Seasonal Property Ranger job opportunity at The Trustees of Reservations.



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The Trustees of Reservations Seasonal Property Ranger
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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-$18/hour  Hours per week: 8-32  Job Classification: Limited, non-exempt  Job Type: Onsite  Duration: Variable. Peak season is May 14th – September 7th  Location: Crane Beach & Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA    What You’ll Do:    Your Impact:  Visited by more than 350,000 people annually, the Crane Estate, including Crane Beach, remains a national model for balancing conservation of diverse natural habitats and wildlife—more than 1,200 acres of beachfront, dunes, and maritime forest grace the property—with the management of active public recreation. Whether you want to take a refreshing plunge, play in the sand, or bask in the sun, this unparalleled seaside experience has provided fun and lasting memories for generations. Our seasonal team members are the driving force for creating a safe, mission driven and memorable experience for all Crane Estate visitors.    The Role:  The Trustees is seeking part time Seasonal Rangers for The Crane Estate. As a Ranger, you will play a pivotal role ensuring that thousands of visitors each year have a positive experience on the property by ensuring public safety, protecting the natural resources of the property, assisting, educating and answering questions, monitoring and enforcing rules and regulations and properly reporting and recording such. You are charged with promoting the organization by demonstrating knowledge of the history of The Trustees, the Crane property, and Trustees Membership. You are responsible for assisting with special events and may occasionally be required to staff entrance stations and parking lots and perform related duties. As a Ranger, you additionally will assist with general cleaning and/or maintenance of the facilities, beach, trails, estate grounds, and parking lots.       Specifically, you’ll:  Patrol the property, upholding the rules and regulations of the Crane Estate.    Engage with the public in a positive manner at all times, educating them about safety, property orientation, and the protection of both cultural and natural resources.    Diligently report patron violations as required for daily reporting.    Report safety concerns and maintenance needs to supervisors.    Clean and inspect ranger work area, work vehicles, parking lots, beach, estate grounds and trails.    Perform basic maintenance and safe operation of all vehicles, including 4-wheel drive ATV’s, side-by-sides, and trucks.    Assist with trail and general maintenance as required.     Other duties as assigned.     This is a seasonal, non-exempt position [8-32 hrs per week] reporting directly to the Crane Beach Public Safety Manager.   What You’ll Need:   Skills and Experience:   Position is ideal for those either seeking or involved in a Law Enforcement career.    Required to demonstrate punctuality and reliability.   Strong interest in park and visitor management, environmental education, and customer relations. Experience and/or education in these areas are preferred but not mandatory.     Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, which could include handling radio traffic, answering the phone, handling walk-in emergencies and customer issues, among others.    Experience record/log keeping and public safety documentation.    Good natured, team player, with a strong work ethic.   Exceptionally strong communication, customer service, and engagement skills.   Radio communication experience.    Must be capable of effectively handling high-pressure situations while remaining calm.    Must be comfortable on their feet for extended periods of time walking on challenging terrain including an ability to hike our trail system and sandy beach.    Additional experience/background in the following areas is a plus: public safety, recreation, natural resource management.  Eligibility Criteria:   CPR certification is required, Basic First Aid strongly preferred.    Rangers are required to wear a Trustees-assigned uniform.    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.  A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.  Comfortable working in variable outdoor weather conditions.   Able to consistently lift 40lbs and be on feet up to 10 hours per day.  Able to perform foot patrols over varying terrain including hilly terrain and soft sand.  Variable work schedule to meet the needs of the business.   Must be able to accept evening, weekend and Holiday shifts.    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.     Have questions? Reach out to our People Team by emailing  people@thetrustees.org . 

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