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Overview Who We Are:
The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is Massachusetts’ premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees preserves properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts for public use and enjoyment. 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 enjoyment 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 nonprofit organization, we are funded and supported by visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. Learn more at www.thetrustees.org.
Posting Information:
Annual Salary: $60,000 – $72,000
Hours per week: 40
Job Classification: Exempt, Full-Time
Job Type: Hybrid (2–3 days/week in office or on site in Greater Boston)
Duration: Three-year term with potential to extend
Location: Boston, MA
What You’ll Do Your Impact:
As the person launching Urban Outdoors, you’ll help build a new initiative from the ground up—one that weaves together conservation, community building, and climate resilience in some of Massachusetts’ most dynamic and historically excluded urban neighborhoods. You’ll play a key role in creating and protecting green spaces, expanding access to nature, and strengthening stewardship through culturally relevant partnerships with both longtime and new collaborators. This role grounds our work in environmental justice by centering the lived experiences of communities already impacted by climate change. It’s about fostering durable, reciprocal relationships with Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and immigrant communities—and ensuring our presence in cities reflects equity, trust, and long-term commitment. Together, we’ll learn, build, and grow a model of Urban Outdoors conservation that is shaped by and reflects the people it serves.
The Role:
As Program Manager for Urban Outdoors, you will work to prepare the rollout of a new initiative that combines conservation, community building, and climate resilience in Massachusetts’ urban centers. You’ll collaboratively establish several programs and partnerships, represent The Trustees in community spaces, and help lay the groundwork for long-term, trust-based engagement. You’ll also work across departments to involve colleagues in the initiative and guide them in support of these goals and relevance. This role is well suited for someone who can build respectful relationships, communicate across differences, manage details and timelines, and stay focused on both people and outcomes.
Specifically, you’ll:
Coordinate the management and delivery of Urban Outdoors programs, events, and engagement activities, guided by the Director of Urban Resilience & Director of Diversity, Belonging, and Equity (DBIE) Programs & Partnerships; handle timelines, logistics, and communications across internal teams and external collaborators.
Facilitate planning meetings and working groups, support community listening sessions, and steward shared decision-making processes with transparency and accountability.
Provide limited technical assistance to community partners by translating conservation goals and climate resilience strategies into tangible, community-informed priorities and pilot efforts.
Cultivate and sustain relationships with community partners, grassroots organizations, and local leaders to support inclusive planning, co-design of programs, and trust-based collaboration.
Track and manage program deliverables and project timelines, supporting operational follow-through, adapting to emerging needs, and reporting on key milestones.
Represent The Trustees and the Urban Outdoors initiative in public and community-facing settings—including meetings, convenings, tabling events, and speaking engagements—to ensure a visible, responsive presence.
Contribute to learning and evaluation by tracking participation data, capturing feedback from stakeholders, and helping to measure program outcomes for internal reporting and strategic refinement.
Identify gaps and barriers related to nature access in urban communities—such as safety, infrastructure, policy, or maintenance—and help develop responsive solutions through cross-functional and cross-sector coordination.
Collaborate with colleagues and partners to ensure that all programs and events reflect the core values of equity, accessibility, and cultural relevance, and that community voice is embedded in content and design.
This is a full-time position with benefits, funded for a three-year term with the opportunity to extend. The role reports to the Regional Vice President for Boston & Urban Outdoors and works closely with the Boston team and statewide colleagues. Availability for frequent evening and weekend work is required (e.g., public meetings and town halls), with regular travel throughout Greater Boston and surrounding urban centers.
Work environment
In person and remote work across various sites
Evening and weekend work will be required
Physical demands
Outdoor work will be required—such as tabling at outdoor events and programs—throughout the year (Spring, Summer, and Fall primarily).
This work may require lifting up to 30 lbs.
Requirements What You’ll Need:
3-5 years of relevant work experience in a related field/discipline.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships across differences—including culture, power, and sector—and to serve as a connector between institutions and grassroots communities.
Experience coordinating or supporting programs related to community engagement, climate justice, conservation, youth development, or social equity.
Strong facilitation and interpersonal communication skills, with comfort guiding meetings, helping navigate conflict, and contributing to consensus-building processes.
Capacity to manage logistics, track multiple workstreams, and help translate plans into action; experience supporting program implementation across organizations.
Analytical ability to gather and work with data to inform activities, assess program outcomes, and contribute to community decision-making.
Multilingual candidates and those with lived experience in BIPOC, immigrant, or environmental justice communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Familiarity with GIS tools, demographic reports, environmental science, urban policy, or population and climate trends—especially as they relate to equity, nature access, and resilience in Massachusetts’ urban communities.
Experience providing or receiving technical assistance in a nonprofit, public agency, or advocacy setting.
Familiarity with local, state, or federal programs that support equitable land use, community development, or climate adaptation.
Eligibility Criteria:
Current authorization to work in the United States – must have authorization by their first day of employment.
A valid driver’s license, and a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy.
A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.
A higher education degree in a relevant field such as urban planning, public health, environmental science, climate adaptation, public policy, or community development — or a comparable combination of education, training, and lived experience.
Demonstrated commitment to racial, social, and environmental justice, reflected in personal experience or professional practice.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly across Greater Boston and surrounding urban centers, with occasional travel to other Trustees properties. Travel will be by own means with reimbursement for mileage.
Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you. 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
Sick time: 15 days per year
Vacation time: 20 days per year (prorated)
12 observed holidays, 3 floating
Health insurance: BCBS group plan with additional benefits
Short-Term and Long-Term Insurance
Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave
Life Insurance
401k with 5% match after 1 year of employment
Employee Assistance Program: confidential support services
Reciprocity: access to free/discounted admission and membership to 50+ museums and cultural institutions
Discounts: free entry to Trustees properties, discounted event tickets, and merchandise
Day of Wonder: one paid workday per year to explore a Trustees property
Day of Service: one paid workday per year to support a Trustees project
Equal Opportunity and Diversity The Trustees is an equal opportunity employer
and does not discriminate on protected status. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with varying abilities, women, and minority applicants. We strive to reflect and serve the communities of Massachusetts that are central to our mission.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at
people@thetrustees.org .
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Overview Who We Are:
The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is Massachusetts’ premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees preserves properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts for public use and enjoyment. 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 enjoyment 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 nonprofit organization, we are funded and supported by visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. Learn more at www.thetrustees.org.
Posting Information:
Annual Salary: $60,000 – $72,000
Hours per week: 40
Job Classification: Exempt, Full-Time
Job Type: Hybrid (2–3 days/week in office or on site in Greater Boston)
Duration: Three-year term with potential to extend
Location: Boston, MA
What You’ll Do Your Impact:
As the person launching Urban Outdoors, you’ll help build a new initiative from the ground up—one that weaves together conservation, community building, and climate resilience in some of Massachusetts’ most dynamic and historically excluded urban neighborhoods. You’ll play a key role in creating and protecting green spaces, expanding access to nature, and strengthening stewardship through culturally relevant partnerships with both longtime and new collaborators. This role grounds our work in environmental justice by centering the lived experiences of communities already impacted by climate change. It’s about fostering durable, reciprocal relationships with Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and immigrant communities—and ensuring our presence in cities reflects equity, trust, and long-term commitment. Together, we’ll learn, build, and grow a model of Urban Outdoors conservation that is shaped by and reflects the people it serves.
The Role:
As Program Manager for Urban Outdoors, you will work to prepare the rollout of a new initiative that combines conservation, community building, and climate resilience in Massachusetts’ urban centers. You’ll collaboratively establish several programs and partnerships, represent The Trustees in community spaces, and help lay the groundwork for long-term, trust-based engagement. You’ll also work across departments to involve colleagues in the initiative and guide them in support of these goals and relevance. This role is well suited for someone who can build respectful relationships, communicate across differences, manage details and timelines, and stay focused on both people and outcomes.
Specifically, you’ll:
Coordinate the management and delivery of Urban Outdoors programs, events, and engagement activities, guided by the Director of Urban Resilience & Director of Diversity, Belonging, and Equity (DBIE) Programs & Partnerships; handle timelines, logistics, and communications across internal teams and external collaborators.
Facilitate planning meetings and working groups, support community listening sessions, and steward shared decision-making processes with transparency and accountability.
Provide limited technical assistance to community partners by translating conservation goals and climate resilience strategies into tangible, community-informed priorities and pilot efforts.
Cultivate and sustain relationships with community partners, grassroots organizations, and local leaders to support inclusive planning, co-design of programs, and trust-based collaboration.
Track and manage program deliverables and project timelines, supporting operational follow-through, adapting to emerging needs, and reporting on key milestones.
Represent The Trustees and the Urban Outdoors initiative in public and community-facing settings—including meetings, convenings, tabling events, and speaking engagements—to ensure a visible, responsive presence.
Contribute to learning and evaluation by tracking participation data, capturing feedback from stakeholders, and helping to measure program outcomes for internal reporting and strategic refinement.
Identify gaps and barriers related to nature access in urban communities—such as safety, infrastructure, policy, or maintenance—and help develop responsive solutions through cross-functional and cross-sector coordination.
Collaborate with colleagues and partners to ensure that all programs and events reflect the core values of equity, accessibility, and cultural relevance, and that community voice is embedded in content and design.
This is a full-time position with benefits, funded for a three-year term with the opportunity to extend. The role reports to the Regional Vice President for Boston & Urban Outdoors and works closely with the Boston team and statewide colleagues. Availability for frequent evening and weekend work is required (e.g., public meetings and town halls), with regular travel throughout Greater Boston and surrounding urban centers.
Work environment
In person and remote work across various sites
Evening and weekend work will be required
Physical demands
Outdoor work will be required—such as tabling at outdoor events and programs—throughout the year (Spring, Summer, and Fall primarily).
This work may require lifting up to 30 lbs.
Requirements What You’ll Need:
3-5 years of relevant work experience in a related field/discipline.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships across differences—including culture, power, and sector—and to serve as a connector between institutions and grassroots communities.
Experience coordinating or supporting programs related to community engagement, climate justice, conservation, youth development, or social equity.
Strong facilitation and interpersonal communication skills, with comfort guiding meetings, helping navigate conflict, and contributing to consensus-building processes.
Capacity to manage logistics, track multiple workstreams, and help translate plans into action; experience supporting program implementation across organizations.
Analytical ability to gather and work with data to inform activities, assess program outcomes, and contribute to community decision-making.
Multilingual candidates and those with lived experience in BIPOC, immigrant, or environmental justice communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Familiarity with GIS tools, demographic reports, environmental science, urban policy, or population and climate trends—especially as they relate to equity, nature access, and resilience in Massachusetts’ urban communities.
Experience providing or receiving technical assistance in a nonprofit, public agency, or advocacy setting.
Familiarity with local, state, or federal programs that support equitable land use, community development, or climate adaptation.
Eligibility Criteria:
Current authorization to work in the United States – must have authorization by their first day of employment.
A valid driver’s license, and a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy.
A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.
A higher education degree in a relevant field such as urban planning, public health, environmental science, climate adaptation, public policy, or community development — or a comparable combination of education, training, and lived experience.
Demonstrated commitment to racial, social, and environmental justice, reflected in personal experience or professional practice.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly across Greater Boston and surrounding urban centers, with occasional travel to other Trustees properties. Travel will be by own means with reimbursement for mileage.
Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you. 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
Sick time: 15 days per year
Vacation time: 20 days per year (prorated)
12 observed holidays, 3 floating
Health insurance: BCBS group plan with additional benefits
Short-Term and Long-Term Insurance
Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave
Life Insurance
401k with 5% match after 1 year of employment
Employee Assistance Program: confidential support services
Reciprocity: access to free/discounted admission and membership to 50+ museums and cultural institutions
Discounts: free entry to Trustees properties, discounted event tickets, and merchandise
Day of Wonder: one paid workday per year to explore a Trustees property
Day of Service: one paid workday per year to support a Trustees project
Equal Opportunity and Diversity The Trustees is an equal opportunity employer
and does not discriminate on protected status. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with varying abilities, women, and minority applicants. We strive to reflect and serve the communities of Massachusetts that are central to our mission.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at
people@thetrustees.org .
#J-18808-Ljbffr