Administrative Support - Appleton Farms

Opportunity Overview:
Appleton Farms consists of rolling grasslands, grazing livestock, stone walls, vegetable crops, and historic farm buildings, offering a rare glimpse into New England’s agricultural past. As an active working farm which hosts kid’s camp, educational activities, hikes, events, adult programming and more . . .  our offices are always bustling with activity! Currently, our staff are seeking individuals who are enthusiastic about furthering the cause of community-focused land conservation, promoting preservation and farm-based education. This position will be guided by, and report to, the Appleton Farms staff and focus on the needs of the Appleton Farms portfolio. We are looking for people who are creative, reliable, and interested in supporting The Trustees’ mission. This position is great for someone interested in learning and/or supporting the administrative side of property stewardship.

Reports to: Appleton Farms Staff

Benefits:

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

Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to the following):
Assist with one or more of the following, depending on skills and interests:

• Greet and assist office visitors and volunteers
• Assist with volunteer service time tracking
• Assist with filing and organizing 
• Assist with developing data management system to track project-based stewardship staff time and assist with entry/management of staff time
• Other general office duties in accordance with applicant’s skill, experience, and interests
• May include: supply coordination, emailing
• Adhere to The Trustees safety and COVID-19 protocols
• Log volunteer hours

Qualifications:

• Must be dependable, responsible, responsive, and detail oriented
• Able to use computers with preferred skills including: internet searches, Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher (varies with project)
• Excellent communication skills, especially writing and editing
• The ideal candidate will be able to assist within our staff offices with occasional remote projects as they are available
  • For remote projects, the volunteer must have their own computer, phone and internet access
• Please note: a background check may be required for this role

Time Commitment Needed:
Preferred 3 or more hours per week (ideally in one block), minimum of 8 hours per month

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