, building creative new programs to engage people, and sharing our expertise with neighbors and partners across the state.

Our work includes land conservation and stewardship, coast and ecology protection, agriculture, horticulture, historic collections and archives, art and museums, and advocacy to ensure that land conservation and historic preservation are considered in public policy.

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Job Details
Department Southeast Gardens
Category other
Posted 6 months ago