Place-based Project Assistant - P. Bocko [Work Study]

Education Assistant Position

Start Date: 7/1/2026 End Date: 8/22/2026 Number of Positions: One Hours per Week: 15 hrs / week Weekends Required: Rarely Evenings Required: Rarely

Supervisor: Paul Bocko Alternate Supervisor: Carol Renzelman

This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 50% Method to assess remote work: Weekly team meetings to discuss progress on tasks and discuss next steps.

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 (6 hrs.) and developing & leading learning experiences with local citizens, teachers, and students (6 hrs.).
• 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.).

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.

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? Yes

How to Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to supervisor.

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Position Type: Work Study Department: Education