Project Asst. - Nature Preserve - P. Bocko [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 is seeking two Project Assistants to support the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve. The role combines hands-on trail work, boundary marking, cabin upkeep, interpretive trail maintenance, and signage upkeep while collaborating with a faculty member and peers to plan place-based education.

The position emphasizes learning, sharing skills, and is suitable for students enrolled at Antioch University within the United States, with up to 50% remote work and a start date in

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• The Nature Preserve Project Assistant will assist in the direct management of the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve.
• Duties include trail work (4 hours), boundary marking (2 hours), upkeep of cabin (2 hours), monitoring and maintenance of interpretive trail (3 hours), and upkeep of signage (2 hours).
• Work on a team of one faculty and fellow students to plan and deliver place-based education.
• Develop a public program series for the community and projects with local teachers and students.

Skills

Trail work

Land management

Education experience

Willingness to learn

Job description

* Applicants must be enrolled students at Antioch University living in the United States*

Start Date: 8/30/2026
End Date: 12/12/2026
Number of Positions: Two. There is sufficient work that requires two people.
Hours per Week: Up to 30 hrs. / week, two students.
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: We will have weekly meetings during which progress will be checked and new objectives and tasks will be discussed.

Job Description

• The Nature Preserve Project Assistant will assist in the direct management of the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve.
• Duties include trail work (4 hours), boundary marking (2 hours), upkeep of cabin (2 hours), monitoring and maintenance of interpretive trail (3 hours), and upkeep of signage (2 hours). In addition, the project assistant will work on a team of one faculty and fellow students to plan and deliver place-based education:
• A public program series for the community and projects with local teachers and students (2 hours). Possibility of continuation into additional terms.

Qualifications

• Trail work and land management experience is always 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.

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? No

Position Type: Work Study

Department: Education