Signature Events Steward
Signature Events Steward
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Job Description
Who We Are:
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 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 50000 acres including 27000 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 100000 Member encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website .
Posting Information:
Salary/Hourly Rate:$20-$22/hour
Hours per week: 25-40
Job Classification: Seasonal non-exempt
Job Type: Onsite
Duration: 8/4/2025 - 11/15/2025
Location: Long Hill Beverly MA
What Youll Do:
The Role:
Over the past four years Halloween on the Hill has become an extremely popular family friendly event bringing significant awareness and visitation to Long Hil. Over 1500 carved pumpkins are displayed creatively in throughout the trail and the large-scale sets are an audience draw. A similar event takes place at Naumkeag in Stockbridge. This event brought in over 21000 people Long Hill in 2024.
The Signature Events Steward reports to the Property Director and works closely with the Beverly Stewardship Manager and North Shore Senior Regional Engagement Manager supporting stewardship projects and visitor services that relate to Halloween on the Hill at Long Hill in Beverly MA. The setup for the event will start in early to mid-August. The event runs from October 3- October 30 followed by the breakdown which will take 2 3 weeks in November. Halloween on the Hill is open to the public Wednesday Sunday 5:30 8:30 PM (3:30 8:30 on Fridays). Please note that set up and breakdown schedules can be up to 40 hours but 25 30 hours during event run.
Specifically youll:
- Work in concert with the Beverly Stewardship Manager North Shore Senior Regional Engagement Manager and Property Director to plan and perform the installation of lights sets and decoration for the event along with other daily maintenance work as required
- Support visitor services on the days of the events including retail support welcoming people to the property checking visitors in concessions parking and monitoring for safety.
- Support the Halloween on the Hill team to produce a successful family fun event.
This is a seasonal non-exempt position reporting directly to the Property Director and Senior Regional Engagement Manager.
Requirements
What Youll Need:
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 1-3 years of related experience
- Minimum of high school diploma or GED
- Excellent people skills to lead inspire motivate and work cooperatively and harmoniously with fellow employees volunteers committees members and the public.
- Retail or Customer service experience a plus.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.
- Proven ability to complete assigned tasks and projects meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong commitment to the mission of The Trustees of Reservations.
- Willingness to bring your creative energy and fun spirit.
- Ability to work nights and weekends is required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Eligibility Criteria:
- The ability to work in all weather conditions
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Push and pull heavy objects
- Climb ladder
- Current authorization to work in the United States a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
- A valid drivers license as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees driving policy. if needed
- A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.
Dont 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.
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Benefits
Your Benefits (No Benefits)
- Sick time: 40 hours
- Reciprocity:Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
- Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties discount event tickets and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity:
The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including but not limited to age race ethnicity sex gender sexual preferences nation of origin religion or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color persons with varying abilities women and LGBTQ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.
The Trustees commitment to advancing the organizations vision for this work may be found here:Diversity Belonging Inclusion and Equity.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact us at .
Employment Type
Temp
