Nature Preserve Project Assistant – P. Bocko [work study]

Position Type: Work Study

Department: Education

Start Date: 1/3/22
End Date:  5/6/22
Number of Positions:  1
Hours per Week:  10
Weekends Required:  rarely
Evenings Required:  raely

Supervisor:  Paul Bocko

This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%):  Approximately 25%. Remote work includes planning, web-based research, upkeep of records regarding use of preserve, communication with Project Manager and fellow project assistant.

Method to assess remote work: We have weekly meetings and work is monitored and assessed then.

Job Description

The Nature Preserve Project Assistant will assist in the direct management of the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve. Duties include trail work (3 hours), boundary marking (1 hour), upkeep of cabin (1 hour), monitoring and maintenance of interpretive trail (2 hour), and upkeep of signage (1 hour). 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 for continuation into the Summer 2022 term. NOTE: This job may have the possibility to be a NON-workstudy job. Don’t hesitate to ask.

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.

How to Apply:  Contact supervisor. Provide cover letter and resume.

Email: [email protected]