Logistics Coordinator

Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Logistics Coordinator provides logistical support for our summer programs (5 two-week expeditions).  This includes:

• Packing gear: tents, backpacks, stoves, sleeping bags, pots & pans, etc.
• Packing food: lots and lots of food!
• Assisting with transportation (shuttling the bus, driving a re-supply, picking up the van, etc.)
• Issuing gear loans to girls and instructors (keeping track of what goes out / comes in)
• Facilitating course starts & graduations at the Women’s Building: registration, errands, etc.
• Leading / delegating to volunteer “fairies” and Assistant Instructors help with logistics.
• Facilitating course end clean-up with girls and instructors in the field
• Washing laundry
• General gear care & maintenance: cleaning, repairing, replacing gear as necessary
• Taking initiative to improve on systems in place for logistics and gear room.
• Inventorying all gear at the end of the summer gear: offering recommendations
• Communicating with supervisor & coworkers: including check-ins & self evaluations.

Our ideal candidate will have a flexible approach to work hours/schedule understanding that the gear and food has got to get done before a course can leave. This means:

• Working some long days in the office packing up food and gear
• Working many weekend days for course starts and finishes
• Working several long days in the field doing course re-supplies: with some possible overnights

Requirements:

• Experience with and an interest in logistics and food packing for outdoor programs
• Minimum age: 21 with valid drivers license
• Knowledge and experience in using and maintaining backpacking gear, tents, stoves, etc.
• Familiarity with backcountry cuisine
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience and appreciation of working collaboratively with others
• Wilderness First Aid (or WFR) certified a plus
• A passion for working with empowering girls and women.

Desired characteristics

• Self motivated
• Resourceful
• Positive
• Fun / Sense of humor
• Flexible / Adaptable

Position Dates
Full-time: May 19 – Sept 19, 2008  (Required In-field Staff Training: May 29-June 3)

Benefits:
Salary: $1800-2000 monthy (four month position) 
Working in a fun, passionate, and lively work environment on a high quality, girl-centered outdoor program, and positively impacting the lives of 11-14 year-old girls!
Women of color strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and a cover letter to Sarah Heath, Program Manager.
sarah@girlventures.org
tel: 415.864.0780 ext. 304
fax: 415.861.3464