All Things Urban

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 100,000 Member households.

We are launching Urban Outdoors—a new initiative that brings conservation, climate resilience, and community building to Massachusetts’ dynamic and historically excluded urban neighborhoods. As the Urban Outdoors Program Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in building this initiative from the ground up. This means shaping programs, creating equitable access to green space, and developing partnerships that put environmental justice into action. You will coordinate programming, foster long-term community relationships, and represent The Trustees in public forums—all while ensuring equity, trust, and accountability are at the center of our work. This is a unique opportunity to help redefine conservation in urban contexts and co-create a model shaped by the communities it serves. The role reports to the Regional Vice President for Boston & Urban Outdoors and works closely with statewide colleagues, requiring regular evening/weekend availability and travel across Greater Boston.

- Coordinate and deliver Urban Outdoors programs, events, and engagement activities. - Facilitate community planning, listening sessions, and working groups with transparency and shared decision-making. - Cultivate strong relationships with residents, grassroots organizations, and local leaders. - Translate conservation and climate goals into community-informed priorities and pilot projects. - Represent The Trustees at meetings, public events, and speaking engagements. - Track participation, manage project deliverables, and report on outcomes. - Identify barriers to equitable nature access and work on responsive solutions with partners. - Ensure equity, cultural relevance, and accessibility are embedded into every program.

- 3–5 years of experience in community engagement, conservation, climate justice, youth development, or social equity. - Strong skills in relationship-building, facilitation, and communication across lines of difference. - Experience coordinating programs, managing logistics, and turning plans into action. - Ability to gather and analyze data to inform decisions and evaluate outcomes. - Multilingual ability and/or lived experience in BIPOC, immigrant, or environmental justice communities strongly encouraged. - Knowledge of GIS tools, urban policy, climate adaptation, or equity-focused land use is a plus. - Higher education degree in a relevant field (urban planning, policy, environmental science, public health, community development) or comparable training and lived experience. - Must have U.S. work authorization, valid driver’s license, and satisfactory CORI background check. - Willingness to travel regularly across Greater Boston, with evening and weekend availability. - Demonstrated commitment to racial, social, and environmental justice.

- Annual salary of $60,000–$72,000, full-time exempt. - 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, 12 observed holidays, and 3 floating holidays annually. - Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with wellness benefits. - Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave. - 401k with 5% match after one year of employment. - Employee Assistance Program for counseling, mental health, and financial support. - Free and discounted admission to 50+ cultural institutions. - Free entry to Trustees properties, event discounts, store/inn discounts. - Two annual paid days: Day of Wonder (explore a Trustees property) and Day of Service (volunteer at a Trustees project).

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