Gear and Logistics Support

LOGISTICS

• Assist the logistics team in planning all logistics for the set of trips assigned. This includes lodging, transportation, gear, activities, backcountry routes, hygiene stops, food shopping, and more. 
• Provide Trip Leaders with all resources needed for successful program execution during staff training (before the summer season) and throughout the summer.
• Create, collect, manage and track student paperwork required for each program. 
• Work with the Director of Operations and other members of the Leadership Team to create and improve systems that contribute to the successful execution of WA programs. 
• Provide consistent, informed, and professional support to all groups in the field regarding the logistics of their program, subcontractor relationships, itinerary wrinkles, etc. primarily via phone when trips are in the field. 
• Provide consistent, informed, and professional support to all groups in the field regarding issues outside of logistics including, but not limited to, group dynamics, student behavior, trip leader working relationship, parent feedback, administrative needs, etc. 
• Support any Jackson-specific needs including gear maintenance and repair, vehicle maintenance, facilities duties, vehicle and/or gear shuttles, and any other assigned duties as they come up during the contract period. 
• Daily management of all summer Trip Updates and photo management during the program season including collecting photos from trip leaders in the field, managing photo organization, posting photos on time daily for parents, and following up when necessary with specific trip leaders, groups, parents, etc., regarding photo needs and requests. 
• Any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Operations or any other member of the WA Leadership Team.
• The work of the seasonal logistics team member is far reaching. At one moment you might be supporting a trip with logistics. At another point, you may be assisting at Base Camp or Camp New Fork. All members of the summer team are expected to approach their work with the highest degree of professionalism, flexibility, and competence.

RISK MANAGEMENT & STAFFING

• Participate in the On-Call Team during the length of the contract. On-Call Team members are required to be available outside of the regular work day (6pm-7am) to respond to any emergencies or time sensitive issues when the office is closed. The assigned on-call member is responsible for managing all incoming requests during this time period (6pm-7am) and therefore must maintain stable cellular and wifi service and be available to assist at any time unimpaired. 
• Participate in the on-going training of the summer staff team including staff training  (two weeks at the beginning of the summer), continual coaching throughout the summer, and engagement after the summer.
• Utilize WFR experience to provide guidance to trips in the field experiencing medical situations including treatment, internal and external communication, and follow-up.

GEAR

• Assist the Director of Operations in gear management, including storage, maintenance, budgeting, and procurement.
• Organize Gear Allocation and decommission events at the start and end of our operating season. Including the preparation of trip duffles and equipment lists for relevant trips.
• Support trip leaders with gear checks and gear replacement before they are in the field to ensure trip groups have the smoothest possible experience. 
• Assemble staff boxes for all trip groups.
• Coordinate the movement of gear from various locations to trip destinations at the beginning of the summer and reverse coordination at the end of the season.
• Act as the liaison for gear purchases during trips.
• Assist in the setup of Base Camp. Perform a daily Base Camp walkthrough.
• Assist, when necessary, in the gear and facility at Camp New Fork.