Colorado Expedition Logistics Support (Part-time)
For over 20 years, Avid4 Adventure has empowered kids to live active outdoor lifestyles through our unique outdoor programming. We have camps based throughout Colorado (Louisville) and California (Menlo Park) Our Candidate Help Center is here to help you find the best program, location, and position for you!
Our Expeditions Program is looking for an entry-level Expedition Logistics Support to ensure our field expeditions go off without a hitch! Our Logistics Support staff help with the preparation of equipment, food, gear, and inventory for our five-day backcountry trips. You will love this job if you’re a highly organized, motivated outdoors enthusiast looking for a fun, rewarding summer opportunity.
Important Details
Work Schedule: About 20 hours/week; In order to support trips leaving on Sunday and returning on Friday’s, Logistic Support staff are asked to work Thursday - Sunday.
Position Duration: Training begins June 2. Programs run from Jun 7 through August 8.
Compensation: Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting hourly rate: $19.29/hour
Relevant Certification Bonuses
Wilderness First Aid: $100
Wilderness First Responder: $350
Additional bonuses: $100 - $400 per certification!
In this role you will
Work with the Expeditions Food Manager to manage weekly food pack outs for regional
Expedition Trips including inventory, purchasing, and dietary restriction planning
Lead the weekly de-issue process at the end of Expeditions for both gear and food
Perform repairs on gear to ensure campers have stellar and safe trips- including tents, stoves, bikes, etc.
Send trips out with clean, functioning, and well maintained gear
Perform admin work (updating spreadsheets, ordering food online; gather data from registration system) and make real time changes to enhance the program
Your Background
Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of training with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Experience with cooking in the backcountry required; experience with repairing camping gear preferred
Minimum of Basic/Community First Aid & CPR prior to the start of camp. (WFA/WFR preferred, but not required)
Have reliable transportation to move food and gear between locations
Our Interview Process
After you submit an application, here is what you can expect next:
Step 1: We review your application for qualifications
Step 2: Invitation to complete a one-way video interview
Step 3: 40-minute live virtual interview and submit three references (personal and/or professional)
Final decision!!
This process moves quickly so be ready to hear from us shortly after you submit your application.