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 almost 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 Range: $117,250 - $150,750
Hours per week: 40
Job Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Job Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston, MA
What You’ll Do:
Your Impact:
At a time when our planet faces unprecedented challenges, The Trustees is poised to embark on an ambitious 5-year strategic plan that will accelerate the conservation and care of special places throughout Massachusetts. As the Director of Policy, you’ll play a crucial role in developing public policy and strategic approaches that will help conserve places of ecological, historical, cultural, and recreational importance for everyone, forever.
The Role:
As the Director of Policy, you’ll position the Trustees as an active and influential member of the conservation and climate advocacy community, working to address policy, funding, legislation, and other areas that impact the Trustees’ work and the quality of life in Massachusetts communities. Key mission areas of focus include conservation, climate resilience, agriculture, and public access and recreation.
You’ll largely focus your work at the state level, though there will be specific opportunities to engage at the federal and local level as well. You’ll advise and support both leaders and property-based staff in addressing high-priority issues and community relations, building meaningful relationships with policy makers and in communities across the state and advocating for funding and legislation that advance the mission of the Trustees.
The Director of Policy reports to the Chief Conservation and Climate Officer and is an active member of the Conservation and Climate Team. This position also works very closely with the Marketing and Communications staff to ensure effective, proactive external communications around The Trustees’ priorities.
Specifically, you’ll:
This is a full-time, exempt position (40 hours/week) reporting directly to the Chief Conservation and Climate Officer.
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 [email protected]
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 accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].