Event Assistant - Haskell

Opportunity Overview:
The Lead Event Assistant role at Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens 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 information on upcoming opportunities, 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 includes on property responsibilities with additional projects which may be managed remotely.

Reports to: Property Staff

Benefits:

• Helping to create a welcoming, supportive and inclusive community
• Providing families the opportunity to engage outdoors with their children
• Connecting and networking with like-minded staff, visitors and volunteers 

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

• Work with Trustees’ staff and event organizers in running programs – classes in gardening, school visits, art classes, and concerts
• Help with set-up (information table, chairs, display board, etc.)
• Talk with visitors, answering questions about The Trustees and Trustees’ properties
• Gather information from visitors for mailing lists and promotional outreach
• Educate the public about the goals of The Trustees and encourage membership
• Log volunteer hours in a timely fashion

Qualifications:

• Have reliable transportation to the property
• Ability to carry and set up table and chair, restock supplies
• Desire to meet with the public, and share knowledge of The Trustees and The Trustees’ properties
• Dress in appropriate clothes and footwear for varying weather conditions: hot and dry, cold or wet, etc.
• Experience working with the public - youth and/or adults (desired, not required)
• Knowledge of the Trustees and Trustees’ properties (desired, not required)
• Knowledge of horticulture/gardening (desired, not required)
• Basic computer skills including some experience with Microsoft products and social media apps
• Please note: this role may require a background check

Time Commitment Needed
Approximately two to four hours per week. Three months initial commitment preferred

For more information
Contact the Volunteer Services Team at volunteer@thetrustees.org

To explore other volunteer opportunities, 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.
 
Covid-19 Volunteer Safety:
The health and safety of Trustees’ volunteers, staff and visitors is our top priority.

• If you are not feeling well, please stay home
• If you have been in contact with someone with Covid-19 or someone displaying symptoms of Covid-19, please stay home
• For our most current Covid-19 updates, please visit our main Trustees site