Lead Engagement Volunteer - South Shore

The Lead Engagement Volunteer is a leadership position, reporting to and in volunteer partnership with paid staff colleagues which will often include managing volunteers. Responsibilities may include, but are not restricted to, assisting our staff by scheduling volunteers for events and workdays, providing regular communication and information to the volunteer team on upcoming opportunities and property updates, orienting volunteers to ‘day of’ projects and tasks, performing community outreach, communicating with volunteers to celebrate their milestones such as birthdays and occasionally leading workdays. In addition, specific settings may have specific needs and responsibilities. This role will include remote and on-property responsibilities.
 
Reports to: Engagement Manager, Stewardship Manager

Benefits: 

• Helping to create a welcoming, supportive and inclusive community 
• Resume building opportunity 
• Connecting and networking with like-minded staff, visitors and volunteers  

Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to the following):

• Attend regular staff meetings 
• Send weekly email to volunteer team with property updates and volunteer opportunities
• Assist with community outreach
• Sending weekly welcome emails to volunteers signed up for upcoming programs and events
• Assist with ‘day of’ events and workdays to orient volunteers to projects and tasks 
• Assist with volunteer appreciation and recognition events
• Orient new volunteers to the property
• Occasionally lead workshops and workdays
• Educate the public about the goals of the Trustees and the benefits of being a Trustees’ member
• Communicate regularly with staff
• Adhere to The Trustees safety guidelines and protocol
• Log volunteer hours weekly

​Qualifications:

• Have reliable transportation to the property
• Knowledge of any of the following: local history, ecology, conservation, trail maintenance and sustainable practices [preferred, not required]
• Prior event management experience [preferred, not required]
• Desire to meet with the public, and share knowledge of The Trustees
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working with the public (desired, not required)
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Personal computer with reliable internet and phone for performing remote projects
• Experience with Microsoft programs [including Word, PowerPoint and Excel]
• Please note: A background check is required for this role

Time Commitment:​ Volunteers will serve about 3-4 hours per week, including meeting time. Most of the work is flexible and can be done remotely, but staff meetings will be on weekdays and events and workdays will have scheduled times. 

For more information: Contact Volunteer Services at [email protected]
 
To explore other volunteer opportunities or sign up as a team, visit our volunteer page at http://volunteer.thetrustees.org/
 
More about The Trustees
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. As a steward of distinctive and dynamic places of both historic and cultural value, The Trustees is the nation’s first preservation and conservation organization, and its landscapes and landmarks continue to inspire discussion, innovation, and action today as they did in the past. We are a nonprofit, supported by members, friends and donors and our 116 sites are destinations for residents, members, and visitors alike, welcoming millions of guests annually. www.thetrustees.org.
 
Inclusive Spaces for All
We are committed to providing a welcoming environment for all. Together, alongside our partners and volunteers we are creating inclusive spaces of community for people of all backgrounds to enjoy and preserving these open spaces for everyone, forever. We are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and experience.
 
The Trustees is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, military service, application for military service, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. The Trustees makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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