Rations Assistant

Nols • Lander, WY

312d • $13 - $15

About The Position

Rations Assistants at NOLS Rocky Mountain operate in the rations (field food) department. Rations Assistants work on a team to pack bulk food for NOLS field courses. The team also aims to promote a friendly, inclusive, and welcoming environment for students, field faculty, staff, and community members. Applicants must have legal working rights in the United States. Location: NOLS Rocky Mountain campus in Lander, WY. No employee housing is available. Position type: Seasonal, May/June - August/September 2025. Start date: May or June 2025. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available at a special NOLS rate to seasonal employees.

Requirements

• Desire to learn about bulk field rations, cooking, and nutrition.
• Enjoys detail-oriented work and strives for excellence.
• Able to stay engaged during repetitive tasks.
• Dependable.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to work effectively on a team and follow through with tasks independently.
• Positive, friendly approach to student-service.
• Committed to serving people with special dietary needs (e.g. Celiac, vegan, peanut allergy) with care and excellence.
• Able to lift and carry 50+ lbs (items such as bags of flour, full duffle bags, and full coolers).
• Willing to accommodate flexible work hours/schedules including early mornings, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Pack bulk food for Rocky Mountain field expeditions.
• Perform repetitive and detail-oriented prep tasks.
• Accurately bag and divide course rations and re-rations.
• Receive and put away food orders.
• Facilitate rationing sessions with faculty and students.
• Maintain a clean and orderly rations facility.
• Assist faculty and students in the de-issuing process.
• Assist with public, student, and instructor food sales.
• Provide timely and growth-oriented feedback to supervisor and co-workers.
• Support other departments across the RM as the schedule allows.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available at a special NOLS rate to seasonal employees.
• Accrued leave that may be used for many HR-approved reasons throughout the season.
• Access to counselors that are available 24/7 to assist employees with work-life balance concerns.
• Fantastic employee discounts on top outdoor gear brands.
• Discounts on NOLS Courses for you and your family.
• Free outdoor equipment rentals at various locations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services