Organization

The Colorado Outward Bound School (COBS) is a non-profit adventure-based education organization that emphasizes personal growth through challenge and experience.  For over 60 years, our wilderness courses have focused on inspiring responsibility, teamwork, confidence, compassion, and environmental and community stewardship.

Summary

COBS seeks to hire a collaborative, organized, creative and hard-working member of our logistics team! The Rocky Mountain Logistics Manager will support our mission and programing capabilities through direct coordination of program and basecamp logistics, including vehicles/transportation, warehouse, gear/equipment, basecamp/course supplies, and food. They will support COBS’s program logistical needs through implementation of systems and inventory tracking, as well as purchasing of gear, supplies, transport, and food. The Logistics Manager is responsible for the supervision, training, and scheduling of Rocky Mountain Program logistics staff. They report to the Associate Program Director (APD) of Logistics, working closely with the Program Director, while serving on the Program Leadership Team.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Colorado Outward Bound School celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nation origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is based on qualifications and business needs.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate as a member of the Rocky Mountain Program Team to determine and fulfill program needs, goals, and weigh in on decisions.
• Manage assigned logistics systems to ensure appropriate inventory of food, supplies, and gear to meet program needs while meeting policy, budget, time and/or personnel restrictions.
• Work with APD of Logistics in tracking gear, food, vehicle, supplies, and first aid inventories.
• Supervise, train, support, and develop Warehouse Manager, Logistics Coordinators, and Interns.
• Work with APD of Logistics in pre-season planning of scheduled courses and itineraries. Advise on anticipated logistical needs and complete course planning sheets.
• Develop and assign drive schedules.
• Participate in delivering logistics and driver trainings and tracking certified drivers.
• Support scheduling and communication with third party transportation vendors.
• Manage on-site equipment repair and advise on equipment conditions and needs.
• Oversee vehicle checks and vehicle maintenance and support with repair/maintenance needs.
• Assist APD of Logistics in tracking and reporting expense invoices and receipts.
• Assist APD of Logistics with vendor relations pertaining to COBS logistics department, including transportation, technology, and gear/food/medical vendors. Ensure vendor agreements are in place prior to each operating season.
• Work with program team to ensure basecamp upkeep, standards, and systems.
• Support ordering/purchasing of gear, basecamp and first aid supplies, and food based on program needs.
• Work with facilities team to conduct basecamp opening/closing procedures.
• Support and advise on field and base food inventory and systems to ensure they meet student and staff dietary needs, while maintaining budget criteria.
• Advise on logistics training systems and manuals and support with manual updates and maintenance.
• Provide direct support to courses, fulfilling the logistics coordinator role as assigned.
• Support with logistics and hosting of guests and events. Examples include Trail 100, special groups, service projects, board meetings, etc.
• Participate in the Rocky Mountain Program emergency on-call system.
• Follow and uphold all Colorado Outward Bound School policies and procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• Logistics experience with some field-based adventure-programming experience.
• Previous management or supervisory experience.
• Personal commitment to, and working knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion work. 
• Knowledge and experience with outdoor recreation and adventure education programs preferred.
• Possess skills to inspire and promote a positive and inclusive team culture. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.).
• Strong communicator and collaborator while working both independently and cooperatively.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, productive relationships with students/clients, vendors, colleagues, and supervisor.
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent driving skills and record.
• Commitment to obtaining a Wilderness First Responder certification.
• Familiarity utilizing cloud-based software systems that plan, track, and report data.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Based in Leadville, CO, the position supports remote wilderness courses throughout Colorado and Utah.
• Frequent work outside, including inclement weather conditions such as heat, rain, snow, and cold.
• Occasional paticipation in vigorous to moderate physical activity including but not limited to camping, backpacking, etc.
• Work at computer up to 60% of time. Work in warehouse and field support up to 40% of time. 

Ability to bend, lift, kneel, crawl, pull and carry up to 65lbs.

Compensation and Benefits

• 11-month, full-time position (generally off mid-December through mid-January)
• Salary Range: $40,500- $45,000, based on experience.
• Benefits eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance, where COBS pays a significant amount towards health care premiums and provides employer paid short and long term disability coverage and basic life insurance. 
• 401k with match eligibility after one year in the position.
• 20 days of PTO per year, plus one additional day per year of service.
• ProDeal eligible