From North Carolina to Alaska to the high Himalayas to Ecuador, The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is a values-based outdoor and adventure education provider for teens and adults interested in personal growth and professional development. NCOAE develops and facilitates professionally guided outdoor experiences to foster an engaged educational community, through personal growth and the acquisition of technical and academic skills.  

NCOAE is seeking a Logistics Coordinator for the 2022 season, to oversee courses and manage trip logistics, as well as work in the field an Instructor as needed, assuring the safety of trip participants while facilitating multi-day adventure education courses in the field.

Must be able to manage risks and assure effective courses, while serving as an educator and role model. Must be able to teach and facilitate NCOAE’s curriculum to teens, and adults, complete documentation accurately and in a timely fashion and lead in pre-trip and post-trip meetings. Additional duties include: facilitating meaningful group experiences and setting an emotionally and physically safe, fun and engaging tone for students to follow.  Housing available as needed.

Major Job Responsibilities & Duties:
• Assist with courses and custom programs throughout the planning, implementation, in-field, wrap-up and evaluation phases.
• Manage and maintain inventories of food, gear, and course supplies. Report course needs to supervisor.
• Follow systems for gear management to ensure easy packing, cleaning, repairing, and inventorying of gear and food.
• Orient staff & interns to equipment, food, and transportation procedures. Maintain expectations with staff about their role in logistical systems.
• Manage pre-trip pack outs and post trip gear de-issues, assuring proper cleaning and handling of all course equipment.
• Communicate in a clear, effective, and timely manner to the Program Director, interns, instructors and other staff.
• Consistently strive to share & receive feedback from co-workers & supervisors.
• Organize and schedule routine vehicle maintenance, including weekly checks, oil changes, tire rotations, & safety inspections.
• Prepare and submit a variety of paperwork, including vehicle logs, inventories, and other reports as requested.
• Respond to field emergencies as needed, including providing emergency transportation, supply delivery, or field supervision.
• Maintain the physical and emotional safety of students, serving as a role model and managing behaviors in a positive manner.
• Assume instructor role and responsibilities for assigned courses, programs and/or trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• 1+ years of experience working with wilderness programs, outdoor education, outdoor recreation, residential summer camps, or related field
• Current Wilderness First Aid certification
• Competency in risk management skills
• Prior experience working in a supervisory role
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Prior to hiring: Satisfactory completion of an NCOAE on-campus instructor training or NCOAE Outdoor Educator Training

Preferred Qualifications:
•At least 1 year prior experience in logistical/support position
•Bachelor’s degree (or working towards) in Outdoor Education, Outdoor Recreation, or related field preferred
•Wilderness First Responder (or ability to obtain preferred)
•Knowledge and passion for NCOAE programs, curriculum and operating philosophy.