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Who We Are: Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s 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, www.thetrustees.org . Posting Information: Salary/Hourly Rate: $18-$23/hour Hours per week: 10-30 hours/week  Job Classification: Limited Term, non-exempt  Job Type: Onsite  Duration: April – January  Location: The Inn at Castle Hill, Ipswich, MA  What You’ll Do: The Role : As the Housekeeper, you will play an essential role on our Inn team. You are primarily responsible for the upkeep of a 10-room inn operating between April and February, and its cleanliness, laundry duties of bed linens and towels, and monitoring of guestroom and housekeeping supplies.  The ideal candidate will be flexible and be able to commit to 10 to 30 hours per week including weekends and holidays.  Specifically, you’ll: Clean bedrooms and adjoining bathrooms including washing and applying linens  Vacuuming individual guest rooms and public areas of the inn  Laundering bed linens and towels  Inventorying cleaning and guest supplies  Maintaining cleanliness of the inn’s dining and other service areas  Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation  This is a seasonal, non-exempt position (10-30 hours/week) reporting directly to the Assistant Innkeeper and Innkeeper.  Requirements What You’ll Need: Skills and Experience: Attention to cleanliness  Positive customer interaction skills  Previous housekeeping experience is preferred, but not necessary  Eligibility Criteria: Flexibility to work weekends and holidays are required; access to a car is necessary.  Ability to lift 40 pounds required.  Must be able to climb stairs (no elevator in the building)  Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.  A valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy. 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, na