Salary: $23-$26 hourly

Trailside Discovery Camp is an award-winning 12-week summer camp for local Alaskans ages 5-14 that offers environmental education and high adventure day programs as well as overnight trips that take campers into Alaskas wilderness. The Logistics Manager will be based out of our TDC warehouse and office space and will be responsible for transporting and taking inventory of equipment and resources for all four of our sites located throughout the Anchorage and Chugiak area. The Logistics Manager will also coordinate with Site Managers, Program Managers, and Instructors to bring and supervise campers on field trips.

Qualifications:

Available for the duration of our summer season
Have a valid drivers license, a clean driving record, and be at least 21 years old
Current First Aid/CPR certifications
Previous management or leadership experience
Previous experience working with kids in a formal or informal setting
Confidence in driving a 15-passenger van with a trailer on city streets and back roads
Ability to work well with other managers, instructors of all ages, and campers ages 8-14
Skilled at time management and prioritizing tasks in order to facilitate the best experience possible for campers at all sites
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Desire to be a part of a diverse team of managers from different life backgrounds
Self-motivated and passionate about our mission of environmental stewardship
Proficiency at using the Google Suite, particularly Google Drive and Sheets
Committed to reflecting the values of Trailside Discovery Camp and The Alaska Center Education Fund by working towards justice, equity, and inclusion in the world of environmental activism - this includes respecting all aspects of human diversity, including race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, and sexual orientation

Preferred Qualifications:

Trailer driving experience
Skilled at high adventures such as mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, and/or canoeing
Knowledge of outdoor recreation activities and interest in developing curriculum for biking, boating and archery programs
Experience camping in the backcountry and willingness to help prepare and unpack for our overnight Quest Trips
Ability to stay a week or so after camp ends to help reorganize supplies and gear, clean out vans, bring high adventure gear to be repaired, etc.

Essential Functions:

Communicating regularly with other managers and promptly responding to them when needed
Driving and managing instructors and camper groups on high adventure field trips on occasion.
Transporting trailers with bikes and boats between sites
Lead campers on high adventure field trips around the Anchorage and Chugiak areas
Receiving and sorting packages of supplies and gear at our warehouse daily
Dispersing supplies to all sites according to Program Manager requests
Being present at the warehouse when needed to help trips prepare and unpack
Cleaning and maintaining high adventure gear
Participation in manager training early May and helping to lead a predetermined portion of general staff training in late May
Being a positive role model for other Trailside staff and campers
Willingness to be flexible and enthusiastically show up wherever needed and perform other duties as assigned
Maintaining American Camp Association standards
Attending mandatory staff training and meetings throughout the summer

Other Job Responsibilities:

Program

Reflecting the values of Trailside Discovery Camp and The Alaska Center by demonstrating environmental stewardship
Upholding Alaska Center Education Fund and Trailside Discovery Camp mission and cultural values by exhibiting cross cultural competency
Working with the Site Managers, Program Managers and Camp Director to provide high quality education experiences to all Trailside Discovery Camp participants
Supporting operations at all four Trailside Discovery Camp sites
Supervising participants and staff and ensuring the safety of all staff and campers
Helping to plan and moderate staff meetings
Coordinating with the Site Managers, Program Managers and Camp Director for the implementation of logistical plans and transportation schedules
Coordinating field trips, gear maintenance, trailer placements, etc.
Maintaining and overseeing the use of supplies and program equipment

Childcare

Recognizing and appropriately responding to hazards and emergencies
Maintaining American Camping Association standards for instructor to camper ratios
Encouraging the personal and social development of children
Working with staff to provide appropriate behavior modification to campers
Moderating concerns between campers, parents and staff

Records

Maintaining accurate records
Taking inventory of new supplies and checked-out gear
Protecting the confidentiality of the participant and staff records

Supervision and Support

The Logistics Manager reports to the Camp Director
This position supports all of the Site and Program Managers as needed

Attendance

Attending prep-week for staff training
Leading parts of staff training
Leading at staff meetings
Completing the entire length of the summer as agreed upon in the contract

Compensation: See our wage schedule based on education and experience.

The Alaska Center Education Fund: Trailside Discovery Camp

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