The Mohonk Preserve protects the Shawangunk Mountains region and inspires people to care for, enjoy, and explore their natural world. The Preserve manages 8,500 acres of the northern Shawangunk Mountains in Ulster County, NY through four integrated programs – Conservation Science, Education, Land Stewardship, and Land Protection, and is a regional model for large-scale conservation planning. We have an annual budget of $4.6 million, 38 year-round staff, over 400 volunteers, and a diverse support base of over 16,000 members. We have a strong and dedicated Land Stewardship department and Ranger staff. Trailhead Assistants work in the Land Stewardship Department and report directly to the Associate Direc