Job Details
Job Details
Job Location
Haskell Public Gardens - New Bedford, MA
Position Type
Seasonal
Education Level
Not Specified
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Summary of Position
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:
Under the supervision of the Mobile Engagement Unit Manager, the Mobile Engagement Unit Educator(s) supports the conservation and engagement mission of The Trustees. Specifically, this position will support the Mobile Engagement Unit, an initiative focused on connecting urban youth with urban green space. The Educator develops and implements pop up style nature-based play, recreational, educational, and public programming with a focus on connecting people to nature. Employing a "food truck" model and leveraging the unique natural resources of a variety Trustees properties on the south coast, s/he will engage and inspire children to play outdoors, understand their connection to nature, develop connection to place, and foster a life-long love of the outdoors.
The Seasonal Mobile Engagement Unit Educator is responsible for aiding in the planning, marketing, managing and execution of a robust seasonal schedule of community-based outdoor events targeted to children and families. Programming will occur at a variety of places including but not limited to: city parks, gardens, community events and festivals, and Trustees properties. All programming occurs outdoors. The educator will help increase visitor awareness of select properties and the Trustees in the targeted area and achieve engagement goals.
Pay Rate: $17.00 - $23.00
In This Role You Will:
Essential Functions:
- Develop and deliver quality pop-up style nature-based play and recreational activities
- Manage content development, logistics, and safety while providing an excellent learning experience for families, children, and adults
- Ability to drive commercial van to events
- Assist with the recruitment and training of volunteers
- Assist in the marketing and publicizing of all programs
- Maintain program equipment
- Manage unit metrics and data collection for programs
- Represent The Trustees in a variety of forums
- Passion for working with children and families
- Other duties as required
QualificationsQualifications: - A passion for the outdoors
- Passion and desire to work with children
- Excellent visitor experience/customer service skills
- Experience or an interest working within natural or reactional spaces, nature education, ecology, and conservation.
- The position requires a strong comfort level driving of a commercial vehicle,
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
- A strong commitment to the mission of The Trustees of Reservations.
- The position requires a significant amount of outdoor work in variable weather and terrain.
- Commitment and personal passion for getting more people connected to the outdoors.
- Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred
Certifications: The applicant should possess an active certificate or be willing to acquire American Red Cross CPR/First Aid or Wilderness First Responder Certificate.
Other Requirements: - Valid driver's license with clean driving record required
- Pass of the CORI and SORI check required.
- Hours of work include nights and weekends
- Access to a motor vehicle is necessary.
- Organizational Relationships/Scope:
- The Educator reports to the Mobile Engagement Unit Manager
- Working Conditions:
- Must be willing to work outside during all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
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.