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:

Hourly Rate: $20.00

 The instructors work on a scale where the more students they have in a class, the more they earn.

Hours per week: 2-6, weekend and holiday hours may be required. Hours depend on snowy weather.

Job Classification: Seasonal, Nonexempt 

Job Type: Onsite 

Duration: Snow Season – Approximately 12/1/26 - 4/30/27 

Location: Notchview, Windsor, MA

 Seasonal Schedule and Duration: This is a seasonal position. Anticipated weekly hours and the position’s anticipated start or end date may change based on weather, budget considerations, or other operational needs. Employees will receive as much advance notice of changes as practicable. 

What You’ll Do:

The Role:

Primary responsibilities consist of conducting group cross-country ski lessons for beginning and intermediate skiers.  Lessons are scheduled at 11 AM and 1 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Walk-in lessons are welcome as space permits; instructors will be required to be on-site and ready to instruct as needed. You will contact the staff at the Visitor Center prior to coming to determine if people have signed up for lessons. If people have registered, you will greet them at Notchview and conduct an approximately one-hour lesson. In addition to teaching cross-country skiing skills, the lesson will include a short orientation to Notchview and to The Trustees. Instructors will maintain a logbook, recording the lesson taught, the date and how many people in the lesson. While the primary role of the instructor is to conduct group lessons at the advertised times, instructors may give individual or family group lessons by separate arrangement. 

Requirements

What You'll Need:

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Good-natured, outgoing, excellent work ethic, safety conscious, patient, trustworthy, must be able to use tact in diffusing confrontations with uncooperative visitors.
• A history of high-level skiing skills and familarity with the PSIA curriculum.
• Prior experience teaching Nordic skiing.
• The ability to demonstrate cross-country skiing proficiency if asked to do so.
• Must have a personal form of transportation to Notchview.

Preferred:

• A PSIA certification as a level I Nordic instructor.

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? Contact our People team at people@thetrustees.org

Benefits

Your Benefits:

• Sick time: 40 hours upfront

• Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.  

• 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.

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.