Signature Event Assistant - The Trustees of Reservations

About Halloween on the Hill & Winterlights:

Over the past three years, Halloween on the Hill has become an extremely popular family friendly event bringing significant awareness and visitation to Long Hill. Over 1,500 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.

Winterlights is an outdoor light event that highlights the beauty of select Trustees properties. The gardens at three of our most popular historic homes, Naumkeag in Stockbridge, The Bradley Estate in Canton, and Stevens-Coolidge Place in North Andover will sparkle with thousands of shimmering holiday lights.

The Signature Events Assistant reports to the Property Director and North Shore Senior Regional Engagement Manager, to deliver excellent standards of visitor service at both Long Hill and Stevens-Coolidge in Beverly and North Andover, MA. This includes check-in, retail and concessions sales, parking, and event setup and breakdown for Halloween on the Hill and Winterlights.  The Signature Events Assistant also supports stewardship projects and provides support for this specific event as assigned. The position will begin as early as September 3 and continues as late as January 17. This employment window is subject to change depending on site staffing needs. Halloween on the Hill, at Long Hill in Beverly, MA is open to the public, Wednesday – Sunday, 5:30 – 8:30 PM each day and Winterlights, at Stevens-Coolidge House and Gardens, is open to the public Wednesday-Sunday from 4:30-8:30 PM. Setup shifts are flexible and available Monday – Saturday while the event shifts run 4:00-9:30 PM.   

• Support the Long Hill and Stevens-Coolidge teams with set up to produce a successful event, this includes but is not limited to hanging lights, setting up displays, stocking supplies, preparing the property for public visitation, etc.
• Support day of event visitor experience, safety, and services through monitoring, admission, check in, parking, retail and concessions support, and ensuring proper wayfinding, clean and functioning facilities.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Salary: $16/hour 

About The Trustees:

The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, we preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.  We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity. We have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. We are a non-profit conservation organization funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households.  

Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places.   Every season brings an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties.  Sandy beaches, wooded trails, cultural gardens, historic homes, community supported agriculture—there are many ways for visitors to discover and explore The Trustees, and just as many opportunities for seasonal employees to make each visitor’s experience special.

The Trustees offers competitive compensation, as well as the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across the Commonwealth who love the outdoors and the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, 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.

Our commitment to advancing the organization’s 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.

Requirements

• 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. 
• Ability to work nights and weekends is required. 
• Other duties as assigned. 
• Minimum of 1-3 years of related work experience
• Minimum level of education is a High School Diploma or GED. Preferred level is a Bachelor's Degree

Specific physical requirements and/or environmental exposures are part of the job, as follows:

• The ability to work in all weather conditions   

• Lift up to 30 pounds   

• Willing to climb ladders to hang lights   

• Stand for hours at a time