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The Trustees of Reservations · 3 weeks ago

Seasonal Public Programming and Visitor Service Associate

Edgartown, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19/hr - $21/hr

The Trustees of Reservations is the nation's premier conservation and preservation organization, dedicated to protecting exceptional properties in Massachusetts. The Seasonal Public Programming and Visitor Service Associate will assist in coordinating events and engaging with the community, promoting farm-based educational programs, and providing visitor services at the FARM Institute.

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Responsibilities

Assist Engagement Site Manager in all engagement related programs including but not limited to: daily tours, family programming, child drop off programming, cooking classes, farm dinners, one-off cooking classes, and more

Programs include registration, set-up, break-down, promotion, correspondence with teachers, managing staff assistance

Creation of branded content such as promotional materials, as well as contributing to TFI's social channels (Facebook and Instagram)

Assisting visitors and customers in our visitor center and farm stand including use of our POS sale system to sell registrations, memberships, produce and other TFI branded merchandise

Being a FARM Institute/Trustees ambassador and creating awareness of our mission to our community

Assisting with livestock chores and occasional field work related to our pyo sunflower and pumpkin fields

Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

Qualification

Serv-safe certificationSocial media experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCan-do attitudeAttention to detailTeamworkIndependent work

Required

A love of food and farming!

Can-do attitude with strong attention to detail

High level of organization and professional attitude

Must be organized and able to work independently as well as part of a team

Must have strong written and oral communication skills

Flexibility to work nights and weekends

Access to your own form of transportation

Must be able to lift 40 pounds

Must be willing to work in variable weather conditions

Current authorization to work in the United States - a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

A valid driver's license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees' driving policy

A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check

Preferred

Serv-safe certified

Social media experience

Benefits

Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.

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.

Company

The Trustees of Reservations

Founded by landscape architect Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees has, for more than 125 years, been a catalyst for important ideas, endeavors, and progress in Massachusetts.

Founded in 1891