Seasonal Gate Attendant and Ranger

Who We Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s 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: Seasonal, non-exempt

Job Type: Onsite

Duration: May - October

Location: Coskata Coatue Wildlife Refuge, Nantucket, MA

What You’ll Do:

The Role:

As the Seasonal Ranger you will work as part of a team of rangers and other staff to help manage visitor expectations, maintain the property, protect natural resources, and provide for a safe and enjoyable visitor experience.

Specifically, you’ll:

·       Representing The Trustees in accordance with the messages developed and provided by the organization’s Engagement Department.

·       Checking all vehicles entering the refuge for permits or passes

·       Reporting safety concerns, incidents, and maintenance needs to supervisor

·       Cleaning and inspecting work areas, parking lots, beach and trails

·       Environmental education-occasional tours

·       Effectively and professionally manage visitor complaints.

·       Accurately report incidents according to Trustees policy.

·       Assisting with parking vehicles.

·       Assisting with special events.

·       Providing assistance and information to visitors at the Wauwinet Gatehouse

·       Enforcing refuge rules and regulations

·       Maintaining the property by removing garbage, fixing fences, and maintaining signs, and reporting issues to the manager

·       Maintaining trails with the team

·       Cleaning structures as necessary

·       Aiding in an active nesting shorebird management program as necessary

·       Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

This is a seasonal, non-exempt position (20 - 40 hours/week) reporting directly to the Beach Operations Lead.