Seasonal Ranger - Bartholomew's Cobble

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 per hour 

Hours per week: 28 

Job Classification: Seasonal 

Job Type: On-site 

Duration: April 1, 2025 to September 2, 2025 

Location: Bartholomew's Cobble, Sheffield, MA, 01257 

What You’ll Do:

Your Impact:

Your Impact: 

Ready to work each day amidst rocky knolls and wildflowers? As the Seasonal Ranger at Bartholomew's Cobble, you will contribute to the Trustees’ mission by caring for this beautiful, special place and fostering an experience that visitors will remember for years to come. 

The Role:

The Seasonal Ranger is a seasonal, part-time position at Bartholomew’s Cobble and is primarily responsible for greeting and educating visitors, and providing site-related materials. The Ranger may also be responsible for leading occasional guided walks and programs and assisting with special events. Incumbent also performs general cleaning and/or maintenance of the ranger station, trails, and parking lots. This is a part-time position requiring a commitment of 28 hours per week beginning in April until Labor Day, Thurs-Sun. 

Specifically, you’ll:

• Greet visitors in a welcoming manner and 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 membership brochures, distribute flyers to the public and on bulletin boards  
• Enforce rules and regulations of assigned properties  
• Perform tasks safely and in accordance with The Trustees’ safety manual  
• Behave in a professional manner with their colleagues, property visitors and volunteers  
• Collect admission and/or program fees and sell memberships and permits  
• Keep both financial and visitation records and submit weekly reports by email  
• Maintain clean facilities, parking lot and picnic areas  
• Report safety concerns, incidents, and maintenance needs to the Stewardship Manager.  
• Occasionally work with volunteer groups for clean-up trail days.  
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation. 

This is a seasonal non-exempt position working 28 hours per week reporting directly to the Regional Engagement Manager.  

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

Skills and Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of natural history/ecology 
• Professional connections in local community 
• Proven ability to create and lead nature-based education programs for families 
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Familiarity with Bartholomew’s Cobble and the surrounding area 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• 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. [if needed] 
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check. 

Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.