Retail Associate

Who We Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is Massachusetts’ 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 85,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org. 

Posting Information: 

What You’ll Need:

Skills and Experience: 

• Experience in retail or another customer facing position preferred  

• Must be available some weekdays and Saturdays & Sundays, during store operating hours. 

• Must have access to a working car or other reliable transportation to and from work.  

• Produce results while alone in a fast-paced environment by adapting and implementing new strategies. 

• Able to function and act both independently and as a team member. Communicate, make decisions & multi-task under pressure.  

• Attention to detail, both visually in-store and in completing daily tasks.  

• Possess an engaging, outgoing, and respectful personality and a good sense of humor.  

• Math skills for handling and counting cash.  

• Experience with computers, smartphones/apps, and POS system knowledge.  

• Able to lift 40lbs consistently & stand for long periods of time (at least 6 hours).  

• Prior customer service and/or food service experience.  

• Knowledge of agriculture, meat and dairy products preferred. 

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 satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check. 

Your Benefits:

• Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront. 

• Reciprocity: Enjoy access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions for Trustees Staff, Volunteers and Interns. 

• Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.  

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, 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.    

The Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity. 

 It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.