Who We Are:
Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our 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 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ 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 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, .
Hourly Rate: Starting at $16.50
Housing: Housing may be available
Hours per week: Variable: 25 hours/week spring/fall, up to 55 hours/week summer
Job Classification : Part-Time, Seasonal
Job Type: Onsite
Duration: June-August/September
Location: Appleton Farms
What You’ll Do:
Your Impact
As part of the Appleton Farms crew, you’ll work the land at one of the oldest continually operating farms in the country and contribute to growing vegetables using organic practices on 35 acres for a 650-member summer CSA and 200-member winter CSA. You’ll be part of a team-oriented farm focused on soil health, efficient systems, and high-quality production on a 1000-acre property featuring a grass-fed beef operation, education and public programs, and beautiful grassland and forest trails.
The Role
As a member of the Farm Crew you’ll contribute to various aspects of organic vegetable production for summer and winter CSAs and wholesale accounts. You’ll assist with greenhouse and high tunnel production, field operations, vegetable harvest, and wash and pack, and be trained in farm systems, with the opportunity to learn organic and regenerative practices for vegetable production.
Specifically, you’ll:
This is a variable hour, limited term position reporting directly to the Field Crop Manager.
Requirements
What You’ll Need:
Skills and Experience:
Eligibility Criteria:
Work Schedule
Don’t 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.
Have questions? Contact our People team at people@thetrustees.org !
Benefits
Your Benefits:
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 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.
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