Are you an engaging storyteller with a passion for history?

Do you enjoy meeting and talking with people?

Are you open to learning new things and participating in a dynamic work environment?

If so, consider joining our dedicated and lively team of Cultural Site Interpreters. Our

interpreters bring the stories of our special places to life for our visitors in meaningful

and relevant ways. They are responsible for making connections between our visitors

and our special places by engaging visitors through interactive and multi-sensory

strategies that provoke, excite, and inspire. We believe that by engaging and exciting

our visitors they will feel more connected to our cultural heritage and be inspired to help

preserve and protect it for future generations.

Currently we are looking for interpreters for three historic properties in the Berkshires:

Naumkeag, Mission House, and Ashley House.

In the Berkshires, The Trustees own and steward the Ashley House in Sheffield, MA

and the Mission House and Naumkeag, in Stockbridge. Together, they cover periods in

history ranging from the mid-18th century to the mid-20th century. Today we aim to

bring the stories of these special places to life, and make connections between our

visitors and the unique spirit of each place through interactive and multi-sensory

strategies that provoke rather than instruct.

Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our 113

extraordinary places. With the change to warmer temperatures, we experience an influx

of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our

properties. Sandy beaches, wooded trails, cultural gardens, historic homes, community

supported agriculture—there are many ways for visitors to discover and explore The

Trustees, and just as many opportunities for seasonal employees to make each visitor’s

experience special.

Essential Functions:

This is a part-time, seasonal position, May through October. Daytime and weekend

hours are required. Cultural Site Interpreters are responsible for:

 Leading and facilitating interpretive experiences for visitors of all ages, including

interactive guided tours and other participatory activities

 Welcoming and orienting visitors, acting as an ambassador for the site and The

Trustees of Reservations, providing excellent customer service and promoting

membership

 Staffing and setup of on-site programs and events including, but not limited to,

workshops, performances and lectures

 Participating in regular trainings and team meetings that provide professional skill

development, inform staff of interpretive philosophies and techniques that

improve visitor experiences at each site, and update staff on current

developments at The Trustees of Reservations

 Participating in guided research and ongoing study of the history and cultural

context of the sites

 Following best practices in safety, collections care and security, in order to

protect the collections, gardens, house and visitors

 Participating in peer and supervisor evaluations

 Promoting the mission of The Trustees of Reservations and our work;

encouraging guests to join us as members in preserving special places across

the state of Massachusetts

 Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Qualifications:

Cultural Site Interpreters:

Education and Experience:

 have 1-3 years experience with a teaching, museum, customer service,

 possess a Bachelor’s degree in history, education, or a related field

and/or theater background

(preferred, but not required)

Skills:

 are friendly, active listeners with excellent conversational and public speaking

 enjoy engaging visitors through multi-sensory interpretive techniques

 are intellectually curious and open to learning and sharing new things

 are professional and team-oriented

skills

including storytelling, hands-on activities, and interactive discussion

 have the ability to handle multiple tasks and the unexpected with a calm

 are respectful of all visitors and able to provide exceptional customer service

 are flexible and willing to meet the needs and interests of visitors

 are self-reflective and eager to continuously improve job skills

 have the skill to work with staff, volunteers and visitors comfortably and

 are reliable and committed to the position, the site team, and the mission of

demeanor

welcomingly

The Trustees of Reservations

Other:

 have the flexibility to work on weekends, and some evenings

 are able to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb steep inclines and multiple

flights of stairs, and work indoors and outdoors in inclement, hot, and cold conditions.

The Trustees offers competitive salaries and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated

team across the Commonwealth who love the outdoors, who love the distinctive charms

of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for

everyone, forever.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and salary requirements via

email to:

Andrian Paquette, apaquette@ttor.org

by mail to: The Trustees of Reservations, Attn: Andrian Paquette, PO Box 792, Stockbridge MA

01262.

No phone calls please.

In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trustees of Reservations aim

to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of our team. We

aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts

who are at the core of our mission.