JOB TITLE:  NOLS Patagonia Equipment Manager
 

REPORTS TO:  NOLS Patagonia Operations Manager
 
JOB OBJECTIVE:  The NOLS Patagonia equipment manager oversees the management of all aspects of Patagonia’s equipment process. This includes purchasing gear, overseeing the shipment process in coordination with Lander, maintaining gear, issuing gear to staff and students, planning for Patagonia’s equipment needs, organizing the issue room, creating and implementing a merchandising strategy, and managing the equipment budget. The gear includes all general group and personal gear, kayak gear, hiking and mountaineering gear, climbing gear, Spanish Programs gear, and merchandise.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Experience with outfitting groups for extended expeditions desired. Experience using and repairing field equipment required. This person should be very organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to implement systems to keep track of inventory. Transitions between semester sections can be hectic and a well-thought out plan will be part of the expectations of this position. Some computer skills (MS Word, Excel, email) are necessary. Advanced-level English – both written and spoken – expected. Basic Spanish language skills and a commitment to learn more are a plus. The equipment manager will manage issue room assistants – two of whom are NOLS alumni and have been working in the issue room for a year. Some supervision experience and excellent communication skills are helpful.  Defensive driving for NOLS vehicles is necessary. The ability to live in a small community in a remote location and work with diverse ages and cultures is critical.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·             Day-to-day management of the NOLS Patagonia equipment room, including issuing and de-issuing students and staff, organizing displays and storage, and overseeing cleaning and repairs

·             Planning all equipment needs and placing all equipment orders

       Overseeing container shipment from Lander

·             Managing three equipment budget lines (with supervision)

·             Briefing and debriefing instructor teams on equipment topics

·             Supervising issue room assistants

·             Complying with all gear requirements of the Chilean Armada

·             Working with program supervisors to test and develop new equipment options

·             Occasional driving duties

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK:

A criminal background check is required from all NOLS employees.

POSITION DATES:  18 August 2008 to late April 2009

HOW TO APPLY:  Please send a cover letter and résumé to <rey_johnston@nols.edu> by 16 June.  Qualified applicants will be considered upon receipt of materials.
 

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