About Us: 

 

NYC Outward Bound Schools (www.nycoutwardbound.org) is a nonprofit organization that transforms schools and changes lives by bringing out the best in students, teachers, and school leaders throughout New York City.

 

We operate a citywide network of public schools, in partnership with the City’s Department of Education, which primarily targets students from underserved neighborhoods. Our schools, which use the national EL Education model, feature rigorous learning experiences, both in and out of the classroom, and are built upon a culture of high achievement and mutual support. In addition, we provide students at our 6 – 12 and 9 – 12 schools with robust To & Through College supports.

 

Since we were founded more than 30 years ago, we have helped to bring out the best in more than 100,000 students, preparing them for success in college, careers, and citizenship, while simultaneously redefining what educational excellence looks like in our city’s public schools.


Summary

The seasonal Crew Expedition Fieldwork (CEF) Logistics Coordinator will manage the operational needs of NYC Outward Bound Schools Crew Expedition Fieldwork base at the Sharpe Reservation near Fishkill, NY. In conjunction with the Logistics Director, the Logistics Coordinator is an essential element of the 5-person Crew Expedition Fieldwork team, supporting roughly eight weeks of spring and ten weeks of fall program preparation, program support and program closure. This support includes food purchasing and packout and gear preparation and management for instructor training, week-long programs for incoming students of our NYC Outward Bound Public Middle and High Schools, playing a coordinating role for basecamp operations and leveraging basecamp support staff and intern availability to get all parts of the job done with quality. The Logistics Coordinator trains instructional staff on food handling practices and gear maintenance and issue/de-issue. The position is a one-year seasonal opportunity from mid-August to late November and then returning in March to late June. 

      


Essential Functions

  • Gear and Equipment

    • Maintains the organization, provision and serviceable condition of all course equipment


  • Vehicles

    • Transports equipment and or passengers to and from the field 

    • Performs routine vehicle checks, cleaning, and maintenance 

    • Safely operates a 11-passenger vans and cars on tertiary roads, as well as urban situations  


  • Food

    • Designs and makes improvements in healthy menus

    • Orders bulk food, shops, and packs out organized food packages for students and staff 

    • Knowledge of menu ingredients, food safety, and storage as well as food allergy prevention

    • Assists Logistics Director in tracking and reporting food invoices and receipt


  • Facilities

    • Maintain clean and safe kitchens, buildings and grounds, supervising cleaning

    • Liaisons with Sharpe property representatives to preserve a safe and clean work environment 


  • Safety

    • Participates in the systems of incident command and local operating procedures for courses

    • Assists with field emergency response


  • General

    • Conduct weekly inventories of food, gear, consumables, and reports the needs to the Logistics Director

    • Collaborate as a member of the Basecamp Support Team and attend daily meetings

    • Available on-call 24 hours during program days for student emergencies with other team members


Minimum Qualifications

  • Clean driving record, and valid driver’s license for three or more years
  • 2 -3 years of applicable experience:  food service experience highly desired
  • Experience and/or ability to safely drive 11-passenger van between Program Base and Long Island City Headquarters.
  • Skilled in outdoor equipment usage, repair, and care 
  • Ability to lift and move a minimum of 40 pounds 

Professional and Personal Characteristics

  • Mature, highly motivated, capable of working without direct supervision
  • Outward Bound Schools experience a plus
  • Ability to work with diverse staff and students

Ideal candidates will share the belief that:

  • All people are capable of doing great things when they are challenged and supported appropriately.

  • Learning happens best in a community that actively encourages and practices respect, empathy, safety, inclusion, and diversity.

  • Development of character is as important as the development of intellect, and that the two go hand in hand.


Compensation and Benefits

  • Per diem- rate commensurate with experience

  • Health expense reimbursement program

  • All food provided while working, at basecamp

  • Paid trainings

  • Seasonal housing 

  • Eligible for Pro Purchase pricing from several outdoor brands


NYC Outward Bound Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against, and 

harassment of, any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, 

pregnancy, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, 

military or veteran status, qualified individuals with a disability on the basis of the disability, or any other 

category which may be protected under applicable state or federal law.


No phone calls please. We appreciate all responses, but due to the high volume of resumes received, we 

can only contact those applicants whose qualifications best match the position requirements.


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