Seasonal Housekeeper

Who We Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the 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 encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, .

Posting Information: 

Salary/Hourly Rate: $18-$20 

Hours per week: 16

Job Classification: Limited term, Part-time, Nonexempt

Job Type: Onsite 

Duration: April 1, 2026 – November 01, 2026 

Location: Field Farm Williamstown, MA 

What You’ll Do: 

The Role: 

The Guest House at Field Farm in Williamstown MA, is an authentic mid-century-modern Bed & Breakfast. We are seeking a Housekeeper that can assist with the overall hospitality of the Guest House at Field Farm including daily operations and support functions. Housekeeping staff must have knowledge, skills, and experience in the hospitality industry. You will report to the Innkeeper and routinely work with other house staff and property maintenance staff. Due to the demands of the position, the Housekeeper must be prepared to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, nights and weekends and take accrued vacation and certain holidays during the off-season. 

Specifically, you’ll: 

• Ensure that all Inn procedures are followed.
• Perform all cleaning of the guest rooms, common areas, and employee work areas.
• Assist with all laundry and ironing services.
• Serve breakfast when scheduled for the early shift.
• Provide assistance and hospitality to group events.
• Be an enthusiastic ambassador of the Trustees, promote Trustees membership and link guests to the work of the organization.

This is a limited term, non-exempt position working 16 hours per week reporting directly to the Innkeeper.

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

Skills and Experience: 

Required: 

• Possess an understanding of Trustees mission and knowledge of local area. 

• Must have an unwavering attention to detail and be self-motivated with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. 

• Must work weekends and be available for early or afternoon shifts. 

• The ability to lift 40 lbs. independently. You must be able to work 8 hours on your feet. 

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 [email protected]

Benefits

Your Benefits:

• Sick time: 40 hours of paid sick time 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 accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] .

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