Summit Steward-MERE - P. Palmiotto Study

Overview

Summit Steward-MERE - P. Palmiotto [Work Study] role at Graduate School of Leadership and Change | Antioch University

Posted recently.

Start Date:

8/23/2025. End Date: 5/1/2026. Number of Positions:
1. Hours per Week: 10 hrs / week. Weekends

Required:

Yes. Evenings

Required:

No. Supervisor:
Peter Palmiotto. Alternate Supervisor:
Amy Roy. This position allows for remote work:
Yes. Percentage of time that could be remote: 20%. Method to assess remote work:
Bi weekly meetings, review of engagement and verbal feedback given. Contact hours tracked on Google form; final position assessment reviewed and discussed to inform next steward.

Location:

Remote with on-site duties as needed.

Job Description

• 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 the summit vegetation (7 hr /week).
• 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 depending on the current research projects of MERE may be required.
• Maintaining the MERE web page, writing technical bulletins and info-graphics, as well as grant writing, are also aspects of the position that can occur in winter months (3 hr / week).

Qualifications

• Outgoing, positive individual with strong group dynamic skills who enjoys climbing mountains and 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.

How to Apply

Email a letter of interest including how it will enhance your graduate program/area of study and resume. Email: ppalmiotto

Position Type:
Work Study

Department:
Environmental Studies

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