High Sierra Associate Logistics Manager

Position Description

As the Associate Logistics Manager (ALM), you'll work alongside the High Sierra Administrative Team to support the day-to-day logistics management of our wilderness backpack & rock climbing programs. The ALM is a role model and mentor within the High Sierra community, providing staff mentorship, administrative support, and management of the High Sierra basecamp and programs. The ALM reports to the Logistics Manager and together, they oversee a small team of three to five Logistics Coordinators.

Areas of oversight include: logistics scheduling, logistics staff training and supervision, equipment acquisition and management, driving, vehicle coordination, inventory management, and food program. If you’ve got an eye for details and are looking to work with a tight-knit community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, we’d love to see your application.

Compensation & Schedule

• This is an exempt, seasonal salaried position of approximately 6.5 months in length, tentatively scheduled late-March  - Oct 5th
• Monthly salary ranges from $3,450 - $3,900, depending on experience

Benefits

• Rustic housing is provided with access to communal bathrooms and kitchen. Food is also provided while on contract at our basecamp.
• OBCA’s benefits package includes health insurance with employer contribution, PTO, long-term disability and life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and 401(k) plan with 3% match after 1 year from start date
• Pro Deals, the opportunity to purchase outdoor gear at discounted rates

Location

This position is located at our High Sierra program base in Midpines, California, in the Sierra Nevada foothills 30 miles east of Yosemite National Park.  High summer temperatures are regularly 80-100+ degrees Fahrenheit. The basecamp has a main building with an office, warehouse, commercial kitchen, program gear sheds, and weather port living quarters (durable fabric structures).

Who We Are

We are Outward Bound California (OBCA). Through challenging outdoor experiences, we teach social-emotional skills like teamwork, leadership, confidence, and compassion. We offer a wide range of programs, including high/low ropes activities at our San Francisco Challenge Course and multi-day rock climbing/backpacking trips in the High Sierra or Joshua Tree. Our programs help our participants (ages 12+, including adults and veterans) embrace challenges and reflect on how they want to contribute to their communities and the world. 

We are a part of the Outward Bound USA network with a 60-year history in the US as a leading provider of outdoor education. OBCA is a non-profit and is committed to increasing access for those who have traditionally been excluded from outdoor spaces. We work towards this goal with our 40 community partners and by offering scholarships to more than half of our students. Keep learning more about us here.

Equity and Inclusion Statement

OBCA strives to create an equitable and inclusive culture where all staff members feel respected for their identities and lived experiences. We work to build a culture where we are always learning and growing toward a vision for equity and belonging for all staff. We are looking for team members who can actively join us in this process. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ+ identifying folks, and women to apply.  

Who You Are

Outward Bound California does not expect every applicant to have every skill and qualification listed here. If you have 75% of the following qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Knowledge & Skills

• Passionate about Outward Bound’s mission, programs, and course activities
• Experienced in project and program management with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Works both independently and cooperatively, prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Effective communicator with an ability to give and receive both positive and constructive feedback
• Proficient with G Suite (Gmail, Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Meet, and Calendar)
• Experienced in equipment repair and maintenance 
• Has a deep understanding and personal commitment to equity and inclusion in the outdoors

Education & Work Experience

• Possess 2-3 years experience in the outdoor education/experiential learning field, a Bachelor’s degree, or any similar combination of education and experience
• Have at least 1 year supervisory experience

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable with general camping skills and camping in mountain environments
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 60 lbs
• Comfortable sitting or standing at a desk or computer 50% of the time or greater
• Comfortable working on their feet in logistics warehouse 30% of the time
• Able to travel to front country course areas or other OBCA base camps 10% of time
• Able to work long hours doing physically and mentally intensive work
• Able to act with compassion, maintain composure, exercise sound judgment, and assess and mitigate risk under periods of stress

Required Current Licenses & Certifications (by Start Date)

• Adult/Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED
• Have had a valid US or Canadian driver’s license for at least five years

Additional Requirements (by Start Date)

• 21 years of age or older
• Willing to authorize a federal & Live Scan background check, MVR check, and provide current (within the last 4 years) negative TB screen or test results upon hire (cost of all paid for or reimbursed by OBCA)

Bonus if you…

• Have prior experience at Outward Bound or other wilderness expeditionary programs (NOLS multi-day course or equivalent)
• Competent in driving trailers up to 12ft in length
• Have mechanical knowledge of automobiles and experience troubleshooting basic issues
• Hold a current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification

Responsibilities

Logistical Support

• Ensuring warehouse organization, operation, and cleanliness
• Oversee and acquire equipment: manage resources across the season to ensure equitable and proper distribution and use by staff and students
• Manage all on-site equipment repairs
• Support courses in front country setting as needed, including but not limited to: driving transports, mentoring staff, and evacuating students
• Assess and adapt logistical systems and paperwork before, during, and after the program season
• Collaborate with other departments to meet the needs of students, including Student Services and other Program Teams
• Manage and update the Logistics Resources page of Google Sites
• Uphold community standards and liaise between community and administrative team
• In Logistics Manager absence, oversee (including but not limited to): vehicle scheduling and maintenance; food ordering and food program maintenance; serving as point person of on base, supporting logistics staff, and submitting payroll to Program Director

Logistics Staff Management

• Assist with coordination of Logistics Technical and Travel Trainings to ensure training quality and continuity
• Manage development process for logistical staff: provide quality feedback; mentor staff in areas of development; conduct regular check-ins
• Support Logistics Coordinators and interns: prepare and oversee warehouse day task lists for staff not actively supporting courses
• Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for logistics staff

Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure logistics staff compliance with the Outward Bound Field Policies and Procedures (OBFPP) and all Charter Local Operating Policies and Procedures
• Oversee food room operations 
• Provide high quality training and assessment for organization drivers of full ton trucks and trailers
• Participate in critical incident response which might require after work hours and could happen during scheduled time off
• Uphold Outward Bound’s zero-tolerance policy for incidents of child abuse and neglect as protecting our minor students against abuse and neglect is of the highest priority

Base Support

• In coordination with the Management Team, support all facility needs, including basecamp/warehouse opening and closing, general maintenance, and community gatherings

Business Management

• Oversee the procurement, inventory, and budget of gear, first aid, and office supplies throughout the season
• Project manage annual, post-season equipment inventories
• Process financial transaction in accordance with OBCA expectations and standards

Outward Bound California is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Outward Bound California also promotes respect for all people, and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics.