Outdoor Programs Logistics Assistant
Outdoor Programs Logistics Assistant
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Job Description
Position Title:Logistics Assistant
Employment Category:Category H/Seasonal
Permanent/Temporary:Seasonal
Reports to:Director of Outdoor Programs
Exempt/Nonexempt:Nonexempt
Schedule (hours and weeks):2040 hours per week
Location (on campus/hybrid/remote):On Campus
Benefits Eligible:No
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Logistics Assistants are seasonal positions available during Chewonkis summer season. Logistics Assistants (LA) work as members of a team to support participants and staff in Chewonkis summer programs. LAs work with staff and participants through the preparation of food and equipment transportation to and from the field facilitating resupplies and posttrip cleanup. LAs may also be assigned to other tasks as needed to support all of Chewonkis summer programs.
Responsibilities are always varied and at times unpredictable for the LAs. A day at work can consist of anything from driving a trip of participants into the North Maine Woods to repairing broken tents and canoes in addition to working alongside other staff and participants as they learn how to prepare for and wrap up from a trip.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Food and Equipment Management
Assist trip leaders in finding and pulling appropriate gear before each of their trips and as they return
Help trip leaders to return all of their gear posttrip in the appropriate manner
Perform routine equipment maintenance and repair
Monitor and restock food and equipment inventories
Maintain safe food handling standards
Packing Resupplies
Pack and organize food and equipment for resupplies
Periodically serve as the oncall staff member ready to respond to any needs that may arise
Driving (if over 21 years old & approved to drive)
Safely operate 15 passenger vans while often towing canoe trailers in a variety of conditions ranging from interstate highways to dirt roads
Maintain a welcoming positive and supportive culture within the food and gear center (Packout) for all users
Answer questions and problem solve in collaboration with those that use Packout
Ensure Packout area is tidyby training all who use the space and through upkeep/maintenance of areas that have been forgotten or neglected
PREREQUISITES/REQUISITES
Attend required onboarding and training sessions (inperson/on campus).
Drivers license approved by Chewonkis insurance carrierif over 21 and approved to drive
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift up to 50 lb at a time.
Must be able to work in an active outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions.
Attend Chewonki driver training if approved to drive
Attend required onboarding and training sessions
APPROXIMATE 2025 DATES AND SALARY RANGE
Position Start Date: June 13 2025
Position End Date: August 17 2025
Starting Salary:$16 19/hr depending on experience
At this time Chewonki were able to provide room & board for a few positions. Please inquire for details.
Employment Type
Full Time
