Logistics Coordinator

Description: American Youth Foundation Mission We dare people to discover and celebrate the very best in themselves and others; inspire them to explore diverse perspectives and complex challenges; and embolden them to live courageously, engaging their full capacity. Job Summary The Logistics Coordinator works with the Four Trails manager and coordinator to prepare and implement the camp’s wilderness trip and adventure program, ensuring the program meets all applicable state and American Camp Association regulations. Campers go on backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, and cycling trips ranging from 2–16 days, with older campers taking on longer and more challenging routes. The Logistics Coordinator oversees the Out Camping Equipment and Out Camping Food spaces and staff working with them to make sure groups are properly equipped when they leave and return gear in good condition when they return. The logistics coordinator is also responsible for managing transportation, both to and from these trips and for other purposes such as staff pick up or emergency response. This role brings experienced leadership to the team, and provides daily guidance, instruction, and encouragement to their logistics staff. Job Locations Merrowvista – Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire Merrowvista necessitates the ability to move through rugged terrain. The Logistics Coordinator lives onsite during staff training and the two camp sessions, including weekends and evenings, to be available 24 hours/day in case of emergency response. Housing and all meals are provided. Staff live in a communal space with other staff, or may occasionally be asked to sleep in a cabin with campers, as necessary. Job Type Seasonal Company Culture The AYF believes that how we act and interact reflects who we are as a community. In practice, at the AYF we value investing in youth, stewarding the environment, encouraging participants and staff to explore and develop their values and beliefs, belonging in community, and growing together. Recognizing the full value of all, the American Youth Foundation affords equal opportunity for employment and program participation to all individuals on the basis of merit and/or eligibility without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Position Responsibilities Program Management and Compliance Review procedures and ensure the trip/adventure program meets all applicable state and American Camp Association regulatory standards. Implement risk management practices to ensure sufficient protocols are instituted. Ensure trips are appropriately routed and planned as it relates to emergency resources, communication points, environmental resources, and risk management. Evaluate program quality and implement improvements as needed. Staff Supervision and Training Train, supervise, and evaluate Logistics and/or Four Trails staff, providing daily support and relevant training. Plan and implement staff training. Offer guidance and coaching to staff on gear maintenance, Leave No Trace protocols, wilderness skills, risk management, and cooking in the backcountry. Support the team through scheduling of in-camp activities, facilitation of program activities, camper behavior management, and consistent feedback. Trip Logistics Prepare logistics for 2–16 day backpacking, canoeing, and cycling trips through rugged terrain to primitive campsites, including issuing/de-issuing gear, packaging food, and supporting resupply trips. Organize and execute the Food Pack Out Program for wilderness trips. Allocate and maintain gear (e.g., bicycles, canoes, tents) for trips, ensuring each trip has the correct equipment; assist in gear repair. Emergency Response Respond to emergencies such as injury, illness, behavioral incidents, and inclement weather 24 hours a day. Serve as an emergency/backup …

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