Project Asst. -Summit Steward-MERE - P. Palmiotto Study

Start Date:

7/6/2026
End Date: 6/30/2027
Number of Positions: 1
Hours per Week: 10
Weekends

Required:

Yes
Evenings

Required:

No
Remote Work Allowed:
Yes
Remote Percentage: 20%
Remote assessment method:
Biweekly check-ins, review of project completion, count of contacts made

Supervisor:
Peter Palmiotto
Alternate Supervisor:
Amy Roy

• The student in this position will conduct stewardship duties on Mt. Monadnock during weekend days or other high use days through the year (10 hr/wk).
• Duties include in‑person discussion with hikers on topics such as hiker preparedness, safety, Leave No Trace principles, ecology and history of the mountain as well as the fragility of the summit vegetation (8 hr/wk).
• The MERE summit stewardship program is part of a regional network of alpine stewards with a mission to conserve the alpine habitat in northeastern North America.
• Formal programming at visitor center or on the trail or summit could be offered.
• Website updates, environmental education material creation, writing of technical bulletin and infographics as well as grant writing could be other duties of the position (2 hr/wk).

• Outgoing, positive individual with strong group dynamic skills who enjoys climbing mountains, talking to people.
• Has strong desire to learn and share what they have learned about the mountain’s cultural and ecological stories.
• Strong writer and communicator is desired.

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? Yes

Position Type:
Work Study

Department:
Environmental Studies