Preserve and Park Research Assistant - P. Bocko [Work Study]

Graduate School of Leadership and Change | Antioch University; Keene (NH); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Graduate School of Leadership and Change at Antioch University is offering a Work Study position in Keene, New Hampshire, focused on managing the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve.

This role includes supporting various preserve duties, such as maintaining a cabin and supplies, and primarily designing a field research project at Ashuelot River Park. Candidates should be willing to learn and share skills.

Remote work is allowed for 50% of the role. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Land management and field research experience is a plus.
• Experience in education is helpful.
• Willingness to learn is the most important qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support management of the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve.
• Maintain cabin and trailhead kiosk supplies.
• Design and implement a field research project.

Skills

Land management experience

Field research experience

Education experience

Willingness to learn

Job description

Start Date: 7/1/2026

End Date: 8/22/2026

Number of Positions: One

Hours per Week: 15 hrs / wk

Weekends Required: No

Evenings Required: No

Supervisor: Paul Bocko

Alternate Supervisor: Carol Renzelman

Remote Work Allowed: Yes

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

Method to assess remote work: Staff meetings every other week, monitoring the nature preserve and implementation of a park research project are the outcomes.

Job Description

• The assistant will, in part, support management of the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve.
• Preserve duties include upkeep of cabin (2 hours) and upkeep of signage and supplies at the trailhead kiosk (2 hours).
• The most significant part of the position is the design, implementation, analysis, and documentation of a field research project at the Ashuelot River Park with a focus on collecting data to inform the possible removal or repair of a dam in the Ashuelot River (11 hours).
• Possibility for continuation into additional terms.

Qualifications

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

Community Service

Yes

How to Apply

Submit cover letter and resume to supervisor.

Email: [e-mail]

Position Type: Work Study

Department: Education Department - Horatio Colony Nature Preserve