Seasonal Beach Manager

Job Description

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 : $18-$20 / hour

Hours per week : 40 hours

Job Classification : Limited-term, non-exempt

Job Type : Onsite

Duration : May - September

Location : Long Point, Martha’s Vineyard, MA

What You’ll Do : The Role :

As the Seasonal Beach Manager, you will serve as a leader and use their experience in customer service to help ensure every aspect of the public’s visit to Long Point is positive and enjoyable. This position reports to the Beach Operations Lead. You will oversee a large portion of the day-to-day operations at the beach and work collaboratively with other supervisory staff on the property. In the summer season, you will manage the beach gate and transport staff.

Specifically, you’ll :

• Assist with seasonal staff training, monitoring delivery and coaching staff to sustain positive staff / guest interactions.
• Ensure proper daily opening and / or closing of beach.
• Oversee employee records and payroll for beach employees. Maintain staff schedules.
• Carefully monitor traffic flow onto the property. In collaboration with the Beach Steward, ensure that parking lot is carefully managed to maximize revenue and minimize visitor frustration and safety.
• Commanding knowledge of current POS system to ensure staff understanding and use of software and provide troubleshooting solutions when necessary.

This is a limited-term, nonexempt position working 40 hours / week, and reporting directly to the Beach Operations Lead.

Requirements

What You’ll Need :

Skills and Experience :

Eligibility Criteria :

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.

Questions? Contact our People team at people@thetrustees.org!

Benefits

Your Benefits :

Equal Opportunity and Diversity :

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.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at people@thetrustees.org .

Salary : $18 - $20