Beach Steward - Cape Poge

Opportunity Overview: Do you enjoy being outdoors, walking along the beautiful beaches of Martha’s Vineyard? Consider assisting the Martha’s Vineyard staff by providing ongoing upkeep on a flexible and independent schedule and/or during special clean-up day events at our stunning properties. As a Beach Steward, you’ll have the opportunity to work independently as well as support staff to help keep these magical properties beautiful for all to enjoy. We’ll provide the trash bags if you provide your own work gloves!
  Reports to: Stewardship Manager
 
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Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to the following):

• Participate in light property maintenance tasks which may include:
  • Clearing of vegetation in and near trails and parking areas
  • Removal of trash 
• Communicate with staff
• Record number of trash bags collected each visit
• Adhere to The Trustees Covid-19 guidelines
• Log volunteer hours weekly

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable interacting with property visitors
• Must be able to perform work outside
• Must be comfortable taking on a project and working independently
• Must be able to enjoy walking on the property, be conservation-minded, and willing to help maintain the property
• Must be able to walk over uneven terrain and lift/carry up to 10 lbs.
• Able to work in seasonal weather conditions

Time Commitment Flexible depending on the volunteer’s specific job responsibilities and availability   What's in our nature? Resiliency. Community. Discovery. Creativity.
Join The Trustees as a volunteer to help protect and take care of the Commonwealth’s greatest treasures and to make nature and the outdoors accessible for all, forever.   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.