Logistics Coordinator-SWP

Description: Organizational Overview The Colorado Outward Bound School (COBS) is a non-profit adventure-based education organization that emphasizes personal growth through challenge and experience. For over 60 years our wilderness courses have focused on inspiring responsibility, teamwork, confidence, compassion, and environmental and community stewardship. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colorado Outward Bound School celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nation of origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is based on qualifications and business needs. Outward Bound has a zero-tolerance policy for incidents of child abuse and neglect and will report any suspected abuse or neglect. Working at the Colorado Outward Bound School means joining a growth-minded community where we are actively creating a more inclusive organizational culture. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion shows up at all levels of the organization – in our trainings, in our meetings, on our courses, and in our daily lives. This work can be challenging at times and we are committed to navigating it together to create a supportive and inclusive environment for our staff and our students. To foster a more welcoming outdoor community for all, we are working to address barriers related to race, culture, socioeconomics, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, geographic location, and mental health. Position Summary The COBS Logistics Coordinator (LC) position is an entry-level support role at the Southwest Program (SWP) in Moab, Utah. It is a seasonal role starting in early May and ending in late August to early September, with possible potential for extension. The LC works under the supervision of the Warehouse Manager and the Associate Program Director (APD) of Logistics and is responsible for coordinating course-related needs for students and staff such as transportation, gear, and food for our primarily wilderness-based courses. LCs also provide support to students, Instructors, and Course Directors before, during, and after course with planning and packing, supporting evacuations, and course debrief paperwork. LCs need to be collaborative, flexible, and hardworking with a commitment to ensuring a safe and quality educational experience for students and staff, which is essential to a successful COBS course experience. An LC must have the ability to problem solve, along with the capacity to develop a vision for logistical operations and be able to implement systems to support that vision. Requirements: Key Duties and Responsibilities Delivers the Outward Bound Mission and Educational Framework through logistics support and providing educational opportunities for students about character development, leadership, and service. Oversees logistical systems that include food planning for up to 40 people; tracking, managing and repairing gear; and providing valuable feedback to continue improving course quality and the student experience. Functions as a driver for course events, where operating large vehicles and driving on 4x4 roads is a common function of the job. Additional trailer training and long-distance driving with a trailer may also be provided. Establishes expectations with staff about their roles within logistics systems. Contributes to the maintenance of our vehicle fleet through vehicle checks and communicating necessary repairs. Follows warehouse and basecamp systems to ensure a high functioning basecamp and program, including packing, cleaning, repairing, and inventorying gear and food. Participates in the Emergency On-Call System by supporting evacuations, responding to field emergencies when needed, and following the Emergency Res…

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