DNRT Hiring Daffodil Rangers

Title: Temporary Reserve Ranger
Application Deadline: Sunday, March 16, 2025

Summary
The position’s primary function is to manage visitors to the daffodil field at DNRT’s Parsons Reserve on Horseneck Road in Dartmouth, MA (just outside Russells Mills Village). The 1.5-acre daffodil field has become a major springtime destination for many people, attracting an average of over 100 people per hour during peak days. Rangers will greet people to the field, collect donations from non-DNRT members, and explain and enforce rules and regulations. Rangers will also staff parking areas to make sure people park neatly. With possible rare exceptions, Rangers will work in a team with 1-7 other paid Rangers and/or volunteers.

Schedule
DNRT expects to schedule Rangers in 8 hour shifts (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, 11:30 AM -7:30 PM). Shifts are available during the week, as well as weekends. Ideally, we are seeking for candidates that have full availability during the month of April and early May, however we do our best to accommodate folks that might have other work and school commitments.

Daffodils typically bloom mid-April, but we might need rangers as soon as the weekend of April 5, if flowers are already in bloom. The season is usually one month long.

Responsibilities

  • Greet visitors to the daffodil field and inform them of rules and regulations.
  • Collect donations from visitors.
  • Collect money for and record sales of Parsons Reserve t-shirts
  • Staff parking areas to make sure people park neatly.
  • Track the number of visitors.
  • Walk around field to ensure visitors comply with rules and regulations.
  • Assist to volunteers as needed.
  • Promote DNRT mission and membership to visitors.
  • Answer basic visitor questions concerning the property and DNRT.

Experience/ Qualifications

  • Must be willing and able to work positively with the public to promote conservation goals.
  • Must be willing and able to stand for long periods of time and work outdoors all day in any weather (however, it is likely rangers will not be asked to work in heavy rain)
  • Must feel comfortable asking for donations.
  • Work experience involving significant direct contact with the public preferred.
  • Training, education or experience in education, natural resources, recreation or related field is a plus.

Compensation
The position is a short-term temporary position with a salary of $15.00/hr. No employment benefits are provided other than unpaid sick leave.

To apply, email or mail cover letter and resume to:
Kendra Parker, kendra@dnrt.org, DNRT, PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747, (508) 991-2289

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