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Internship & Logistics Coordinator

Title: Internship & Logistics Coordinator

Reports to: Logistics Manager

Job Status: Full-time; Year-round; Exempt

Salary Range: Competitive, based on experience

Position Overview

The Internship & Logistics Coordinator assists the Program Coordinator and Logistics Manager in coordinating office and field-based duties for seasonal interns and handles a wide variety of details pertaining to group and camp programs. The Internship & Logistics Coordinator offers general administrative support to the Logistics Manager, and occasionally leads field-based activities. This position requires sound planning skills, diligent attention to detail, creativity, effective communication, and the ability to facilitate various visiting trip leader requests.

Specific Responsibilities
 

Groups and Logistics

  • Assist Logistics Manager with managing group and camp budgets.
  • Assist Logistics Manager with land use permits and reporting.
  • Coordinate and/or facilitate all aspects of logistics for group visits including but not limited to: transportation arrangements, lodging arrangements, meal arrangements, evening activities, overnight supervision, staff/intern communications and group hospitality
  • Assist Logistics Manager with visiting trip leader request and adjustments.

Intern Management

  • Provide mentoring and training for ASC’s program interns.
  • Oversee, facilitate and coordinate intern skills training for a wide variety of summer and winter outdoor based activities.
  • Ensure that interns are acquiring on-going new skill sets and are developing professionally throughout the internship.
  • Ensure the use of Therapeutic Recreation Model (APIE) as a programming foundation for all intern.
  • Ensure all NCTRC internship requirements are available for all therapeutic recreation interns with assistance of the Logistics Manager.
  • Mentor, oversee and record all winter and summer based skill development.
  • Actively pursue goal of having an independent intern crew capable of high quality facilitation and risk management by week six of each season.
  • Facilitate mid-season and end-of-season intern evaluations.
  • Facilitate recruitment and hiring of interns each season.
  • Communicate with college and university contacts before, during and after a student’s internship regarding academic responsibilities and overall performance.
  • In collaboration with the Facilities and Capital Manager oversee and coordinate housing for interns including but not limited to: supervision of snow removal, monthly cleans, lease agreements, and completion of TAB chores.

Program Support

  • Effectively communicate intern goals and skill development with program staff.
  • Cross-train in key outdoor program skills and act as a facilitator during unexpected guide/staff absences.

Supervisory Requirements
 

  • Assure clients are receiving the best experience and service possible.
  • Adhere to guide and instructor job description duties and ASC staff guidelines.
  • Assist program administration with off-season start-up and close-down.
  • Delegate various responsibilities related to program coordination and logistics requirements as needed.
  • Provide outreach for and oversight of specialized camp-based programs and resources.
  • Follow organization’s policies and applicable laws.
  • Plan, assign and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline interns; address complaints and resolve problems.
  • Provide administrative leadership as needed and support for the Program Coordinator during the weekends.

Education and Experience
 

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in adaptive or therapeutic recreation, outdoor leadership, adventure education or other closely related field.
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred, but not required.
  • A minimum of two years’ experience developing, coordinating and facilitating outdoor adventure programming.
  • Documented experience managing volunteers, seasonal staff or interns.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 

  • Documented technical skills in winter and summer adventure sports; including: alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, ice climbing, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, ropes course, and paddling.
  • Organized, motivated, and able to perform well in fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and able to quickly learn to use new software.
  • PSIA/AASI and/or Adaptive certified and/or certified in key areas of summer based programs (RCC, AMGA, river/raft guiding etc.).
  • Wilderness First Aid certification or higher.
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.

Physical Requirements
 

  • Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk or hear.
  • Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds.
  • Vision requirements include close, distant, color, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

  • Fast-paced, highly interactive office environment with moderate to high noise levels.
  • Regularly required to work outside in cold weather and may be exposed to other weather elements.

Application

  • Please complete the online application at https://cbadaptive.wufoo.com/forms/zmyz4vw0vt7dt6/.
  • We are accepting applications for the Internship and Logistics Coordinator Position February 14 – March 2. Applications received after March 2 will not be considered.

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