Summit Steward-MERE - P. Palmiotto [Work Study] Antioch University New England

Antioch University; Keene (NH); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Antioch University is seeking a work-study student for stewardship duties on Mt. Monadnock. This role involves engaging with hikers, sharing ecological information, and administrative tasks like maintaining web pages and grant writing, all crucial for understanding and conserving mountain habitats.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, positive individual who enjoys climbing mountains and talking to people.
• Strong desire to learn and share cultural and ecological stories of the mountain.
• Strong writing and communication skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stewardship duties on Mt. Monadnock during weekends and high use days.
• In-person discussions with hikers on various educational topics.
• Data collection based on current research projects of MERE.

Skills

Communication

Group dynamic skills

Writing

Job description

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/No: Yes

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

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 as well as 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 programing 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 is 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, 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 letter of interest including how it will enhance your graduate program/area of study and resume

Email: [e-mail]

Position Type: Work Study

Department: Environmental Studies