Logistics Coordinator-SWP

Colorado Outward Bound School•Moab, UT

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Outward Bound School (COBS) Logistics Coordinator (LC) is an entry-level, seasonal support role with the Southwest Program in Moab, Utah. The position runs from early May through late August or early September, with possible extension. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager and the Associate Program Director of Logistics, the LC coordinates transportation, gear, and food needs for primarily wilderness-based courses and supports students, instructors, and Course Directors before, during, and after courses. Support includes planning and packing, evacuations, and course debrief paperwork. The LC helps deliver the Outward Bound mission and educational framework, supports safe and high-quality student and staff experiences, and maintains effective logistics systems. The role calls for collaboration, flexibility, hard work, problem-solving, and the ability to develop and implement systems for logistical operations. Driving large vehicles and on 4x4 roads is a common duty; trailer training and long-distance driving with a trailer may also be provided. This position involves extensive outdoor work and participation in course activities, including potentially vigorous activities such as backpacking, rafting, and rock climbing. Days may occasionally last 16 or more hours, particularly in emergencies. Work may take place in poor weather, confined spaces, or at height, and may involve lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Experience working with youth.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Must have held a driver’s license for more than five years and have a clean driving record.
Personal commitment to and working knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Comfort working with a wide range of groups, from youth to executive teams.
Experience in customer service or hospitality.
Ability to work effectively on diverse teams and with people and identities that may differ from one’s own lived experience.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proactive, effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to promote a welcoming and inclusive community culture.
Ability to participate in site and course activities, including vigorous to moderate physical activity such as backpacking, rafting, and/or rock climbing.
Ability to lift, crawl, bend, carry, and pull; occasionally carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather, including occasionally poor weather, and sometimes in confined spaces or at height.
Ability to work occasional long days of up to 16 or more hours, including in emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with outdoor recreation and adventure education programs.
Experience driving large vehicles with trailers.

Responsibilities

Deliver the Outward Bound mission and educational framework through logistics support and educational opportunities for students focused on character development, leadership, and service.
Coordinate course logistics, including transportation, food planning for up to 40 people, and gear management, tracking, and repair.
Provide feedback to help improve course quality and the student experience.
Drive for course events, including operating large vehicles and driving on 4x4 roads; trailer training and long-distance trailer driving may also be provided.
Establish expectations with staff about their roles within logistics systems.
Support vehicle fleet maintenance through vehicle checks and communication of needed repairs.
Follow warehouse and basecamp systems, including packing, cleaning, repairing, and inventorying gear and food.
Participate in the Emergency On-Call System, support evacuations, respond to field emergencies when needed, and follow the Emergency Response Plan.
Follow local operating procedures, safety policies, and emergency procedures in the Field Staff Manual and Employee Handbook.
Communicate clearly, effectively, and promptly with instructors, Course Directors, and other staff, and openly share and receive feedback.
Contribute to a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and community members can feel a sense of belonging.
Support students and staff by participating in site and course activities and maintaining the energy, strength, and focus required.

Benefits

Paid training at a wage of $80 per day.
Post-training wage of $105 per day.
Onsite housing option available.
Meals provided while working with students, with food options available while working out of the warehouse.
Paid training in outdoor education facilitation, backcountry risk management, and 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 completion of training.
Outdoor professional gear discounts.
Ability to borrow gear from the COBS equipment library.
Opportunity for career growth within outdoor education.
Access to an international network of Outward Bound schools and outdoor education professionals, with potential employment at partner schools.