Summit Steward – MERE P. Palmiotto [Work-Study]

Position Type: Work Study

Department: Environmental Studies

Start Date: 5/8/21
End Date:  8/27/21
Number of Positions:  2
Hours per Week:  7
Weekends Required:  Yes
Evenings Required:  No

Supervisor: Peter Palmiotto

This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 10%, writing reports, data compliation

Method to assess remote work: verbal report out, written summary reporting

Job Description

The student in this position will conduct stewardship duties on Mt. Monadnock during weekend days or other high use days. 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. 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.

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.

How to Apply: email supervisor

Email: [email protected]