Job Information
YMCA of Greater Seattle BOLD & GOLD Logistics Coordinator in Seattle, Washington
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 creatingequitableand sustainable environments where social justice is woven into everyfacetof 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 OperationsManagerandLogistics Managerto 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 excellentopportunity to obtain field experience and a better understanding of working withyouthoutdoors.
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 & GOLDoffers 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 programruns single-genderand all-genderexpeditions that engage youththroughfrontcountryandbackcountry trips ranging in length from 5 to15days. BOLD & GOLD experiences takeplace inMt 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 atwww.ymcaleadership.org.
What you'll get from working at BOLD & GOLD
Individual membershiptothe YMCA of Greater Seattle.
Free access to mental health resources.
Rapidlyaccruingpaid time off (PTO)
Subsidized ORCA Transit Pass.
Access to discounted gear and equipment through pro deals.
Staffmaybe eligible for a stay bonus for completing their agreement.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing
Coordinate the organization, function, and availability of backpacking, camping, androck-climbingequipment, including clothing, first aid supplies, stoves, backpacks, sleeping bags, and tents.
Collaboratewith staff to pack and prepare all field-going food and equipment.
Facilitateandprovidesupport to instructor teams during thetrip prep,deissue, and debrief process.
Model cultural humility andcelebratediversity, effectively working with people of different identities, backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.
Ensure both a physically and an emotionally safeand inclusiveenvironmentfor 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),locatedin 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 workapproximately 40-50hoursper week on a Thursday-Monday schedule.Approximate schedule will befromMay 28th- September 6th.This includes Logistics Team trainingMay 28th-June 3rd,Backcountry Skills TrainingJune 4th-6th,and All Staff Training which occursJune 9th-18th.
Travel
BOLD & GOLDemployees must be able to commute to the Cascade People’sCenter,309 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109. Parking is not available onsite, but there ispaidpublic parkinglocatedaround the building. The area is serviced by several public bus routes. All travelrequiredfor work will be done in YMCA vehicles.
Code of Conduct for Applicants
Qualifications
What we're looking for in an applicant
Wildernesstripexperienceaseither aparticipant or staffmember.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Desire to learnandapproach challenges with a problem-solving mentality.
High levelof 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, whichprovidethe knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
CurrentWFAand CPR Certification*
CurrentWashingtonState Food Handlers Permit*
- Required by start date
BOLD & GOLD uses 14-passenger mini-buses to transport passengers and equipment to trailheads and campsites. This includes driving on interstates, city streets, and rural roads.
This safety-sensitive role requires transporting clients as “authorized drivers” for the Y. Potential offers will be contingent upon meeting the following conditions: Being 21+, having a valid driver's license for at least three years and possessing a driving record that meets Y standards (no more than two moving violations within the last three years, no significant incidents such as reckless driving, DUI/DWI, no tickets 20+ miles above the speed limit etc. within the last 5 years). You must also pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances, including marijuana.
Preferred Education/Experience
Preferknowledge of andpreviousexperience 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.
Job Locations US-WA-Seattle
Posted Date 6 months ago (11/15/2023 12:41 PM)
ID 2023-15641
Type Seasonal
# of Openings 4
Location YMCA at Cascade People's Center
Category Resident Camp
Address 309 Pontius Ave N
Minimum compensation USD $125.00/Da.