Seasonal Campground Ranger - Full Season

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: 20-40

Job Classification: Limited, non-exempt 

Job Type: On-site 

Duration: Mid-April through Mid-October 

Location: Tully Lake Campground, Royalston, MA 

What You’ll Do:

Your Impact:

Ready to work each day amidst the pines and along the lakeshore, offering guests a true primitive camping experience and a chance to connect with nature. As a Seasonal Campground Ranger at Tully Lake, you and a team of other dedicated seasonal employees will contribute to the Trustees’ mission by caring for this quaint, special campground and fostering a camping experience that visitors will remember for years to come. 

The Role:

As a Tully Lake Campground Ranger, you execute the daily operations and maintenance of Tully Lake Campground and its primitive camp spots, as well as retail and recreational operations. The Campground Rangers are frontline representatives for the campground and the Trustees, interacting with campers to ensure a safe and positive visitor experience. 

Specifically, you’ll:

•   Provide a welcoming and positive experience as a customer-facing representative of the campground and the Trustees 
•  Professionally execute reservation and point of sale transactions; including answering questions, relaying pertinent information, and delivery of equipment rental services  
•  Assist campers to find their sites, orient to nearby attractions, and respond to customer questions or requests.  
•  Regular cleaning of campsites after use, as well as regular cleaning of common areas (restroom facilities, campground trails, parking areas, etc.) 
•  Patrol Campground regularly to positively interact with campers and ensure compliance with the rules and regulations.  
•  Promote Trustees mission and membership to campground visitors.   
•  Provide basic interpretive information to campers regarding plants, animals, ecology, etc.  
•  Answer camper questions concerning The Trustees, campground, trails, etc.  
•  Perform simple and routine maintenance work on the grounds. 

This is a limited, non-exempt position working 20-40 hours per week reporting directly to the Campground Manager.  

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

Skills and Experience: 

• Training, education or experience in recreation management, hospitality or related field and considerable work experience which involved significant direct contact with the public preferred.  

• A background in education, or a passion for sharing knowledge will be key.  

• Excellent communication and customer service skills 

• Strong time-management skills 

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays 

• Ability to work outdoors in all elements including heat, cold, wind and rain 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work  
• Must be able to work weekends and evenings  
• Must be willing and able to work without supervision  
• Must enjoy working with the natural world  
• Experience or training in recreation management and a desire to work with the public is desired  
• Should have experience or aptitude in working with computers and databases  

• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check