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WASHINGTON LOGISTICS MANAGER
Reports to: Program Director Location: Mazama, WA Status: Salaried; Exempt; 7-month position Salary: $42,000 - $48,000 per year, commensurate with experience Anticipated Start Date: March 1, 2024
To Apply
We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities with whom we work and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ identifying folks, and women to apply. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Review of applications will be on a rolling basis and the positions will remain open until filled with a desired start date of May 1, 2024.
To apply, please have your resume and cover letter ready to upload during the application process. In your cover letter, please describe what motivates and excites you about this position and how it connects with your longer-term goals. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
The salary is commensurate with experience within NWOBS’ annual range of $42,000 - $48,000, adjusted for the 7-month Logistics Manager role
The benefits package includes comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance (75% of premium is employer-paid), 120 hours of Paid Time Off in the first year, up to 12 weeks of paid family, medical, or safe leave, and 10 paid holidays each year. To account for the two-month gap in employment, NWOBS will extend benefits through December and January if:
LM commits to return in February of the following year, and
LM continues to pay monthly premium.
Full room and board; amenities include small cabin or weather port shared with one other person, prepared lunch and dinner, rock climbing access and river access; washer and dryer available
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) -- valued at ~$1,000 per case
Comprehensive resource & referral center, including financial, legal, well-being coaching, child-, and eldercare
Free counseling (therapy), 5 sessions per occurrence
24/7 Crisis line
Industry Pro-Deals, discounts from partner brands and other top outdoor gear providers.
50% course tuition discounts for staff and their family members.
Opportunity to apply for discounted technical training, such as Swiftwater rescue, Single Pitch Instructor, and Wilderness First Responder certifications.
Position Summary
The Logistics Manager (LM) oversees the overall logistics management of Northwest Outward Bound’s Washington-based courses. The LM manages specific portions of the programming including: on-site logistical supervision, vehicle fleet management, gear distribution, care and inventory management, supervision of the Cook and the Head Logistics Coordinator, oversight of the purchase of staff and student food, and general basecamp operations. In addition, the LM is an integral member of the Washington Administration Team, providing basecamp leadership, course support, and on-call duties.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
Program Leadership
Collaborate as a member of the Washington Administration Team to determine and fulfill program needs, goals, and directional strategy.
Participate in the administration and delivery of all courses to ensure that course quality remains true to Outward Bound mission and Educational Framework.
Coordinate and ensure follow-through of the feedback system and implementation of change between the field and program team.
In coordination with the Washington Admin Team, plan community events and gatherings.
Ensure that policies and procedures are followed, and staff are held accountable. Coordinate and collaborate with all NWOBS departments to ensure a cooperative and supportive system.
Program Quality and Safety Oversight
Review of risk management processes, documents and systems for areas related to logistics, vehicles, food, and workplace safety.
Participate in our incident command and on-call system. There are times where the LM may be the local incident commander.
Oversight of all transportation systems and on-site coordinator of vehicle training, policy adherence, and implementation of National Transportation Standards.
Maintain NWOBS’ food serving licenses and advise on regulatory changes.
Oversee and maintain occupational health and safety data, including Safety Data Sheets.
Participate in safety reviews as assigned and in internal investigations of significant incidences.
Collaborate with the Program Director to implement basecamp opening/closing schedules and checklists based on program needs and facility functionality.
Site Support
Collaborate with the Washington Admin Team to oversee supervision and coordination of early departures and students who are out of the field.
Participate in seasonal basecamp opening and closing. Participate in daily community meetings and chores. Ensure that all facilities are maintained to the highest standard.
Oversee basecamp facility repair, improvement, and maintenance projects.
Staff Development and Management
Oversee development and implementation of logistics staff training, including Driver Training, and ongoing staff professional development.
In coordination with Head Logistics Coordinator, facilitate regular Logistics Meetings with Logistics Coordinators (LCs).
Mentor, support, and assess Head Logistics Coordinator’s role, responsibility, and job performance.
Collaborate with the Head Logistics Coordinator to develop Logistic Coordinators, facilitating development plan meetings and exit interviews.
Logistics Management
In coordination with Program Director, determine program logistical needs and support systems that remain true to the NWOBS mission, purpose, and values.
Oversight and tracking of vehicles and transportation, gear and equipment, food, and basecamp supplies in alignment with annual program needs.
In coordination with Head Logistics Coordinator, responsible for creating exceptional warehouse and food room organization, operation, and cleanliness.
Ensure proper recording of all financial transactions; coordinate with Program Director and Accounting to ensure accounts payables are processed in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain vendor relations pertaining to NWOBS Logistics Department, including transportation, technology, and gear/food/medical vendors.
2+ years in the field of logistics required and a preference for 2+ years of team management and supervisory experience.
2+ years of experience in the education/outdoor education/experiential learning field or similar combination of experiences and education preferred.
Strong personal motivation, commitment, follow-through, and passion for NWOBS mission.
Experience working with students from a broad range of identities, particularly students with marginalized identities, and the ability to facilitate a positive group environment on course, on base, and in any other NWOBS context.
Willing to actively engage in anti-racist, sexist, ableist, and all other expressions, and continually implement new skills and learning to support the liberation of those within your sphere of influence.
Able to take ownership and practice humility in your personal journey toward building a more inclusive and increasingly safer workplace for all employees.
Possess the interpersonal skills and versatility to effectively build relationships across a broad spectrum, and independently resolve conflict or seek support.
Able to work in a collaborative team environment with diverse groups of people, including field staff, program management staff, and organizational leadership.
Able to have open, honest, and difficult conversations, including the ability to give and receive feedback with direct reports and colleagues.
Awareness of personal biases and the impact (as opposed to intention) that your language, behavior, or assumptions, may have on those around you.
Excellence in organizational skills, development of systems, and prioritizing workload.
Able to remain flexible, adaptable, and open to change in a dynamic work environment.
Excellent driving skills and record. Must have held a driver’s license for at least 5 years and be able to drive large vehicles and trailers.
Minimum current WFR and CPR required or a willingness to acquire prior to start date.
Proficient with Excel and tracking systems.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
About NW Outward Bound School
With over 50 years of innovation in experiential and outdoor education in the Pacific Northwest, Northwest Outward Bound School (NWOBS) continues to change lives through challenge and discovery.
Our transformative and educational wilderness courses are set in some of the most dramatic and stunning parts of the United States. NWOBS facilitates wilderness-based programs in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, and also serves urban youth and schools in the Portland metropolitan area. As an Outward Bound School, we are committed to the core values of compassion, integrity, excellence, equity, and inclusion, and strive to achieve the following outcomes: building character, developing leadership skills, and creating an ethic of social and environmental responsibility.
NWOBS recognizes that there are barriers precluding people with marginalized identities (e.g., black, indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, genderqueer, trans, people from low income communities, rural communities, people with disabilities, and more) from being able to access transformative and inclusive educational experiences. These barriers also prevent people from accessing and having inclusive and culturally relevant experiences in the outdoors. NWOBS believes it has the responsibility, as an educational institution, to dismantle these barriers so that it can fulfill its mission of changing the lives of all who desire a quality outdoor education experience, and not just the lives of those with the privilege of being able to access NWOBS today.
As such, NWOBS aspires to be more reflective of and relevant to the communities in the Pacific Northwest, both within its staff and leadership body as well as its student body.
NWOBS is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of NWOBS to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable law to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, political opinion, national origin, familial status, mental or physical disability, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in all personnel actions.
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