Operations Assistant: Equipment, Food & Warehouse

OVERVIEW

At Wilderness Inquiry, we believe that everyone belongs. We work to ensure this belief holds true in our workplace, in our community, and in the outdoors. We pursue this belief through our mission and shared values of paddling together, seeking the exceptional, finding a way, and nurturing inclusion. 

Operations Assistants play critical roles in the day-to-day functions of the Wilderness Inquiry headquarters. By ensuring the safety, quality, and cost effectiveness of headquarters processes, Operations Interns help bring the Wilderness Inquiry mission to life for staff and participants on programs. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The ideal candidate would possess an interest in outdoor recreation and be familiar with activities and equipment related to hiking, paddling and overnight camping. Strong candidates will have a positive attitude, be self motivated, and are detail oriented. The Operations Intern: Equipment & Warehouse works closely with our operations team to help organize and clean gear that comes back from Wilderness Inquiry’s adventures. This position also supports the operations team in other functions as needed. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

These duties may vary at the discretion of the supervisor. All staff members must be flexible and able to adapt to shifts in their job responsibilities as needed.

• Ensure gear and equipment used on trail promotes safety, quality, and cost effectiveness
• Follow all necessary safety policies 
• Follow all operating procedures
• Collaborate with Operations Coordinator to ensure all gear items are stocked, inventoried, cleaned, organized, and repaired (when applicable) and ready for Outdoor Leaders for trip pack-out on time
• Be present to support Outdoor Leaders with quality and efficiency with trip pack-in of gear/equipment
• Support maintaining general warehouse and parking lot cleanliness, organization, and functionality
• Support program needs such as education kit inventory, assembly, shipping, etc.
• Reports status and concerns to supervisor
• Additional tasks assigned as necessary 
• Assist kitchen/food functions if needed
• Attend required training
• Additional tasks assigned as necessary 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current driver’s license and a safe driving record dating back at least five years
• Experience working with individuals from diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, in both an indoor and outdoor setting
• Ability to plan, implement and follow through with responsibilities is essential 
• The ability to oversee projects independently and as part of a team and utilize strong communication skills 
• Ability to work as a team and conduct themselves in a way that contributes to a positive working environment with peers
• Must be interested in working a job with elements that can be physically demanding  
• Must be willing to work schedule/hours outlined 
• Must pass a background check
• Must be legally allowed to work in the United States
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an  employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; visually discern/read words and numbers; and use a hand/hands to operate or touch objects or controls
• The employee is regularly required to stand and walk
• On a regular occasion the employee may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy loads up to 25lbs for distances of up to 1,000 feet 

COMPENSATION 

Hourly compensation on a scale of $19-$21/hour 

SCHEDULE & TRAINING

Seasonal/hourly position up to 40 hours/week. Role is integral to summer programming success, therefore applicants’ availability over the course of the summer may impact eligibility for this position. 

• May 1, 2025: Preferred start date 
• May 1 – September 26: Main operating season. Must be available Sunday afternoon/evenings, Mondays, and Tuesdays