Firepit Monitor

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill; Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is hiring Firepit Monitors for Night Lights, running Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. This is an outdoor, evening, temporary position requiring interaction with guests and safety monitoring at firepits.

Shifts run 3:30 PM–10:00 PM; must be 16 years or older with permits for ages 16–17. Training will be provided prior to the start date. Join a team that creates a warm, festive atmosphere for visitors.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old; work permits required for ages 16–17 before first shift.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable transportation to the Garden.
• Experience working with the public is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Light and safely maintain one or more Solo Stoves throughout the evening.
• Monitor assigned firepits to ensure visitor safety.
• Provide prepared roasting sticks and restock firewood as needed.
• Keep the area tidy by cleaning up trash and dropped marshmallows.
• Greet and talk with visitors, answer questions, share information about the Garden, and offer directions.
• Monitor the nearby train display (depending on assigned location).
• Create a welcoming and positive experience for every guest.
• Participate in in-person training before November 22 and follow supervision by staff.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Position OverviewFirepit Monitors are part of the team that helps create a warm and welcoming experience for guests during New England Botanic Garden’s Night Lights event, running November 19, 2026 – January 3, 2027. This is an outdoor, evening position.ResponsibilitiesLight and safely maintain one or more Solo Stoves throughout the evening.Monitor assigned firepits to ensure visitor safety.Provide prepared roasting sticks and restock firewood as needed.Keep the area tidy by cleaning up trash and dropped marshmallows.Greet and talk with visitors, answer questions, share information about the Garden, and offer directions.Monitor the nearby train display (depending on assigned location).Create a welcoming and positive experience for every guest.TrainingFirepit Monitors will receive in-person training before November 22. You’ll be supervised by the Senior Operations Manager, with nightly support from the Manager on Duty and Garden Monitor.ScheduleThis is a temporary, hourly, non-exempt position.Shifts run 3:30 PM–10:00 PM each evening from November 19 through January 3, excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. The Garden is open for Night Lights on New Year’s Eve.Firepit Monitors work at least two shifts per week.Shifts are self-assigned via Microsoft Teams, which can be accessed by computer or phone.QualificationsMust be at least 16 years old. Work permits are required for ages 16–17 before the first shift.Able to work independently and as part of a team.Must demonstrate responsibility and sound judgment.Experience working with the public is helpful.Must have reliable transportation to the Garden.Physical Demands / Working Conditions:Use provided hand tools to safely open, tend, and load firepits.Lift up to 20 pounds, and bend or twist as needed.Sit or stand for extended periods.Use standard communication devices (e.g., radio or phone).Work outdoors in all weather conditions.Note: The duties and physical demands described above are considered essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).