Company description

The Trustees of Reservations preserve, for public use and enjoyment, places of exceptional scenic, historical, and ecological value.

Job description

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, www.thetrustees.org.

Posting Information:

Salary/Hourly Rate: $17- $18

Hours per week: 24, weekend availability required

Job Classification: Nonexempt, Limited Term

Job Type: Onsite

Duration: 5/20/25 - 10/31/25

Location: Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA

What You’ll Do:

Your Impact:

The Trustees seeks to strengthen local communities, demonstrate the viability of sustainable, grass-based livestock practices, increase public demand for local, sustainably produced food, and increase support for the conservation of agricultural land. The Trustees expects Appleton Farms to be a model for publicly accessible, sustainable, grass-based livestock operations.

The Role:

As a Seasonal Culinary Program Assistant, you will work with our in-house Culinary Team in the high season to assist with packaging, loading in/out for on-site pop-ups, front-of-house sales, customer service, and more. Our team comes from a” no job too small” mentality. We all help each other and do what it takes to create and sell scratch-made products we’re proud of.

Specifically, you’ll:

Safely packaging baked goods & prepared foods
Assisting with food preparation as needed, i.e. processing farm vegetables, baking off products with instruction
Loading in/out at our Farmer’s Market style pop-ups
Operating our POS System (Square) and ringing up customers at small and large events as Front of House staff
Ability to follow SOPs for cash handling
Ability to multitask and work quickly under pressure
Upholding high standards of customer service, including greeting every customer, educating them about Appleton Farms and The Trustees, and helping them in a friendly manner
Upholding Standard Operating Procedures for the commercial kitchen
Maintaining high standards of sanitation, food safety and a clean and safe work environment 
Supporting Culinary Program & Food Service Manager and all kitchen staff as needed. 
Cooperate with superior communication, customer service and interpersonal skills 
Other related assignments, as necessary.

This is a limited-term nonexempt position reporting directly to the Culinary Program and Food Service Manager.

Requirements
What You’ll Need:

Skills and Experience:

Required:

1 – 3 years of related work experience
Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills along with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team are critical
Strong work ethic, willingness to be flexible and a positive attitude and a commitment to achieving the goals of the The Trustees are essential
Possess a strong appreciation for working with local farms, the land, and the agricultural and cultural history of Massachusetts  
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
Ability to manage multiple projects at once
Must be able to lift upwards of 50 lbs
Must be able to push and pull upwards of 150 lbs
Must be able to work in various environmental environments and elemental conditions. Occasional work in coolers & freezers required. Work with cleaning chemicals required.
Ability to stand for long periods of time

Preferred:

An associate’s degree or vocational/technical school.

Eligibility Criteria:

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.
This position will be driving vehicles under 10k lbs.
A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check - our staff works with youth, children, and the public

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.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

May 31, 2025