Ely Logistics Manager

Voyageur Outward Bound School•Ely, MN

just now•$47,000 - $64,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Manager (LM) provides leadership, administration and management of the logistics systems for the Ely base camp. Areas of oversight include food, equipment purchasing and repair, management of a yearly budget. The LM also assists in providing leadership at Homeplace, and is an integral member of the Homeplace community.

Requirements

Strong leadership, organizational skills and attention to detail.
Flexible, adaptable patient, and open to change.
Strong personal motivation, initiative, follow through and commitment.
Knowledge of OB programs and skill requirements.
Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as a team member.
Able to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Very strong and effective communicator, both written and oral.
Proficient with PC in Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive tools
Equipment repair and maintenance experience (sewing, boat repair, stoves, skis, etc).
Excellent driving skills and record.
2 - 3 years of experience in the outdoor education / experiential learning field.
Outward Bound or other wilderness expeditionary experience (OB, NOLS multi-day course or equivalent) required.
Management experience required.

Nice To Haves

VOBS on-course experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage up to 12 expedition groups starting or ending courses on the same weekend.
Supervise, support, and develop the Head Logistics Coordinator (HLC) and logistical staff.
Hire 2 seasonal Logistics Coordinators every year, and assist the HLC in managing their daily and weekly schedules.
Participate in the systems of incident command, Local Emergency Response Plans, and Local Operating Procedures for courses running out of Ely.
Participate in daily basecamp chores including dishes, bathroom cleaning, snow shoveling, and other tasks.
Conduct pre-season review of scheduled courses and itineraries and schedule anticipated logistical needs.
Manage logistics systems of Ely to ensure the appropriate levels of food and equipment are purchased and maintained for courses.
Participate in picking cages, repairing gear, doing laundry, and check ins with students.
Manage issuance and inventory of drug kits and satellite phones.
Refine and maintain Trips organization and paperwork to ensure easy packing, cleaning, repairing, and inventorying of gear and food.
Develop and refine user-friendly, comprehensive tools for the logistical work of a course.
Participate and manage on-site equipment repair and provide guidance to logistics and field staff on equipment conditions and needs.
Create and uphold facilities (Trips building) organization, efficient operation and cleanliness.
Work directly with 50+ vendors to build relationships that support the needs of the program, in charge of a $130,000 annual budget.
Manage and participate in Ely’s annual computerized equipment inventories.
Manage payroll for HLC and any persons doing logistical work.
Work with the Finance Department to ensure timely payment of invoices and tracking of expenses.