The Trustees of Reservations
Long Hill – Beverly, MA
Position Type
Seasonal
Description
Position Summary
Overview
Long Hill, a public garden, and Trustees of Reservations property in Beverly, is very excited to announce the return of our incredibly popular Halloween event this October (9/29 – 10/29)! The stunning grounds of Long Hill will be filled with autumnal delights including uniquely carved pumpkins, stunning light displays and beautiful fall foliage. As part of this event, we are seeking several freelance artists to help us carve several hundred pumpkins (all fake ones) in a range of styles and to support the design and creation of various Halloween sets. The selected candidates will work directly with the Property Director and Engagement Manager. We have carving sessions every Wednesday and Saturday from 10am – 12pm in August and you’d be welcome to take some pumpkins home and carve them there as well.
Salary: $16 – $17/hour
Essential Functions
Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):
- Carve as many pumpkins as your hands can handle
- Support set design through painting and assembling but also creative design
- Bring a fun spirit
- Be able to commit to any shifts/times you sign up for
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Fun Attitude
- Nimble hands for carving
- Artistic skill at creating elaborate and intricate pumpkin designs
- Availability during times offered
About The Trustees
The Trustees places are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in what we do. Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, we preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity. We have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. We are a non-profit conservation organization funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households
The Trustees offers competitive compensation, as well as the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across the Commonwealth who love the outdoors and the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.
The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.
Our commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here :
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