The Trustees of Reservations
Signature Events Steward
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: $18.00/hour Hours per week: 30-40/week, varies based on need Job Classification: Limited-term Job Type: Onsite, schedule does change throughout the duration of the season Duration: September 1, 2025
January 3, 2025 Location: Naumkeag, Stockbridge, MA What You'll Do
Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences and bringing joy to thousands of visitors? Join us this fall and winter as a Signature Events Steward, working alongside our Engagement and Stewardship teams to bring to life two of our most magical events: the Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show and Winterlights. The Signature Events Steward reports to the Property Director, supporting stewardship projects and visitor services that relate to our pumpkin show and Winterlights displays. The setup for the pumpkin show will start in early September. The event runs from October 3- October 30 followed by the immediate transition to our Winterlights show, which runs from November 28th- January 3rd. Please note that set up and breakdown schedules can be up to 40 hours but drop to 30 hours during the run of the shows. Specifically, you'll: carving and designing pumpkins (real and reusable foam pumpkins) installing/hanging lights and other seasonal displays moving haybales, corn stalks, large pumpkins/gourds, etc. other various event decoration and set up This is a limited-term, non-exempt (30-40 hours per week) position reporting directly to the Berkshires and Western Hills Property Director.
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: $18.00/hour Hours per week: 30-40/week, varies based on need Job Classification: Limited-term Job Type: Onsite, schedule does change throughout the duration of the season Duration: September 1, 2025
January 3, 2025 Location: Naumkeag, Stockbridge, MA What You'll Do
Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences and bringing joy to thousands of visitors? Join us this fall and winter as a Signature Events Steward, working alongside our Engagement and Stewardship teams to bring to life two of our most magical events: the Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show and Winterlights. The Signature Events Steward reports to the Property Director, supporting stewardship projects and visitor services that relate to our pumpkin show and Winterlights displays. The setup for the pumpkin show will start in early September. The event runs from October 3- October 30 followed by the immediate transition to our Winterlights show, which runs from November 28th- January 3rd. Please note that set up and breakdown schedules can be up to 40 hours but drop to 30 hours during the run of the shows. Specifically, you'll: carving and designing pumpkins (real and reusable foam pumpkins) installing/hanging lights and other seasonal displays moving haybales, corn stalks, large pumpkins/gourds, etc. other various event decoration and set up This is a limited-term, non-exempt (30-40 hours per week) position reporting directly to the Berkshires and Western Hills Property Director.