Winterlights Production Crew

The Trustees; Canton, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time benefit

Free admission and membership access

Discounted merchandise

Job summary

The Trustees of Reservations is seeking a Seasonal, non-exempt Production Crew member for the Winterlights event at the Bradley Estate in Canton, MA. You will help set up lights, displays, and decor and support admissions, retail, and concessions to create a magical visitor experience.

Position runs Sept 15 through Jan 31 with some nights and weekends required. Previous food service or customer service and familiarity with lighting or decor are a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent people skills to lead and work with diverse teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong commitment to The Trustees' mission.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Willingness to climb ladders and lift objects up to 30 lb.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Experience with point-of-sale systems is a plus.
• Food service or customer service experience preferred.
• Interest in lighting, design, decor, or staging.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup for the Winterlights event, including lighting, sets, and decor.
• Support admissions, retail, concessions, and wayfinding during event days.
• Support safety, cleanliness, and facilities during the event.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

People skills

Independent worker

Time management

Mission alignment

Night/weekend availability

Ladder climbing

Stand for hours

POS experience

Food service experience

Interest in lighting/design

Tools

Toast POS

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. TheTrustees’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 toenjoy inperpetuity, and have helped protect more than50,000 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: $16 -$18

Hours per week: Variable, up to40

Job Classification: Seasonal, Non-Exempt, Limited Term

Job Type:Onsite

Duration: September – January

Location: Bradley Estate, Canton, MA

What You’ll Do:

Your Impact:

Winterlightsis an outdoor light event that highlights the beauty of select Trustees properties. The gardens at two of our most popular historic homes, The Bradley Estate in Cantonand Naumkeag inStockbridge,will sparkle with thousands of shimmering holiday lights.This event brought over16,000visitors to Bradley in 2025.

The Role:

Aspart of theWinterlightsProduction Crew, you will report to theRegionalEvents Manager to deliver excellent standards of visitor service at the Bradley Estate in Canton, MA, including admissions, check-in, retail and concessions sales, and event setup for our seasonalWinterlightsdisplay.The SignatureEventsStewardalso supports stewardship projects and provides support for this specific event as assigned.The signatureeventsstewardposition will begin as early as September 15 and continue as late as January31.This employment window is subject to change depending on site staffing needs.This event runs November 27-January2from Wednesday-Sunday (closed December 24-25; open December 21-22, 28-29, and Janaury1).This employment window is subject to change depending on site staffing needs.

Specifically, you’ll:

• Support the Bradley Estate team with set up to produce a successful event. This includes but is not limited tothe planning and installation oflights,sets, anddecorativedisplays, stocking supplies, preparing the property for public visitation,etc.

• Support day of event visitor experience through admission, retail support, concessions,and ensuring proper wayfinding.

• Support day of event visitor experience, safety, and services through safety patrols, monitoring, and ensuring clean and functioning facilities.

• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

This is a limited term, nonexempt position [40 hours/week] reporting directly tothe RegionalEvents Manager.

What You’ll Need:

Skills and Experience:

• Required:

• Excellent “people skills” to lead, inspire,motivateand work cooperatively and harmoniously with fellow employees, volunteers, committees,membersand the public.

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.

• Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks and projects, meetdeadlinesand manage multiple tasks.

• Strong commitment to the mission of The Trustees of Reservations.

• The ability to work nights and weekends isrequired.

• Must be willing to climb ladders and lift heavy objects (30 pounds).

• Must be able to stand for hours at a time.

• Preferred:

• Point of sale experience (i.emanaging cash registers, Toast,etc)

• Previousexperience in a food service or customer service environment (i.ebarista, restaurant, department store).

• Previousexperience orstronginterest inlighting,design, decor, or staging.

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.

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?Reach out to our People Team by emailing [e-mail].

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.

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.

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 accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].