Seasonal Trail Maintenance and Stewardship Assistant

Nantucket Conservation Foundation

Job Location:

Nantucket, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Organization Overview

The Nantucket Conservation Foundation (NCF) owns protects and stewards over 9000 acres of land and coastal shoreline on Nantucket Island MA conserves the islands rare and significant natural resources and engages in impactful ecological research to inform resource management and further our knowledge of Nantuckets unique ecosystems and shares its environmental expertise with the wider community and provides educational and recreational opportunities to encourage respectful enjoyment and appreciation of its properties. For more information on NCF its mission and current projects please see the Foundations website.

Job Summary

The Trail Maintenance & Stewardship Assistant is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the Foundations network of walking and biking trails across its properties. Working under the supervision of the Land Use Manager and Land Maintenance Manager this role ensures trails are safe accessible and maintained in accordance with the Trail Management Plan. The Assistant also supports the broader Land Management team with property maintenance tasks as needed.

Specific Responsibilities

for mowing and maintaining trails according to the Trail Management Plan.

2. Performs maintenance tasks under the direction of the Land Use Manger & Land Maintenance Manager. This includes but is not limited to trail monitoring trail mowing brush cutting/trimming trash and debris removal washout repair and stabilization

for monitoring trails and reporting maintenance needs to Land Maintenance Manager.

Land Management team to accomplish tasks that include but are not limited to: field mowing brush cutting bush trimming lawn care trash and debris removal logo post installation fencing installation sign posting road repair tree removal and wood chipping.

5. Keeps equipment and vehicles clean and well maintained.

resource needs to the Land Maintenance Manager

Requirements

Qualifications:This position requires the ability to perform sustained manual labor work both independently and as part of a team and safely operate a pickup truck or SUV. A valid drivers license and solid driving experience are required.

Desired Qualifications: Previous experience doing manual labor. Competency with Microsoft programs especially Word and Excel. Strong observational critical thinking and organizational skills are preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:This is a field work intensive position and applicants must be able to tolerate adverse field conditions. Field work includes inclement weather variable terrain poison ivy and biting insects (mosquitoes deer ticks). Nantucket is an area with a high incidence of tick-borne disease so precautions to minimize risk are encouraged. The work involves hiking standing bending kneeling digging and hauling field gear on a routine basis.

Dates/Hours:This is a full-time temporary and seasonal position beginning in early-mid May and ending in early-mid September; exact dates are somewhat flexible. Hours are 40 hours a week Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm. Occasional weekend work will be required for certain field projects and non-profit special events.

Location:The Nantucket Conservation Foundation is located on Nantucket Island MA 30 miles south of Cape Cod. Nantucket is dominated by sandplain grasslands coastal heathlands and scrub oak shrublands (all rare habitats in the Northeast) as well as barrier beaches coastal plain ponds and tidal marshes.

TO APPLY:

Application deadline is Thursday March 12 2026 by 4pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so apply early for consideration.

Applications accepted ONLY through our hiring website: APPLY to job and fill out the form. Upload your Application Packet using the Upload Resume Link

Application Packet: consists of ONE PDF DOCUMENT INCLUDING: Cover letter resume and contact information for 3 professional references.

For questions about this position please contact the Director of Land Management at . Applications are not accepted at this email address.

Benefits

Wages/Benefits:Wage is $25 per hour based on a 40-hour work week. Housing is provided in a shared employee house for a nominal fee. Work-related transportation is provided but is not available after working hours.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

DescriptionOrganization OverviewThe Nantucket Conservation Foundation (NCF) owns protects and stewards over 9000 acres of land and coastal shoreline on Nantucket Island MA conserves the islands rare and significant natural resources and engages in impactful ecological research to inform resource man...