Place-based Project Assistant - P. Bocko [Work Study

Start Date:

7/1/2026

End Date: 8/22/2026

Number of Positions:
One

Hours per Week: 15 hrs / week

Weekends

Required:

Rarely

Evenings

Required:

Rarely

Supervisor:
Paul Bocko

Alternate Supervisor:
Carol Renzelman

This position allows for remote work Yes/No:
Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 50%

Method to assess remote work:
Weekly team meetings to discuss progress on tasks and discuss next steps.

• The Place-based Education Assistant will assist in the planning and implementation of education programming for the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve.
• Duties include planning & coordinating public programs (6 hrs.) and developing & leading learning experiences with local citizens, teachers, and students (6 hrs.).
• In addition, the education assistant will work on a team of one faculty and fellow students to do trail work, boundary marking, upkeep of a cabin, monitoring and maintenance of interpretive trail, and upkeep of signage (3 hrs.).

• Experience in education is always a plus.
• Trail work and land management experience is helpful. However, this is a job for sharing skills and learning more.
• Willingness to learn is the most important qualification.

Yes

Submit cover letter and resume to supervisor.

pbocko

Position Type:
Work Study

Department:
Education