Logistics Coordinator - Southwest Program 2026

Colorado Outward Bound School•Moab, UT

69d•Onsite

About The Position

The COBS Logistics Coordinator (LC) is an entry-level support position in the Southwest Program (SWP) of Moab, Utah or the Rocky Mountain Program (RMP) of Leadville, Colorado. It is a seasonal role starting in May and ending in late August to early September depending on whether you are in Leadville or Moab . 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

Personal commitment to, and working knowledge of, the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Experience working in customer service or hospitality.
Ability to effectively work on diverse teams and with a diverse range of people and identities, including those that might be different than your own lived experience.
Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Able to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Proactive and effective communicator and collaborator.
Possess skills to promote a welcoming and inclusive community culture.
Must have held a driver’s license for more than 3 years with a clean driving record that adheres to internal COBS driving criteria.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with outdoor recreation and adventure education programs preferred.
Experience driving large vehicles with trailers preferred.
Experience working with youth.
Certification in First Aid and CPR.
Mental Health First Aid Certification: Available trainings can be found at https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/population-focused-modules/youth/

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 Response Plan (ERP).
Adheres to all local operating procedures, safety policies, and emergency procedures outlined in the Field Staff Manual and Employee Handbook.
Provides clear, effective, and timely communication with Instructors, Course Directors, and other staff.
Committed to openly sharing and receiving feedback from staff.
Committed to building a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated and valued across the COBS community, and our students and staff can feel a sense of belonging.

Benefits

Paid trainings at Training Wage - $80 per day
Post training wage - $105 per day
Onsite housing available
Food options available while working during the busy season. Off season options available when working courses.
Paid training in outdoor education facilitation, backcountry risk management, technical skills
56 hours of sick pay per year
Employee Assistance Program including free counseling sessions
Eligibility for up to $1,000 in professional development funds after first season
Outdoor professional gear discounts
Ability to borrow gear from the COBS equipment library
Opportunity for growth: Almost all Program Managers and Directors began as Instructors or Interns. Pursuing a career in outdoor education is possible at COBS!
Access to a network of outdoor professionals: COBS is part of an international network of Outward Bound schools. Joining our community will open doors to a vast network of education professionals and potential for employment at our partner schools in the US and around the world.