Place-based Education Assistant – P. Bocko [work study]

Start Date: 8/28/21
End Date:  12/20/21
Number of Positions:  1
Hours per Week:  10
Weekends Required:  rarely
Evenings Required:  rarely

Supervisor:  Paul Bocko

This position allows for remote work Yes/No:  Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%):  Up to 50%. This will involve place-based activity planning that can be done at home or away from the office.

Method to assess remote work:  We will have weekly staff meetings to check on progress.

Job Description

The Place-based Education Assistant will assist in the planning and implementation of education programming for the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve. Duties include planning & coordinating public programs (1 hr. per week) and developing & leading learning experiences with local citizens, teachers, and students (6 hrs. per week). In addition, the education assistant will work on a team of one faculty and fellow students to do trail work, boundary marking, upkeep of a cabin, monitoring and maintenance of interpretive trail, and upkeep of signage (3 hrs. per week). Possibility for continuation into the Spring 2022 semester.

Qualifications

Experience in education is always a plus. Trail work and land management experience 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 Paul Bocko. Please provide cover letter and up to date resume.

Email:  [email protected]

Position Type: Work Study

Department: Education