Summit Steward - MERE - P. Palmiotto study

Overview

Join to apply for the Summit Steward - MERE - P. Palmiotto [work study] role at Graduate School of Leadership and Change | Antioch University

Start Date:

9/1/2023
End Date: 5/3/2024
Number of Positions: 2
Hours per Week: 12
Weekends

Required:

YES
Evenings

Required:

NO

Supervisor:
Peter Palmiotto
Alternate Supervisor:
Amy Roy
This position allows for remote work: YES
Percentage of time remote: 100% (70% on Mount Monadnock and 30% from student’s home)
Method to assess remote work:
Time spent on the mountain and number of contacts made, educational materials produced

Position Type:
Work Study
Department: ES

• The student in this position will conduct stewardship duties on Mt. Monadnock during weekend days or other high use days through the year.
• Duties include in-person discussion with hikers on topics such as hiker preparedness, safety, Leave No Trace principles, ecology and history of the mountain, and the fragility of summit vegetation.
• 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.
• Data collection may be required depending on current research projects of MERE.
• Technical bulletin and info graphic writing as well as grant writing are also aspects of the position that occur in winter months.

• Outgoing, positive individual with strong group dynamic skills who enjoys climbing mountains and talking to people.
• Strong desire to learn and share knowledge about the mountain’s cultural and ecological stories.
• Strong writing and communication skills are desired.

Send letter of interest and resume to ppalmiotto

Email:
ppalmiotto

Industries:
Higher Education

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