Seasonal Steward, Moraine Farm

Seasonal Steward, Moraine Farm

The Trustees of Reservations is inviting applications for a seasonal Steward position at Moraine Farm in Beverly, MA. This role is full‑time, 40 hours per week, and runs from approximately May 1 to October 31.

• Salary/Hourly Rate: $18 - $20/hour
• Hours per week: 40, 8 AM – 4 PM, Monday – Friday
• Job Classification:
  Nonexempt, Limited Term
• Job Type: Onsite
• Duration:
  April – October
• Location:
  
  Moraine Farm, Beverly, MA

• Plan and perform daily maintenance, stewardship, and conservation of properties under the direction of the Stewardship Manager and full‑time Steward.
• Implement seasonal maintenance programs for grounds keeping and landscaping.
• Assist specialist teams (trails, buildings & structures, agroecology, horticulture, collections) with stewardship and conservation projects as needed.
• Support visitor experience, safety, and services through safety patrols, monitoring, proper way finding, and upkeep of facilities.
• Participate in activities at other Trustees properties occasionally, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned, with or without accommodation.

• Previous experience in landscape maintenance, horticulture, trail maintenance, and/or field maintenance.
• Experience maintaining cultural/historic landscapes and/or structures and building systems.
• Experience with minor plumbing, irrigation repairs, painting, and carpentry.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks and projects, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles, tractors/loader, and turf maintenance equipment.
• Comfortable working in variable outdoor weather conditions, including exposure to sun, heat, humidity, and occasionally noisy equipment.
• Experience dealing with occasional exposure to biting insects and poison ivy.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of materials or gear.
• Routine driving, bending, reaching, lifting, and walking.

• Current authorization to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy.
• Satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement listed above. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

• Sick time: prorated by length of service
• Vacation time: prorated by length of service
• 12 observed holidays, 3 floating
• Health insurance: eligible to participate in Trustees’ health insurance benefit via Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), including additional benefits such as fitness reimbursement and rewards for healthy habits.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: free access to a confidential service that helps employees and their communities with personal and work‑related issues, such as mental health support, counseling, and financial advice.
• Reciprocity: employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
• Discounts: free entry to all Trustees properties, discounted event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

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 orientation, nation of origin, religion, or disability status. The Trustees strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at people.

Contact our People team at people for any inquiries.