Stewardship Manager

Who We Are: 

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is 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: $65,000 - $75,000 

Hours per week: 40 

Job Classification: Full-Time, exempt 

Job Type: Onsite 

Location: Long Hill, Moraine Farm, Crowninshield, and Gerry Islands; Beverly, MA 

What You’ll Do: 

Your Impact: 

Are you willing to serve as a critical team leader to oversee the management and care of the busy and resource diverse properties in the Beverly area? Then this role may be for you! 

The Role: 

As the Stewardship Manager, you will oversee the maintenance of all landscapes, buildings and structures, vehicles and equipment, roadways, trails, and lands of four properties including two public gardens. You’ll manage a team of full-time and seasonal stewards, providing site-based leadership for all day-to-day operations on our properties, including monitoring, enforcement of regulations, and collaboration with internal and external teams and stakeholders.  

Specifically, you’ll: 

• Identify day-to-day maintenance requirements for all properties.  

• Prioritize, schedule, and carry out maintenance and project-based activities.    

• Communicate the primary property-based needs based on work order information and site-based knowledge of day-to-day requirements.  

• Work with the Senior Regional Stewardship Manager and the Property Director to prioritize funding for necessary property improvements.   

• Hire, supervise, and train stewards, seasonal staff, and volunteers, ensuring quality work and a rewarding experience for all involved.   

• Participate in assessments for all asset categories on select properties.   

• Collaborate with centralized resource teams to plan and execute property maintenance and improvement projects.  

• Plan and perform the day-to-day maintenance, stewardship, and conservation of properties, and general maintenance of all buildings and structures.   

• Implement seasonal maintenance programs for groundskeeping and landscaping. Conduct snow removal for office buildings, roadways, and parking areas in winter.   

• Assist specialist teams as needed in stewardship projects, including invasive species mitigation, building maintenance and improvements, trail and trailhead improvements, and landscape design initiatives.   

• Support visitor experience and safety through property patrols, monitoring, ensuring proper wayfinding, and clean and functioning facilities.        

• Use and maintain vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment to the highest safety standards. Manage scheduling and maintenance of regionally shared equipment, including a mini-excavator and chipper.    

• Support signature events and other significant programs.   

This is a full-time, exempt position (40 hours/week) reporting directly to the Senior Regional Stewardship Manager.  

Requirements

What You’ll Need: 

Skills and Experience: 

• Minimum of 5-8 years of related work experience 

• Minimum of 1-3 years of supervisory experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in preferred areas of Environmental Studies, Landscape Maintenance, Horticulture, Property Management, Cultural/Historic Landscapes, or anything similar. ( 

• Preferred licenses and/or certifications: MA Hoisting 2a, Herbicide Applicators, MCA/MCH/MCLP, Wilderness First Aid, and OSHA 10 

• Additional certifications and licenses preferred: Electrical Hazard Awareness Program, Leave No Trace Master Educator, S130; S180; S190 Wildland Fire Certificate, Aerial Rescue 

• The ability to safely operate, repair and maintain chainsaws, trimmers, brush cutters, mowers and associated landscaping equipment.   

• Basic carpentry and painting skills, and maintaining structures and buildings systems is a plus    

• Experience maintaining cultural/historic landscapes, and formal landscape maintenance and related experience preferred.    

• The ability to work independently and unsupervised as well as work cooperatively and demonstrate leadership in groups.   

• Ability to complete assigned tasks and projects, meet deadlines and manage multiple talks.   

• Basic computer skills and ability to keep good records, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.   

• A positive attitude, willingness to be flexible, and a commitment to achieving the goals of The Trustees. Strong commitment to the mission of The Trustees.   

• This position performs tasks across a broad range of disciplines, so a willingness to learn new skills and flexibility to meet the day-to-day demands of the job is a must.   

• A commitment to be safety aware, to work safely at all times, and create a culture of safety.   

• High regard for teamwork, collegiality, customer service, and visitor experience.                       

• Ability to build and maintain budgets 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Comfortable lifting 50lbs  

• Ability to push and pull heavy objects 

• Comfortable in variable weather conditions 

• 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. Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card.  

• 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.  

Questions? Contact our People team at people@thetrustees.org 

Benefits

Your Benefits: 

• Sick time: 80 hours   

• Vacation time: 15 days per year 

• Early release time: 36 hours per year  

• Floating holidays/personal days: 15 Floating Holidays (13 observed holidays; 2 floating)  

• Health insurance: You are eligible to participate in the Trustees health insurance benefit via Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). BCBS also offers additional benefits, such as fitness reimbursement and rewards for healthy habits.  

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance   

• Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave   

• Life Insurance   

• 401k with 5% match after 1 year of employment  

• Employee Assistance Program: Free access to a confidential service that helps employees and their communities with personal and work-related issues, such as mental health support, counseling, and financial advice.  

• Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.  

• Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.  

• Day of Wonder: Spend one workday per year to exploring a Trustees property  

• Day of Service: Spend one workday per year helping with a project at a Trustees property  

Equal Opportunity and Diversity: 

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.    

The Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity. 

 It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.  

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at people@thetrustees.org.