Department: Program
Reports To: Program Director
FLSA Status: Seasonal Exempt
Location & Timeframe: Pisgah Forest, NC; April 20, 2023 - October 15, 2023
Supervises: Assistant Logistics Manager, Logistics Coordinators
Summary:
Founded in 1967, North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS) is a charter member of the leading outdoor education network in the world. Our wilderness courses, from the mountains of North Carolina to the shores of South Florida to the peaks of South America, deliver our mission to change lives through challenge and discovery.
The Logistics Manager (LM) position is a basecamp leadership role that supports the Program Director (PD). The LM is responsible for the day to day operations of the logistical department by supporting the basecamp and courses in the field. This includes the management and supervision of all warehouse and logistics facilities, upkeep and organization, gear packing, and overseeing the ordering and maintenance of gear; food hut duties of ordering food and consumable items, upkeep and organization, and food packing; and basecamp duties of vehicle upkeep, town runs, and crew transportation.
For eligible candidates, this position can be done as part of the NCOBS Fellowship for BIPOC Staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the base leadership team in maintaining a positive and professional work environment and living community at base camp.
• Establish and maintain a positive working environment within warehouse and food hut and other logistical work spaces.
• Assist the PD in base camp opening and closing for the season.
• Maintain exceptional warehouse and food room organization, operation, and cleanliness.
• Train logistics coordinators, including training staff on the risk management and safety practices associated with the base's warehouse, food hut, and all routine logistics duties.
• Create, with consultation from the PD and/or NCOBS Safety Director, appropriate risk management plans for any new logistics duties or non-routine logistics operations.
• Enforce safety policies, procedures, and practices for the base's warehouse, food hut, and other logistics work spaces and duties.
• In conjunction with the program director and director of safety, monitor, and address safety issues related to logistics staff physical work spaces.
• Work cooperatively with PD and program staff to ensure that the logistical needs of courses and base camp facilities are met.
• Manage student needs, dietary needs and allergies, and appropriate menu design. This may include assisting field staff with appropriate menu design or designing the menu for a course
• Work with Facilities Director to ensure logistics workspaces and operations meet OSHA workplace health and safety guidelines.
• Work with the NCOBS Program Resource Manager (PRM) to ensure quantity and quality of field equipment is sufficient to meet the needs of current and projected courses.
• Work with the PRM to ensure all necessary purchases are made prior to and during each season; assist PRM in managing the field equipment and program supplies budget including reviewing and coding applicable receipts.
• Work with PRM or designee to facilitate seasonal gear and food transfers between basecamps and complete an inventory at season end.
• Manage all repairs and maintenance of field equipment.
• Oversee the issue and de-issue of gear, including the inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with food vendors and suppliers.
• Track, report, and manage all expenses for the logistics department.
• Manage the scheduling of the base camp vehicle fleet and assist site manager with vehicle maintenance and site manager’s responsibilities.
• Train, supervise, and schedule logistical coordinators.
• Maintain documentation of all logistics systems as a resource for successors of the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications: *

• Have held a valid driver's license for at least 5 years and can pass a Motor Vehicle Record check.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Full vaccination against Covid-19.
• Minimum one year working for Outward Bound or related programs. Preference given to candidates with prior logistics management experience.
• Personal and professional values consistent with the NCOBS mission, values, and principles.
• Strong knowledge of Outward Bound history, standards, and programs.
• Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van with a box trailer; Must possess a clean motor vehicle record.
• Experience with community living.
• Able to participate in all base activities; Able to lift 75 pounds.
• Current WFA and CPR at minimum; WFR and CPR preferred.
• Able to give and receive timely, effective oral and written feedback.
• Effective leadership, supervisory, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong personal initiative, motivation, and resourcefulness.
• Strong presentation, writing, and computer skills.
• Business management skills including budget tracking and management.
• Cooperative attitude and ability to be flexible.

Compensation and Benefits:

• This position requires 22 days/month of work. Salary is a per-diem rate of $140/day.
• Training days paid at $75/day.

• Housing provided (rustic cabins, sometimes shared). Laundry and wifi included.
• Meals provided, as well as access to industrial kitchen.
• Use of NCOBS program equipment.
• Ability to attend professional development trainings for rock climbing and white-water canoeing at no cost.
• Base camps with expansive recreational opportunities nearby.
• Pro-purchase deals with outdoor-industry gear retailers.

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Location Details*:
Facilities
The N.C. Mountains base camps are comprised of several buildings including larger office and warehouse structures that support the wilderness operations of the school. Base camps are approximately 30-45 minutes from the nearest town and embody a community living environment.
Housing
You will be assigned a staff cabin space that you will have to yourself or share with one staff member. Staff cabins are rustic but comfortable; laundry, showers, internet, a group kitchen, and recreational spaces are all available at the base camps.
Food
Daily meals are provided. lunch and dinner are made each day by the Kitchen Manager. While all food is provided, staff are expected to make their own breakfast.

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Applicants will be informed of their status whether advanced to an interview or declined. Thank you for your patience with our responses during this busy hiring season!_
The North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS) prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, qualified individuals with a disability on the basis of the disability, or any other category which may be protected under applicable local, state or federal law. NCOBS promotes respect for all people, and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics nor on differences based on gender identity or expression.

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Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $140.00 per day

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