Project Asst. - Glover's Ledge Land Manager - P. Palmiotto [Work Study] Antioch University New England

Antioch University; Keene (NH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Antioch University in Keene, NH seeks a Property & Education Assistant to manage forested properties and support environmental education programming. The role emphasizes trail work, project coordination, and collaboration with the Environmental Studies Department.

The ideal candidate will have outdoor and carpentry skills, interest in forestry topics, and strong time management to balance field tasks with program support. This is a work-study position with remote work opportunities up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Interest in forest management, ecology, wildlife, watershed management, GIS or related fields.
• Strong outdoor skills and carpentry skills.
• Experience with machine operation and demonstrated efficiency in completing tasks.
• Good time management and ability to complete tasks on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of Antioch’s forested properties and support environmental education programs.
• Maintain trails, perform trail clearing, mowing, and basic trail construction.
• Attend biannual advisory board meetings and monthly staff meetings.
• Participate in outdoor educational programs and promote programs per management plans.

Skills

Outdoor skills

Carpentry

Machine operation

Time management

Education

Forestry or Environmental Studies (related field)

Job description

Start Date: 8/3/2026
End Date: 6/30/2027
Number of Positions: 1
Hours per Week: 20
Weekends Required: No
Evenings Required: No

Supervisor: Peter Palmiotto

Alternate Supervisor: Amy Roy

This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 20, report and educational material writing

Method to assess remote work: Review of completed projects, bi monthly meetings.

Job Description

• Antioch’s two forested properties of 81 and 46 acres are within ½ hour drive of the main campus. These properties are ideal outdoor classrooms for student learning.
• This assistantship position will be tasked with overseeing the management of the properties, implementing the forest management and supporting the environmental education programing.
• General maintenance of the Glover’s ledge property would include trail clearing and brushing, trail and field mowing and trail construction.
• Attend biannual advisory board meetings and monthly Glover’s Ledge staff meetings.
• Participating in current outdoor educational programs and promoting use following the goals and objectives of the management plans will also be expected.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is interested in studying any of the following topics: forest management, forest ecology, wildlife ecology, watershed management, educational and GIS applications, landscape ecology, environmental interpretation or a related field, have strong outdoor skills, carpentry skills, machine operation confidence and demonstrated efficiency in completing tasks and good time management skills.

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? Yes

Email: [e-mail]

Position Type: Work Study

Department: Environmental Studies Department