The Trustees of Reservations
Trails Specialist (Temporary Leave Replacement)
The Trustees of Reservations, Hingham, Massachusetts, United States, 02043
Trail Specialist
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. Salary/Hourly Rate: $22-24/hour Hours per week: 40 Job Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt; Leave Replacement Job Type: On-site Location: Southeast Region, MA The Trail Specialist works as part of a regional team to protect, restore, and enhance our trail resources and systems, the environment, and visitor experience through high quality trail work. Reporting to the Regional Stewardship Manager, this person is primarily field-based and works both independently and collaboratively with the Trustees Stewardship Staff. Specifically, you'll: Demonstrate true dedication to the preservation and restoration of trails, a strong commitment to natural resource protection and alignment with the mission of the trustees. Perform both basic and advanced trail work to a high standard of quality, including: heavy reconstructive trail work such as trail relocations, tread hardening, culvert and rolling grade dip installation, rock construction (ex: stairs and retaining walls), native and dimensional timber structures (ex: bog bridges, cribbed stairs, and bridge construction), clearing storm damage, and new trail layout and construction. Use industry standard techniques and BMPs related to all aspects of trails and entrance design, layout, signage, building, maintenance, restoration, and preservation for sustainability and optimal visitor experience Knowledgeably monitor and maintain entrances and trails in all weather and seasons using standard field and shop tools both hand and machine/powered. Supervise and train seasonal staff and volunteers/interns, and assist in supervising contractors on trail and entrance projects Assess future project work needs and assist in designing solutions for trails and entrances. Use and maintain vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment to the highest safety standards This is a full-time, non-exempt leave replacement position (40 hours/week) reporting directly to the Regional Stewardship Manager.
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. Salary/Hourly Rate: $22-24/hour Hours per week: 40 Job Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt; Leave Replacement Job Type: On-site Location: Southeast Region, MA The Trail Specialist works as part of a regional team to protect, restore, and enhance our trail resources and systems, the environment, and visitor experience through high quality trail work. Reporting to the Regional Stewardship Manager, this person is primarily field-based and works both independently and collaboratively with the Trustees Stewardship Staff. Specifically, you'll: Demonstrate true dedication to the preservation and restoration of trails, a strong commitment to natural resource protection and alignment with the mission of the trustees. Perform both basic and advanced trail work to a high standard of quality, including: heavy reconstructive trail work such as trail relocations, tread hardening, culvert and rolling grade dip installation, rock construction (ex: stairs and retaining walls), native and dimensional timber structures (ex: bog bridges, cribbed stairs, and bridge construction), clearing storm damage, and new trail layout and construction. Use industry standard techniques and BMPs related to all aspects of trails and entrance design, layout, signage, building, maintenance, restoration, and preservation for sustainability and optimal visitor experience Knowledgeably monitor and maintain entrances and trails in all weather and seasons using standard field and shop tools both hand and machine/powered. Supervise and train seasonal staff and volunteers/interns, and assist in supervising contractors on trail and entrance projects Assess future project work needs and assist in designing solutions for trails and entrances. Use and maintain vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment to the highest safety standards This is a full-time, non-exempt leave replacement position (40 hours/week) reporting directly to the Regional Stewardship Manager.