High Sierra Associate Logistics Manager

Organization

Outward Bound California

Job Posted

October 31, 2024

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Job Type

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Remote

No

Careers

Contact Name

Han Bourne

Contact Email

staffing@outwardboundcalifornia.org

Contact Phone

8583663894

Deadline to Apply

Location

Midpines, CA
United States
If you’ve got an eye for details and are looking to work with a tight-knit community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, bring your skills to Outward Bound California as the Associate Logistics Manager. You'll oversee all things logistics (food, gear, transport) with the support of our Logistics Manager.

Summary

Position Description

As the Associate Logistics Manager (ALM), you'll work alongside the High Sierra Administrative Team to support the day-to-day logistics management of our wilderness backpack & rock climbing programs. The ALM is a role model and mentor within the High Sierra community, providing staff mentorship, administrative support, and management of the High Sierra basecamp and programs. The ALM reports to the Logistics Manager and together, they oversee a small team of three to five Logistics Coordinators.

Areas of oversight include: logistics scheduling, logistics staff training and supervision, equipment acquisition and management, driving, vehicle coordination, inventory management, and food program.

Location

This position is located at our High Sierra program base in Midpines, California, in the Sierra Nevada foothills 30 miles east of Yosemite National Park.  High summer temperatures are regularly 80-100+ degrees Fahrenheit. The basecamp has a main building with an office, warehouse, commercial kitchen, program gear sheds, and weather port living quarters (durable fabric structures).

Qualifications
  • Possess 2-3 years experience in the outdoor education/experiential learning field, a Bachelor’s degree, or any similar combination of education and experience
  • Have at least 1 year supervisory experience
  • Adult/Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED
  • Have had a valid US or Canadian driver’s license for at least five years

Visit our website for the full job description. Application open until January 15th or when filled.

Compensation Information

Compensation & Schedule
  • This is an exempt, seasonal salaried position of approximately 6.5 months in length, tentatively scheduled late-March  - Oct 5th
  • Monthly salary ranges from $3,450 - $3,900, depending on experience
Benefits
  • Rustic housing is provided with access to communal bathrooms and kitchen. Food is also provided while on contract at our basecamp.
  • OBCA’s benefits package includes health insurance with employer contribution, PTO, long-term disability and life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and 401(k) plan with 3% match after 1 year from start date
  • Pro Deals, the opportunity to purchase outdoor gear at discounted rates