Summit Steward-MERE – P. Palmiotto [Work Study] Position Available In Cheshire, New Hampshire
Tallo's Job Summary: The Summit Steward-MERE - P. Palmiotto [Work Study] position offers a part-time opportunity starting from 8/23/2025 to 5/1/2026, with 10 hours per week required. Responsibilities include stewardship duties on Mt. Monadnock, engaging with hikers on topics like safety and ecology, and contributing to the conservation of alpine habitats. Strong communication and writing skills are desired qualifications for this role.
Job Description
SUMMIT STEWARD-MERE – P. PALMIOTTO
[ STUDY]
Summit Steward-MERE – P. Palmiotto [Work Study]
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 : letter of interest including how it will enhance your graduate program/area of study and resume : ppalmiottoantioch
Position Type:
Work Study Department:
Environmental Studies
