Ely Logistics Manager

Voyageur Outward Bound School • Ely, MN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Manager provides leadership, administration, and management of logistics systems for the Ely base camp, including food and equipment purchasing and repair, and management of an annual budget. The role also helps provide leadership at Homeplace and is an integral member of the Homeplace community. This is an on-site position at Homeplace in Ely, Minnesota, year-round, working five days per week.

The manager leads logistics for expedition groups, supervises and develops logistics staff, oversees the purchasing and maintenance of food and equipment, and supports course operations. The position also manages vendor relationships, annual equipment inventories, payroll for logistics staff, and expense tracking with the Finance Department. Daily base-camp chores and hands-on logistics work are part of the role.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position working 12 months per year. The salary range is $47,000–$64,000. Candidates with the minimum experience may be offered a salary in the lower half of the range.

Requirements

• Strong leadership, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Flexibility, adaptability, patience, and openness to change.
• Personal motivation, initiative, follow-through, and commitment.
• Knowledge of OB programs and skill requirements.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Very strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with PC-based Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive tools.
• Experience repairing and maintaining equipment such as sewing gear, boats, stoves, and skis.
• Excellent driving skills and driving record.
• Two to three years of experience in outdoor education or experiential learning.
• Outward Bound or other wilderness expeditionary experience, such as an OB or NOLS multi-day course or equivalent.
• Management experience.
• Ability to participate in strenuous physical activity, including about 7,000–10,000 steps daily during the busy season.
• Ability to lift and move at least 40 pounds, navigate stairs, and stand for long periods.
• Ability to sit at a desk or computer for 30% or more of the time.

Nice To Haves

• VOBS on-course experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage logistics for up to 12 expedition groups starting or ending courses on the same weekend.
• Supervise, support, and develop the Head Logistics Coordinator and logistics staff.
• Hire two seasonal Logistics Coordinators each year and assist the Head Logistics Coordinator with their daily and weekly schedules.
• Participate in incident command systems, Local Emergency Response Plans, and Local Operating Procedures for courses running out of Ely.
• Participate in daily base-camp chores, including dishes, bathroom cleaning, snow shoveling, and other tasks.
• Review scheduled courses and itineraries before the season and plan anticipated logistical needs.
• Manage Ely logistics systems to ensure appropriate food and equipment are purchased and maintained for courses.
• Participate in picking cages, repairing gear, doing laundry, and checking in with students.
• Manage issuance and inventory of drug kits and satellite phones.
• Maintain and improve Trips organization and paperwork to support packing, cleaning, repairing, and inventorying gear and food.
• Develop and refine user-friendly, comprehensive tools for course logistics.
• Perform and oversee on-site equipment repairs and advise logistics and field staff about equipment conditions and needs.
• Maintain the organization, efficient operation, and cleanliness of the Trips building.
• Manage relationships with more than 50 vendors and oversee an annual budget of $130,000.
• Manage and participate in Ely’s annual computerized equipment inventories.
• Manage payroll for the Head Logistics Coordinator and others performing logistics work.
• Work with the Finance Department to ensure timely invoice payment and expense tracking.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Group Term Life insurance.
• Long Term Disability coverage.
• Accidental Death coverage.
• Paid and floating holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Access to Minnesota Paid Leave.
• Eligibility for a 403(b) retirement plan with a 2% employer match.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Pro deals offering the opportunity to purchase outdoor gear at discounted rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed