Outdoor Pursuits Trip Logistics Staff

University of Portland Portal • Portland, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Trip Logistics Staff is the entry-level student employment position in Outdoor Pursuits, ideal for a candidate interested in eventually becoming a trip leader with Outdoor Pursuits. Position reports directly to the Outdoor Pursuits Program Manager. Logistics Staff support the Assistant Trip Leaders & Trip Leaders in planning and leading off-campus trips for student participants on weekends and sometimes on weekdays. This may include logistics, safety and risk management, equipment reservations, meal planning, emergency action plan, weather planning, mapping, transportation planning, and similar. Ideal candidate will commit to at least 3 continuous semesters of availability with the goal of progressing to the Assistant Trip Leader position, and eventually, the Trip Leader Position. Planning work is during the week and trips are most often on weekends, or departing on Friday.

Requirements

• Candidates who are fun, passionate about teaching others, understand and practice good risk management, display good judgement, and have a love of the outdoors are encouraged to apply, even if they don’t have a large amount of outdoor experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Act in a safe and professional manner
• Enthusiasm for OPP and the outdoors
• Ability to complete administrative tasks
• Eligible for Student Employment
• Valid driver’s license and consent to driving record background check required

Nice To Haves

• Technical aspects of outdoor sports & activities, and certification in wilderness medicine can be learned once hired.
• Students with Federal Work Study in Financial Aid package preferred
• Certification in outdoor recreation activities such as: Single Pitch Instructor, Leave No Trace Educator, Swiftwater Rescue, Challenge Course Facilitator, etc.
• Experience working for outdoor youth or adult camp or organization, or personal experience with outdoor recreation activities
• Availability to attend Trip Leader Training— Pending weekend date for September 2026
• Interest in working at the Climbing Wall or Office

Responsibilities

• Support Assistant Trip Leaders & Trip Leaders in planning and leading off-campus trips for student participants on weekends and sometimes on weekdays.
• Assist with logistics, safety and risk management, equipment reservations, meal planning, emergency action plan, weather planning, mapping, transportation planning, and similar.
• Commit to at least 3 continuous semesters of availability with the goal of progressing to the Assistant Trip Leader position, and eventually, the Trip Leader Position.
• Perform planning work during the week.
• Participate in trips that are most often on weekends, or departing on Friday.
• Attend Trip Leader Training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed