BOLD & GOLD Logistics Coordinator

YMCA of Greater Seattle

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$125–$143 Per Year

SKILLS

CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Diversity, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, First Aid, Fishing, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Logistics, Logistics Management, Multicultural, Multilingual, Nonprofit, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Risk Management, Staff Training, Sustainability, Team Building, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Overview We have a strong commitment to equity 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.? Hiring Range: $125.00-$143.00/day Tell me about this job! As Logistics Coordinator, your role is to work in collaboration with the BOLD & GOLD seasonal and full-time team. You will work closely with our Operations Manager and Logistics Manager to ensure that instructors and participants are provided with the necessary resources to be successful. This could be in the form of packing food, repairing equipment, driving, playing games with youth, or consoling a homesick participant. This position provides an excellent opportunity to obtain field experience and a better understanding of working with youth outdoors. ? 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 frontcountry 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.?? Find out more at www.seattleymca.org/boldgold . ? What you'll get from 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 What you'll be doing + Coordinate the organization, function, and availability of backpacking, camping, and rock-climbing equipment, including clothing, first aid supplies, stoves, backpacks, sleeping bags, and tents.? + Collaborate with staff to pack and prepare all field-going food and equipment.? + Facilitate and provide support to instructor teams during the trip prep, de - issue , and debrief process.? + Model cultural humility and celebrate diversity, effectively working with people of different identities, backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.? + Ensure both a physically and an emotionally safe and inclusive environment for youth and staff.? + Other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a seasonal exempt position, and staff are paid a daily rate. Logistics Coordinators will work approximately 40- 50 hours per week on a Thursday-Monday schedule. Approximate schedule will be from late May- early September. This includes Logistics Team training, Backcountry Skills Training, and All Staff Training.? 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. Code of Conduct for Applicants All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements. Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization's abuse risk management standards. Qualifications What we're looking for in an applicant + Wilderness trip experience as either a participant or staff member.? + Excellent organizational and time management skills.? + Ability to work independently as well as within a team.? + Desire to learn and approach challenges with a problem-solving mentality.? + High level of self-awareness and can work in a collaborative setting.? + Commitment to working with diverse groups of youth and staff.? + Strong written and verbal communication skills.?? + Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.? + Current WFA and CPR Certification*? + Current Washington State Food Handlers Permit*? + Leave No Trace 101 Certification* * Required by start date? Preferred Education/Experience + Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful. + Experience with anti-racism practices. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. 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 - Respect - Responsibility - Honesty - Caring - Passion for Excellence 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.

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