BOLD & GOLD Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Compensation : $185.00 / day

The Logistics Manager is responsible for assisting in the management of the systems that support our wilderness-based expeditions. The Logistics Manager works closely with the Operations Manager and other members of the seasonal Leadership Team to ensure that instructors and participants are provided with the necessary resources to be successful and comfortable while on trip. Responsibilities include supervising logistics staff, overseeing food systems, and managing equipment for the BOLD & GOLD summer season.

BOLD & GOLD is dedicated to inspiring courage and confidence in diverse groups of youth through outdoor adventures. As a program of the Camping & Outdoor Leadership branch of the YMCA of Greater Seattle, BOLD & GOLD offers year-round partnership programs and summer expedition experiences. Partnership programs engage with schools, non-profits, and community-based organizations to design and implement transformative outdoor experiences. The summer expedition program runs single-gender and all-gender expeditions that engage youth through front country and backcountry trips ranging in length from 5 to 15 days. BOLD & GOLD experiences take place in Mt Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park, National Forests, Washington State Parks, and local green spaces. Activities include backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, snowshoeing, fishing, art, and teambuilding. The goal of BOLD & GOLD is to increase confidence, courage, emotional intelligence, wonder, and community awareness in our participants. BOLD & GOLD believes these traits are the foundations of leadership and works to inspire participants to develop their own leadership style. BOLD & GOLD prepares young people to be the next generation of leaders through multicultural experiential education in the natural world.

What You Will Get Working At BOLD & GOLD

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Subsidized ORCA Transit Pass.
• Access to discounted gear and equipment through pro deals.

Responsibilities

Work Environment

BOLD & GOLD is based out of the Cascade People's Center (CPC), located in Seattle, WA. BOLD & GOLD courses begin and end at the CPC. BOLD & GOLD programming takes place in remote wilderness locations (national park, national forest, state park land) across Washington State. The Logistics Manager role is primarily office based, aside from participation in staff training, driving, and other field-based support.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50lbs, safely travel over varied terrain (trails, tree roots, boulder / rock fields, shoreline, mud, snow, ice) up to 15 miles per day, be comfortable spending multiple days and / or weeks in a wilderness setting, communicate both verbally and non-verbally with other staff, volunteers, and participants.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a seasonal exempt position, and staff are paid a daily rate. Logistic Managers will work approximately 40-50 hours per week on a Thursday-Monday schedule. The approximate schedule will be from late May to early September. This includes Leadership Team training, Logistics Team training, and All Staff Training which occurs in June.

Travel

BOLD & GOLD employees must be able to commute to the Cascade People's Center, 309 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109. Parking is not available onsite, but there is paid public parking located around the building. The area is serviced by several public bus routes. All travel required for work will be done in YMCA vehicles. This is an Authorized Driver position.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

BOLD & GOLD uses 14-passenger mini-buses to transport passengers and equipment to trailheads and campsites. This includes driving on interstates, city streets, and rural roads. This safety-sensitive role requires transporting clients as "authorized drivers" for the Y. Potential offers will be contingent upon meeting the following conditions : Being 21+, having a valid driver's license for at least three years and possessing a driving record that meets Y standards (no more than two moving violations within the last three years, no significant incidents such as reckless driving, DUI / DWI, no tickets 20+ miles above the speed limit etc. within the last 5 years). You must also pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances, including marijuana.

Preferred Education and Experience

Mission Statement

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

Our Values

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.